


The Neumann University Counseling Center for Wellness' mission is to promote students' well-being within a safe and confidential environment through a range of supportive services.
We are here for you. During the fall semester 2020-2021 academic year, we will continue meeting with students remotely using Microsoft Team. Students who desire to schedule an appointment with one of our counselors must complete our electronic intake form. The intake form can be found on this page. If you need help please email the Director of Counseling, Georgette Hall-Peterson.
If you are a student in crisis during a time when Counseling Services is closed, please call Campus Safety at ext. 5555 if on campus; if off campus, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. The closest hospitals are:
Riddle Memorial Hospital
1068 West Baltimore Pike
Media, PA 19063
(484) 227-9400
Crozier Chester Medical Center
1 Medical Center Boulevard
Upland, PA 19013
(610) 447-2000
The following resources are also available:
Location
The Counseling Center for Wellness (CCW) is located at 603B Convent Road in the brick house next to the Mirenda Center Parking Lot.
Eligibility for services
All full-time and part-time Neumann University undergraduate students are eligible for counseling services at no cost.
Mission
The Counseling Center for Wellness (CCW) supports the mission of Neumann University by encouraging the spiritual, intellectual, cultural, emotional, and social/sexual development of students. The CCW:
Vision
The Neumann University Counseling Center for Wellness (CCW) will be recognized as a regional leader in mental health and well-being for college students, especially those from under-resourced and historically marginalized populations. We strive to provide a dynamic and accessible approach to counseling, prevention services, programming and consultation.
Scope of Service
Services provided at CCW:
Some of the concerns that are commonly addressed in short-term counseling are:
Services NOT provided at CCW
Consulting Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Services
It is the policy of the CCW that any student who wishes to meet with the consulting psychiatric nurse practitioner must be engaged in ongoing counseling at the center. Students may be referred any time by their CCW counselor. Our consulting nurse practitioner meets with students on the first Friday of each month at the center. The consulting nurse practitioner may also refer students for services that are not part of the CCW nurse practitioner's scope of care. More information regarding psychiatric services is available on request.
Please note, emergency psychiatric services are not available. Walk-In students seeking medication refills or experiencing an urgent need for psychiatric evaluation will be referred or otherwise assisted according to their needs.
For emergency mental health services please call 911.
Referral to Community Resources
The Counseling Center for Wellness will provide a student with an external referral if the student would be better served by an outside counselor/resource. The counselor will assist in a smooth transition.
Some of the concerns that are commonly addressed through referral to services outside of the Counseling Center for Wellness include:
The general guidelines listed above are only intended to serve as a guide to assist treatment decisions. The nature and complexity of presenting concerns and the broader context are considered in making the appropriate treatment recommendation(s). Cases are evaluated individually, and the professional judgment of the mental health provider(s) will determine the best treatment option for each student.
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In accordance with legal and ethical standards for psychologists, all counseling sessions with students over 18 years of age are confidential. Counselors cannot disclose whether a student is receiving counseling services or make any disclosures about the content of sessions without the written consent of the student receiving services.
State and federal law states that there are exceptions to confidentiality, as follows:
1) Imminent danger of serious harm to self
2) Imminent danger of serious harm to others
3) In cases involving physical and/or sexual abuse of children or endangered adults
4) If requested by subpoena or mandated court order
If you have any additional questions or concerns about confidentiality please talk with a counselor or call the Wellness Center (610-358-4263).
Individual Counseling
Counseling services at Neumann University are free to all undergraduate Neumann students and confidential within the confines of the law. Students initially meet with a counselor for an intake assessment to discuss their presenting concerns and to determine the type of services which will best meet their needs.
Services for the Neumann Community
In addition to personal counseling, The Center offers a variety of other services to the Neumann Community. The staff is available to faculty and staff for consultation services to discuss issues as they pertain to students. Additionally, the CCW offers appointments with a Nurse Practitioner, who specializes in psychiatric medications, and the campus dietician, who offers nutrition counseling. Students must be referred to these services by their counselor.
Group Counseling (currently offered groups):
What is Group Counseling?
Group counseling and support groups are often the most effective counseling intervention. The Counseling Center offers a range of counseling groups, support groups, and structured workshops which align with the needs of the Neumann community.
Group counseling allows undergraduate students to:
Each group member decides how much they want to share. Because of the climate of trust within the group, members feel free to care about and help each other.
To preserve therapeutic value, a clinical counseling group is limited to 5 – 12 participants. Support groups do not have a minimum number of participants.
Talk Now
All Neumann University undergraduate and graduate students can also access Talk Now at www.NUCare.care using their phone or laptop anytime, anywhere, 24 hours a day/7days a week (including break periods and holidays). First create a user profile at www.NUcare.care, they simply have to select the “TALK NOW” icon to be connected remotely to a mental health provider.
Our Counseling Center for Wellness staff is comprised of board-certified master-level providers and master-level interns that practice as generalists, which allows us to work with a wide variety of needs. We provide positive and supportive treatment that is designed to focus on the student's overall wellness.
Staff:
Georgette Hall-Peterson, Director, ext. 4540
610-358-4541
610-358-4264
To make an appointment, please visit the center at 603B Convent Road during regular business hours (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Monday through Friday. Once you arrive you will be greeted and asked to complete an intake form with some general background information. We will make every effort to schedule a convenient appointment for you with a campus counselor within 24 hours of you completing an intake form.
For general questions, please feel free to contact the Counseling Center for Wellness by calling 610-358-4263 or stopping in for a visit.
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QUICK LINKS
One Neumann Drive
Aston, PA
19014-1298
Phone: 610-459-0905
800.9.NEUMANN
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