The mission of Counseling Services is to provide short-term counseling that is free of charge to all Alvernia students. These services will promote the mental health of students, improve the quality of their lives and aid them in achieving academic success.

Confidentiality

Probably the most important thing that students expect of the Counseling Center, in addition to being treated with concern and respect, is that what they say during a session will be held in strict confidence. We strongly protect students' confidentiality. The Consent for Counseling Services form that students sign before they even see a counselor describes the importance we place on confidentiality. Information may be released after receiving written consent from a student or when a student is in danger of harming him/herself or others.

We respect and protect the confidentiality of all students who seek help from us.

Online Mental Health Assessment

Staff, Location, and Hours

The Counseling Center is located in the Health Center in the Lower Level Veronica Hall

Patricia Kreider, PsyD
Monday 9:00 am. - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
610-568-1469
patricia.kreider@alvernia.edu

Appointments can be made by calling (610) 568-1467. Appointments can also be made by visiting the Health and Wellness Center in the Lower Level Veronica Hall.

Services

Counseling Services include, but are not limited to the following issues:

• Anger Management
• Self-esteem, Assertiveness
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Loneliness, Loss and Depression
• Stress and Anxiety
• Substance Use/Abuse
• Eating Disorders

Counseling Services uses the following formats:

• Individual Counseling
• Mental Health & Substance Use Screenings
• Crisis Intervention
• Referrals

Updated: August 8, 2007

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