- Call 911 or University Police at 724-938-4299.
- Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
- Text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.
- Go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Your health and well-being are an important part of your success at 性视界传媒 California. Our health and wellness professionals provide accessible services and support to help you care for your physical and mental health throughout your college experience.
Whether you need medical care, counseling or mental health support, or help connecting with additional resources, our team is here to help.
Need Immediate Help?
If you are experiencing a health or mental health emergency:
Health Center
The Health Center provides medical care and health education to support the well-being of 性视界传媒 California students. The center is staffed by a medical director, certified registered nurse practitioner and registered nurses who can address a variety of student health needs.
In addition to providing care, Health Center professionals offer health and wellness education and connect students with additional resources when needed.
Location: Carter Hall G-53
Phone: 724-938-4232
Fax: 724-938-4509
Email: healthcenter-cal@pennwest.edu
Health Center Hours
Fall/Spring Semester
Monday鈥揊riday, 8 a.m. 鈥� 7 p.m.
Winter Session/Spring Break
Monday鈥揊riday, 8 a.m. 鈥� 4 p.m.
Summer Session
Tuesday & Friday, 8 a.m. 鈥� 4 p.m.
Closed weekends
For emergencies when the Health Center is closed, call 911 or University Police at 724-938-4299.
Health Center services include:
- Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries
- Physicals 鈥� call for details
- Urgent care and stabilization
- Referrals to specialists, urgent care, emergency departments or outpatient testing when needed
- Allergy injections 鈥� call for details
- Depo-Provera injections
- Rapid strep testing
- Urine screening
- Gynecological services
- TB testing
- Limited laboratory testing 鈥� call for details
- Health and wellness education
- Relaxation Room
Health insurance is not required to receive care at the 性视界传媒 California Health Center, but students are strongly encouraged to maintain medical insurance coverage.
The Health Center does not bill health insurance companies directly. Students are responsible for costs associated with services received outside the Health Center, including outside medical appointments, medications, laboratory work and certain procedures.
Students who do not have health insurance can visit HealthCare.gov to explore coverage options through the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Counseling Center
性视界传媒 California offers confidential counseling and mental health support to help students navigate personal concerns, stress, relationships, academic pressures and other challenges that may affect their well-being and college experience.
Counseling services are confidential and available to 性视界传媒 California students at no additional charge.
Getting Started
Students who would like to meet with a campus counselor begin with a consultation with the Associate Director for Wellness. During this conversation, you'll discuss your needs and identify the support and resources that may be most helpful.
Current 性视界传媒 California students can schedule a consultation through the .
Counseling services are available during the fall and spring semesters. When the Counseling Center is closed, students may schedule an appointment with the Associate Director for Wellness for assistance finding mental health resources in their local community.
Contact Information and Hours
Email: studentwellness-cal@pennwest.edu
Counseling Center: 724-938-4056
Hours: Monday鈥揊riday, 8 a.m. 鈥� 4 p.m., during fall and spring semesters
Counseling Center email accounts are not monitored 24/7. If you need immediate assistance, call 911, University Police at 724-938-4357 (HELP) or 988, or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Students experiencing an urgent mental health concern may walk into the Counseling Center without an appointment during regular operating hours.
For immediate help outside Counseling Center hours:
- Call 911 or University Police at 724-938-4357 (HELP).
- Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
- Contact Washington County Crisis at 877-255-3567.
- Text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.
- Go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
The Associate Director for Wellness provides case management and assistance to students who need help identifying or navigating university and community resources.
This support may be helpful for students who:
- Are experiencing a crisis or challenge that significantly affects daily life.
- Need help identifying appropriate university or community resources.
- Would like to connect with campus counseling services or other mental health support.
Schedule a consultation through the .
Health promotion programs provide education, resources and activities that encourage healthy choices and support students' physical and mental well-being.
Programs address topics relevant to college student health and provide opportunities to build knowledge and habits that support overall wellness.
Counseling services are confidential in accordance with state and federal law and are available to 性视界传媒 California students at no additional charge.
If you are concerned about a 性视界传媒 student because of their behavior or well-being, you may submit a Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) report.
The BIT reviews submitted information and determines appropriate next steps, which may include connecting the student with university resources or other support.
When Health Issues Affect Your Classes
Class Absences for Medical Reasons
Students are responsible for communicating with their instructors when they miss class because of illness, a medical emergency or another circumstance covered by the University's Class Attendance Policy.
Documentation may be required. Students with an excused absence are responsible for completing missed assignments and coursework. Students who experience significant or extended absences should work with their instructor and academic adviser to determine whether completing course requirements remains possible.
See Policy AC013: Class Attendance for complete requirements.
University Withdrawal for Medical or Other Reasons
Students who need to withdraw from the University during an academic term should contact the Office of the Registrar as soon as possible at registrar@pennwest.edu.
After the regular withdrawal deadline, students may request a late withdrawal from the academic dean responsible for their program when extenuating circumstances, such as a serious illness or family emergency, prevented an earlier withdrawal. Requests must be submitted by the last instructional day of the semester or term and include an explanation and appropriate documentation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 性视界传媒 California Health Center provides medical care for a variety of student health needs, including evaluation and treatment of illnesses and injuries, physicals, rapid strep testing, urine screening, gynecological services, TB testing, allergy and Depo-Provera injections, limited laboratory testing, health education and referrals for additional care when needed.
The Health Center is located in Carter Hall, Room G-53, on the 性视界传媒 California campus. Students can call 724-938-4232 for information or assistance.
No. Health insurance is not required to receive care at the 性视界传媒 California Health Center. Students are encouraged to maintain health insurance because they are responsible for costs associated with outside medical care, prescriptions, laboratory services and other services not provided by the Health Center.
Yes. 性视界传媒 California provides confidential counseling and mental health support to students. Counseling can help with stress, anxiety, relationships, academic pressures, personal concerns and other challenges that may affect a student's well-being or college experience.
Students interested in counseling begin with a consultation with the Associate Director for Wellness. The consultation helps identify the student's needs and appropriate services or resources. Current 性视界传媒 California students can schedule a consultation through the Student Patient Portal.
Yes. Counseling services are confidential in accordance with state and federal law. Counseling is available to 性视界传媒 California students at no additional charge.
If you are experiencing an immediate mental health emergency, call 911, contact 性视界传媒 California University Police at 724-938-4357 (HELP), call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, or go to the nearest hospital emergency department. Students may also text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.
During regular Counseling Center hours, students experiencing an urgent mental health concern may also walk in without an appointment.
If you are concerned about a student's behavior, safety or well-being, you can submit a report to 性视界传媒's Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT). The team reviews concerns and helps connect students with appropriate university resources and support.
If you believe there is an immediate threat to someone's safety, call 911 or University Police rather than submitting a BIT report.
Students should contact their instructors as soon as possible when an illness, medical emergency or other circumstance prevents them from attending class. Documentation may be required under 性视界传媒's Class Attendance Policy. Students remain responsible for working with their instructors to complete missed coursework.
Current students can use the to access or submit health information, including required health forms and immunization records. Links to the and applicable forms are available on this page.