Vice President for Mission and Ministry Dr . James Gallo Assumption Hall , first floor Phone : 215-542-5787 ext . 21787 on campus Email : gallo . j @ gmercyu . edu
Campus Ministry Located in Visitation House : Director Jeffrey M . Wallace Phone : 215-641-5590 , ext . 21590 on campus Email :
wallace . j @ gmercyu . edu
Assistant Director for Community Service Betsy Stone Plummer Phone : 215-641-5592 , ext . 21592 on campus Email :
plummer . b @ gmercyu . edu
Mission Counseling Services at Gwynedd Mercy University is committed to supporting students in accomplishing their personal and educational goals . We offer a safe and inclusive atmosphere for all students to discuss any and all concerns ; and work towards furthering personal growth .
What to Expect A counselor can help you to explore and express feelings , to examine and reflect on patterns of thinking and behavior , and to work towards making healthy lifestyle changes . A counselor can assist you in identifying strengths , supports , and resources which will aid in resolving problem areas .
Counseling services are available to Gwynedd Mercy students at no additional cost . Utilization and duration of services varies depending on student needs and counselor availability . Counseling services works collaboratively with the student to determine length of services . Off campus referrals or resources may be utilized instead of or in addition to the counseling services provided on campus .
Services Counseling Services are free , confidential and available to all enrolled Gwynedd Mercy students . The Counseling Services staff offers a variety of services to the Gwynedd Mercy community . These include but are not limited to : - Supportive counseling to students with adjustment , developmental and personal concerns - Providing information regarding community resources and / or referrals to providers regarding behavioral and emotional issues - Psycho-educational programming for students , faculty and staff - Consultation to faculty , administration and staff regarding student concerns - Crisis response services - Alcohol and Other Drug / R . A . I . S . E . Program ( see additional information provided below )
For more information about Counseling Services and for community or internet resources , visit our web page
here .
AOD ( Alcohol & Other Drug ) / R . A . I . S . E . ( Reducing Alcohol Incidents through Student Education ) Program
Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s R . A . I . S . E . Program is committed to creating and maintaining a healthy and safe campus community . The R . A . I . S . E . Program takes a comprehensive approach that includes prevention , early intervention , education , and treatment . In addition , the AOD Coordinator provides alcohol and other drug education programs and conducts regular social norm campaigns aimed to correct the campus community ’ s misperceptions about alcohol and other drug norms on campus . Lastly , the AOD Coordinator provides alcohol and other drug assessment and education using the BASICS ( Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for university Students ) model . Within this assessment and education , a student may be recommended to seek out additional support or treatment . The AOD Coordinator will assist students with resources and referrals found in the community .
Appointments Counseling appointments can be scheduled during academic year office hours which are Monday-Friday 9 a . m . to 5 p . m . from August 1 – May 31 . Summer hours in June and July are Monday-Thursday 7:30 a . m . to 3:30 p . m . All appointments for the 2021-2022 year are expected to be in person . Virtual appointments will be an option for students . All appointment requests will be subject to an initial triage meeting prior to intake . However , once a student has chosen in-person or virtual , it may not be able to be changed and any changes will be up to the discretion of your counselor .
To schedule an appointment , a student can directly email Counseling Services at
counseling @ gmercyu . edu ; or can directly email any counselor . Walk-in appointments are for emergencies only , in which case a counselor will see a student immediately . All appointments are scheduled in a timely manner and with consideration for the student ’ s availability . If an appointment cannot be kept , Counseling Services asks for 24 hours ’ notice of cancellation via phone or email .
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