- Call 911 or University Police at 814-732-2911.
- 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 ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Edinboro. 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:
Health Center
The Health Center provides medical care and health education to support the well-being of 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 medical care, Health Center professionals offer health and wellness education and can refer students for additional care or services when needed.
Location: Ghering Health and Wellness, first floor of McNerney Hall
Phone: 814-732-2743
Fax: 814-732-2666
Email: healthcenter-edn@pennwest.edu
Health Center Hours
Fall/Spring Semester
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Winter Session/Spring Break
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Summer Session
Tuesday & Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed Weekends
For emergencies when the Health Center is closed, call 911 or University Police at 814-732-2911.
Health Center services include:
- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries
- Physicals — call for details
- Urgent care and stabilization
- Referrals to specialists, urgent care, emergency departments or outpatient testing when needed
- Allergy injections — call for details
- Depo-Provera injections
- Rapid strep testing
- Urine screening
- Gynecological services
- TB testing
- Limited laboratory testing — call for details
- Health and wellness education
- Meditation Room
Contact the Health Center if you have questions about whether a specific service is available.
Health insurance is not required to receive care at the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý 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 and Psychological Services (CAPS)
ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Edinboro Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 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.
CAPS provides short-term counseling services to eligible, currently enrolled ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Edinboro students. Counseling services are confidential in accordance with state and federal law and are available at no additional charge.
Getting Started
Students who would like to meet with a campus counselor begin with a consultation with the Assistant Director for Wellness. During this conversation, you'll discuss your needs and identify the services or resources that may be most helpful.
Current ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Edinboro students can schedule a consultation through the .
Counseling services are available during the fall and spring semesters. When the Counseling Center is closed, students can schedule an appointment with the Assistant Director for Wellness for help identifying mental health resources in their local community.
Contact Information and Hours
Phone: 814-732-2252
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. – 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 ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Edinboro University Police at 814-732-2911.
- Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
- Contact Erie County Crisis at 800-300-9558.
- Text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.
- Go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
The Assistant Director for Wellness provides case management and assistance to students who need help identifying or navigating 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.
- Would like to connect with campus counseling services or other mental health support.
Students who would like to meet with a campus counselor begin with a consultation with the Assistant Director for Wellness.
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. Eligible ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Edinboro students can receive counseling services at no additional charge.
If you are concerned about a ÐÔÊӽ紫ý 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.
Drug Free Schools and Communities Act information for ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Edinboro
Frequently Asked Questions
The ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Edinboro Health Center provides medical care for a variety of student health needs, including assessment and treatment of illnesses and injuries, physicals, rapid strep testing, urine screening, gynecological services, TB testing, limited laboratory testing, health education and referrals for additional care when needed.
The ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Edinboro Health Center is located in the Ghering Health and Wellness Center on the first floor of McNerney Hall. Students can call 814-732-2743 for information about services.
No. Health insurance is not required to receive care at the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Edinboro 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. ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Edinboro Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides confidential, short-term counseling and mental health support to eligible students. Counseling can help with stress, relationships, academic pressures, personal concerns and other challenges affecting a student's well-being or college experience.
Students interested in counseling begin with a consultation with the Assistant Director for Wellness. Current ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Edinboro students can schedule a consultation through the . The consultation helps identify the student's needs and the services or resources that may be most helpful.
Yes. Counseling services are confidential in accordance with state and federal law. Eligible ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Edinboro students can receive counseling services at no additional charge.
If you are experiencing an immediate mental health emergency, call 911, contact University Police at 814-732-2911, or call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. You can also contact Erie County Crisis at 800-300-9558, 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.
Regular counseling services are not available during ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Edinboro's summer sessions. Students who need assistance finding mental health care while the Counseling Center is closed can schedule an appointment with the Assistant Director for Wellness 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 report to ÐÔÊӽ紫ý'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 ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's Class Attendance Policy. Students remain responsible for working with their instructors to complete missed coursework.
Current ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Edinboro students can upload health forms and immunization records through the linked on this page.