- Call 911 or 性视界传媒 Clarion Public Safety at 814-393-2111.
- 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 Clarion. Health and wellness services are available to support 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 health and wellness professionals are here to help.
Need Immediate Help?
If you are experiencing a health or mental health emergency:
UPMC MyHealth Clarion
UPMC MyHealth Clarion provides medical care and health services for 性视界传媒 Clarion students. The Health 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 medical care, Health Center professionals offer health and wellness education and can refer students for additional care or services when needed.
Location: 256 Becht Hall
Phone: 814-393-2121
Email: healthservices-clr@pennwest.edu
Health Center Hours
Fall/Spring Semester
Monday鈥揊riday, 9 a.m. 鈥� 5 p.m.
Winter Session
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 Public Safety at 814-393-2111.
Current students can use the Student Patient Portal to upload required health forms and immunization records.
Services available through UPMC MyHealth Clarion include:
- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries
- Limited physicals
- Urgent care and stabilization
- Referrals to specialists, emergency departments, urgent care or outpatient testing when needed
- Allergy injections
- Depo-Provera injections
- Rapid strep testing
- Urine screening
- Women's health services
- TB testing
- Limited laboratory testing
- Health and wellness education
Contact the Health Center if you have questions about whether a specific service is available.
Health insurance is not required to receive care at UPMC MyHealth Clarion, but students are strongly encouraged to maintain medical insurance coverage.
UPMC MyHealth Clarion does not bill health insurance companies directly. Students are responsible for costs associated with care 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 Services
性视界传媒 Clarion provides 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 Clarion students at no additional charge.
Getting Started
Students who would like to meet with a campus counselor begin with a consultation with a case manager. During this conversation, you'll discuss your needs and identify the services or resources that may be most helpful.
Current 性视界传媒 Clarion students can schedule an appointment through the . Appointments are available in person or through Zoom.
Counseling Center services are not available during summer sessions. Students who need help finding a mental health provider when the Counseling Center is closed can schedule an appointment with the case manager for assistance identifying resources in their local community.
Contact Information and Hours
Location: 256 Becht Hall
Phone: 814-393-2255
Hours: Monday鈥揊riday, 8 a.m.鈥�4 p.m., during fall and spring semesters
Students experiencing an urgent mental health concern may walk into the Counseling Center without an appointment during regular operating hours.
For immediate assistance outside Counseling Center hours:
- Call 911 or 性视界传媒 Clarion Public Safety at 814-393-2111.
- Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
- Contact Clarion County Crisis at 814-226-7223.
- Text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.
- Go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Student Wellness provides case management to help current 性视界传媒 Clarion students identify and navigate university and community resources.
Case management 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.
- Need assistance connecting with counseling, mental health or other support services.
Appointments are available in person or through Zoom. Schedule an appointment through the or call 814-393-2255.
Counseling services are confidential in accordance with state and federal law and are available to 性视界传媒 Clarion 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
UPMC MyHealth Clarion provides medical care and health services for 性视界传媒 Clarion students, including assessment and treatment of illnesses and injuries, limited physicals, rapid strep testing, urine screening, women's health services, TB testing, limited laboratory testing, health education and referrals for additional care when needed.
UPMC MyHealth Clarion is located in 256 Becht Hall on the 性视界传媒 Clarion campus. Students can call 814-393-2121 for information or to ask about available services.
No. Health insurance is not required to receive care at UPMC MyHealth Clarion. 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.
性视界传媒 Clarion students can schedule an appointment with UPMC MyHealth Clarion using the online appointment scheduling link.
Yes. 性视界传媒 Clarion provides confidential counseling and mental health support to students. Counseling can help with stress, relationships, academic pressures, personal concerns and other challenges affecting a student's mental health, well-being or college experience.
性视界传媒 Clarion students can schedule a counseling appointment through the or call the Counseling Center at 814-393-2255. Counseling appointments are available in person or through Zoom during the fall and spring semesters.
Counseling services are available to 性视界传媒 Clarion students at no additional charge and are confidential in accordance with state and federal law.
If you are experiencing an immediate mental health emergency, call 911, contact 性视界传媒 Clarion Public Safety at 814-393-2111, or call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. You can also contact Clarion County Crisis at 814-226-7223, text HOME to 741741, or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
During regular Counseling Center hours, students experiencing an urgent mental health concern may also walk in without an appointment.
The 性视界传媒 Clarion Counseling Center does not provide regular counseling services during summer sessions. Students who need assistance finding mental health care during the summer can schedule an appointment with a case manager for help identifying appropriate resources in their local community.
If you are concerned about a student's behavior, safety or well-being, you can submit a . The team reviews concerns and helps connect students with appropriate university resources and support.
If there is an immediate threat to someone's safety, call 911 or 性视界传媒 Clarion Public Safety at 814-393-2111.
Contact your instructor as soon as possible. Medical emergencies and other circumstances may qualify as excused absences under 性视界传媒's Class Attendance Policy, and documentation may be required. Students remain responsible for working with their instructors to complete missed coursework.
Current 性视界传媒 Clarion students can upload health forms and immunization records through the linked on this page.