| A Place to Talk (APTT) |
A Place to Talk is a peer support club consisting of students trained in active listening skills that volunteer their time to offer confidential peer counseling sessions in a private environment. APTT is a safe place where students can explore their concerns, feelings, or needs with another student who has the time and interest to listen.
To contact a peer counselor or to consider joining this support club, contact Donna Monk, 215-881-7350,in the Health and Wellness Center at 215-881-7350. Students may also stop by the APTT office without an appointment in 102 Lares. A Place to Talk brochure.
| Personal Support Team |
The Personal Support Team consists of staff and faculty members that volunteer their time to provide short term support services and referral to students in distress. Most members are not professional counselors but are well equipped to lend initial support, crisis intervention, and referral for students seeking help. Students may contact the Health and Wellness Center at 215-881-7350 or any member of the Personal Support Team directly for support or referral.
Donna Monk (campus nurse and chair of PST) 215-881-7350, 103 Lares
Karen Carli 215-881-7511, 203 Lares
Carol DeBunda 215-881-7512, 205 Lares
Jacqueline Payrow 215-881-7391, 104 Sutherland
Bryan Polk 215-881-7548, 323 Sutherland
Jose Rodriguez 215-881-7501, 208 Lares
Dr. Fran Sessa 215-881-7361, 235c Woodland
Yvonne Thompson 215-881-7353, 106 Sutherland
| Chaplain Services |
Bryan Polk, lecturer in Religious Studies and English, with a Master of Divinity degree, offers short term emotional support services to our campus community. Students may contact the campus chaplain by calling 215-881-7548, visit him at 323 Sutherland.
| Professional Counseling and Referral |
On and off campus services are available to students who may require professional counseling services. Penn State Abington has a partnership with two local facilities for mental health as well as drug and alcohol counseling services.
- Part time on- campus counselor available by referral only
- Off- campus services with the Growth Opportunity Center and Aldersgate Youth Service Bureau. Both agencies are conveniently located to campus.
For referral to a professional counselor, contact the Health and Wellness Center at 215-881-7350 or visit 103 Lares.
For more information, see our Emotional Support Services brochure.