Counseling Center
Overview
Life as a college student can be exciting, but it also can bring about new stressors and concerns. At Cedar Crest College, students have access to counseling services from licensed mental health professionals from Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). If you are looking for mental health care, our behavioral health specialists are here to support you.
Location/Contact
The Counseling Center is located within the Health Services suite in the rear of Curtis Hall, room 106. The Counseling Services number is (610)606-4640 from an outside line or extension x3476 from an on campus phone. In case of emergency call Campus Police by dialing “0” from any campus phone or 610-437-4471.
Services
Through this program, students can schedule in-person or virtual short-term therapy sessions throughout their time at Cedar Crest College. Sessions are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (while classes are in session) by appointment only. While medication cannot be prescribed during these sessions, your mental health professional can refer you to another clinician for this type of support.
Students often come to the counseling center with concerns related to:
- College adjustment
- Homesickness
- Roommates
- Eating habits
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress management
- Relationships
- Break-ups
- Gender identity
- Academics
- Self-esteem
- Family
- Sexual orientation
- Drug and alcohol use/abuse
- Post-graduation plans
- Grief and loss
Cost
Services are free of charge for all traditional resident and commuter students and SAGE students residing on campus.
Getting Started
To set up an initial appointment, please call 610-606-4640 or visit our office in person. Appointments are typically available within a week of your first contact with the office.
Program Structure
During your initial appointment, you will complete an initial assessment with your assigned counselor. This will help them understand your reasons for seeking support and your goals for your future sessions. Your counselor will then develop a plan for ongoing sessions and make recommendations for any offcampus referrals that could provide you with additional support. You will then start attending counseling sessions, which can take place weekly, bi-weekly or monthly
Confidentiality and Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. All counseling services are provided in a private, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)-compliant space on Cedar Crest College’s campus. If you would like to have your session records sent to other doctors or clinicians, you must provide written consent.
Staff
The counseling center is staffed with licensed mental health professionals contracted and credentialed with Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Emergency Mental Health Support
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency on-campus, dial “0” from a campus phone, call 610-437-4471 from your personal phone or go to the closest emergency room.
You can also contact the following help lines: Lehigh County Crisis Intervention Call 610-782-3127
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call/text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for web-based messaging