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 ( August 1 – May 31 ) office hours which are Monday-Friday 9 a . m . to 5 p . m . Summer hours in June and July are Monday-Thursday 7:30 a . m . to 3:30 p . m .
For 2022-2023 academic year , all appointments for the 2022-2023 year are expected to be in person . Virtual appointments will be an option for students who are in Pennsylvania . All appointment requests will be subject to an initial triage meeting prior to intake during which the student will make their preference ( in-person or virtual ) known . However , once a student has chosen in-person or virtual , it may not be able to be changed . 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 . Additionally , in instances of excessive cancellations and / or absences by students , the student ’ s case will be closed and appropriate community referrals made .
* Please note , when using email , confidentiality is limited so we ask that students limit their personal information to that which pertains to scheduling an appointment . Counseling Services will not use email to discuss private information .
Confidentiality Counseling Services records are confidential and separate from academic records . Wherever possible , a student ’ s right to privacy and confidentiality is upheld . Right to confidentiality is limited in certain circumstances : threat of harm to oneself ; threat of harm to another ; involves child abuse / neglect / endangerment ; and involves elderly neglect / abuse . Only in these situations may Counseling staff share information without your permission . Information will be shared only to the extent necessary to protect the individual ( s ) whose safety is at risk . The Counseling staff does operate as a team . Therefore , the Counseling staff may consult with other Counseling staff members as well as receive supervision on clinical treatment . The consultations are for professional and / or training purposes only . Consultation goal is to provide the best quality services for all who use Counseling Services .
Counseling Services : Location : Griffin Complex , 2nd floor window side hallway Hours : Monday - Friday 9 a . m . to 5 p . m ., August 1 – May 31 Summer Hours : Monday – Thursday 7:30 a . m . to 3:30 p . m ., June 1 – July 31 Services : Counseling 215-641-5571 or x 21571 Alcohol and Other Drug Education 215-646-7300 x 21395
Depending on the semester , there may also be a clinical graduate intern providing counseling services . Graduate interns are held to the same level of ethics and professionalism as professional counseling staff and have oversight by the Director of Counseling Services .
Diversity Equity and Inclusion The Office of Diversity , Equity and Inclusion leads and supports initiatives that promote Diversity , Equity and Inclusion ( DEI ) by developing and sustaining meaningful and collaborative relationships that result in a more diverse and inclusive community and centering the voices of our community to drive university-wide culturally sustaining initiatives and equitable opportunities .
The office ’ s efforts include but are not limited to :
• DEI student leadership trainings and opportunities
• Support of the Student Diversity Council ( comprised of the diverse student organizations )
• Collaboration with the Office of Student Engagement ’ s CORE programming initiative
• Main point of contact for DACA & Undocumented students
• Oversight of the Bias Activity Response Group
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