22 May 2012
Emotional Support Services

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Resources On Campus

Counseling Services

A part time Clinical Psychologist is available to all Penn State Abington students. The counseling office is located in 102 A Lares. Contact Health Services at 215-881-7350 to get a referral.

Health Services
Students can stop by the Health & Wellness Center in 103 Lares or call 215-881-7350 to access any of these emotional support services. Print flyer

Referral for Chaplain Services
Contact Bryan Polk, 215-881-7548 or bep3@psu.edu. Print flyer

Personal Support Team (PST)
The PST consists of faculty and staff available to lend short-term support to students in distress. This is not a professional counseling service. Students may contact any PST member to set up an appointment.

Donna Monk, Chair, 103 Lares, x7350
Karen Carli 203 Lares, x 7511
Carol DeBunda 205 Lares, x7512
Jacqueline Payrow, 106 Sutherland, x7391
Bryan Polk, Chaplain 323 Sutherland, x7548
Jose Rodriguez, 208 Lares, x7501
Dr. Fran Sessa, 235c Woodland, x7361

A Place to Talk (APTT)
APTT is a peer to peer counseling club where students can seek confidential support from a fellow student trained in listening skills. This service is open to any student seeking anonymous support, resources or referral to other on campus services. Print flyer

Resources in the Community

  • Aldersgate is a private, non-profit social service agency located at 42 North York Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090. Any student in distress may be referred through Health Services for 3 counseling sessions paid by Penn State Abington. If further treatment is required, the student is responsible for ongoing fees on a sliding scale.
  • The Growth Opportunity Center is a community counseling center located at 2910 Franks Rd. HuntingdonValley, PA, 19006. Any student in distress may be referred through Health Services for 2 counseling sessions paid by Penn State Abington. Agency will accept most insurance should students continue in treatment.

Emotional Support Services

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