Get expert advice on your campus health or wellness services.
ACHA's consultant team consists of expert college health and wellness professionals who are current or former health and wellness center leaders. Our team includes consultants with a range of areas of expertise and demographics that align with the diversity of campus size and type. Whatever your situation, we're confident we have the right consultant.
What We Do
Our consultants conduct a thorough review of your health and wellness services to find solutions that work for you and your campus. Whether you need advice on funding models, an evaluation of your staffing model, strategies to meet rising student demand for mental health services, or more, we have you covered.
Our consultants can help your center navigate these core areas:
- Student health insurance design
- Health center funding
- Accreditation preparedness
- Collaborative or integrated delivery systems (health, wellness, counseling, and health promotion services)
- Mental health services
- Leadership structure
- Management issues
- General health and wellness services assessment
- Modernization and technology
- Facilities design and utilization
- Statistical consultation and custom reports
- Outsourcing
- Staffing structure
ACHA Consulting has helped campuses of all kinds address their unique issues, capitalize on their existing strengths, and create better support systems for their students - read our case studies!
What to Expect
ACHA offers a comprehensive consulting process that begins with a discovery intake call to assess your unique needs and gather background information. Based on this, we'll develop a tailored scope of work outlining the parameters of the engagement.
- Depending on whether your consultation is focused or broad, we will determine the need for an onsite visit and the appropriate number of consultants. We’ll collaborate with you to arrange document sharing and interviews with key stakeholders.
- The final deliverable is a detailed, objective report with key findings and actionable recommendations, helping you both plan for the future and implement immediate changes.
- Pricing varies based on the complexity of the scope of work, ACHA membership status, and whether the engagement is virtual or onsite.
- Engagements typically last between 2-5 months.
- Contact us for more details
We're here to help you through every step of your consultation. Contact us at consulting@acha.org to get started today.
ACHA Consulting Case Studies
ACHA Consulting has provided guidance to a variety of campuses facing unique challenges and opportunities.
Read about some of the ways colleges, universities, and residential high schools have leaned on ACHA Consulting to improve services and chart a path for the future.
AN ACHA CONSULTING CASE STUDY
Driving Transformation at a Growing University
A rapidly expanding university knew its student health services needed an upgrade. With help from ACHA Consulting, they were able to enhance holistic, inclusive care on campus.
AN ACHA CONSULTING CASE STUDY
Strengthening Mental Health Services at a Small Liberal Arts College
When a small liberal arts college was struggling to keep up with rising demand, ACHA Consulting helped the institution create a student-centered mental health system.
AN ACHA CONSULTING CASE STUDY
Providing a Large University a Path to Improved Student Care
A university wanted new solutions to support evolving student health and well-being needs. ACHA helped refine their mission and develop a sustainable financial model.
AN ACHA CONSULTING CASE STUDY
Navigating the Shift from Outsourced to In-House Healthcare Model
When a regional university needed to transition to an independent healthcare model, ACHA Consulting provided expert guidance on establishing a campus health system without disrupting student care.
AN ACHA CONSULTING CASE STUDY
Guiding a Residential High School through a Leadership Transition
Facing a leadership gap and growing mental health needs among students, this school turned to ACHA Consulting for help developing a sustainable long-term plan to support student well-being.
What Our Customers Are Saying
“With some quick and minor changes in the health center immediately following the visit, the staff is happier and thus more efficient and welcoming as the stress level has dropped significantly. I expect to see even more change, some of which will be directly related to the work of the reviewers and their ability to communicate effectively with senior administration.”
“Our review was admittedly more complex and fraught with potential political implications than most. The reviewers seemed to understand this and were sensitive to the challenges that we face.”
“The entire process was of great benefit, to both staff and consumers, helping to confirm the position of the student health center and supporting the quality of care provided and quality of staff available at the center.”
“Having the opportunity for the reviewers to discuss the philosophy of and trends in college health with influential administrators was very beneficial, allowing them to gain insight into the real world of college health services across the state and the nation.”
“Having experts in the field validate our needs and direction for enhancements of services has given us a blueprint for us for the next decade and beyond. The on-site visit also assisted our departments in educating our upper administration about the value added to a college student’s experience when quality services are provided.”
"The consultancy process can be challenging, often revealing critical deficiencies that organizations may find difficult to confront.
However, ACHA and its team of consultants fostered an atmosphere of trust, enabling us to embrace feedback that is both meaningful and actionable. This supportive environment has accelerated our ability to transform insights into impactful change."
Ready to elevate your health and well-being services?
Discover the possibilities with ACHA Consulting.
