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It’s not uncommon for college students to feel overwhelmed, stressed or anxious. When harnessed positively, stress can motivate us toward our dreams and goals. But stress over a long period of time is harmful, and lead to an array of issues: anger, sadness, fear, worry, panic, depression, trouble concentrating, excessive absences, difficulty sleeping, suicidal thoughts, disruptive behavior, substance abuse, and declining grades. Please remember that your mental health matters. Help is available. Cheyney offers therapy services through CAPS. Off-campus (virtual) behavioral healthcare is available at no cost with Dr. Tracey Jones (Dr. J.) in her role as Consulting Psychiatrist.

To help you handle the stresses of college life, Cheyney offers individual counseling for currently enrolled students who seek assistance with:

  • Personal concerns
  • Emotional distress
  • Interpersonal issues
  • Psychological disorders
  • Crisis situations

In addition, Cheyney offers family counseling and counseling services with other Cheyney students upon request. Group counseling may also be offered according to interest. Psycho-education is also available to classes by faculty request, or through student organizations and residence hall groups.

Appointments can be made with:
Dr. Earl Bowen, Jr., Assistant Professor
Department of Social & Behavioral Science Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

(610) 399 – 2367
EBowen@cheyney.edu

Dr. Shaquita Adams Smith, Assistant Professor
Department of Social & Behavioral Science
(610) 399-2326
sasmith@cheyney.edu
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Cheyney University, Student Counseling Services

Counseling Center Main Office (610) 399-2595
Email: counseling@cheyney.edu

TelUs Health Student Support: The system provides 24/7 mental health and emotional well-being support to students, including real-time, and access to professional counselors. TelUs Health Student Support is available for download in the Apple store/Google Play store).

The scope of services is designed to inform students of procedures, available services, and resources.
The following description are examples of the scope of care students can expect:

• A commitment to providing accessible, confidential mental health services to all students.
• A clear description of the types of services offered.
• A description of the policies and procedures (e.g., session limits) and protecting the privacy of students.

For All Emergencies: Please Call Public Safety – 610-399-2405

*Due to licensing rules services may be limited in terms of the ability to provide online counseling to students who are located outside of Pennsylvania.*

Student Counseling Center Scope of Services

Student Counseling Center Scope of Services

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The Short List: Dr. J’s Tips for Better Mental Health

    • Set boundaries for yourself to prevent over-extension
    • Remember that you deserve time to yourself.
    • Know that healing from past hurts doesn’t mean forgetting them; it means giving them less space in your present.
    • Make (or refresh) a list of what you’re thankful for and look at it 3 times a week.
    • Know that asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness.
    • Do not suffer in silence.

Mental Health Resources

  1. Doxy.me: Remote counseling platform, HIPPA compliant, supports but not replace traditional care. It provides flexibility in seeing students remotely and makes it easier for students to stay engaged. Students can connect using their cell phones or laptop computers by typing: https://doxy.me/72151
  2. Delaware Valley Association of Black Psychologists, www.dvabpsi.org
  3. Empowerment Resource Associates, Inc., (215) 596- 0892
  4. Mental Health Ourselves Black: http://ourselvesblack.com/
  5. The Stress Quiz from Mental Health America: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/stress-screener
  6. Healthy relationship quiz: http://www.loveisrespect.org/for-someone-else/is-my-relationship-healthy-quiz/
  7. Free Mental Health Apps from Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com
  8. T2 Mood Tracker: https://psyberguide.org/apps/t2-mood-tracker/
  9. Headspace for Mindfulness: https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
  10. Virtual Hope Box: www.t2health.dcoe.mil/apps/virtual-hope-box
  11. Hip Hop Artist and Depression: https://www.psycom.net/depression-hip-hop?slide=4#showbox
  12. College Mental Health: https://www.drugrehab.com/co-occurring-disorder/students-mental-health/
  13. How drugs affect children at all stages of development: https://www.toprehabs.com/drug-effects-on-children/
  14. RISE Empowerment Resource
  15.  National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
  16. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
  17. National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
  18. Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County: 610- 565-4673
  19. LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-786-2929
  20. Chester County Crisis Services: / Valley Creek Crisis Center: 610- 280-3270
  21. Delaware County Crisis Connections Team:  1-855-889-7827
  22. Autism Hope, Inc.  (610) 548-5443 or connect at autismHopepa.org
  23. Purple’s Sleep Guide for Anxiety: https://purple.com/blog/sleep-guide-for-anxiety