Advising Handbook 2024-2025 
    
    Nov 15, 2024  
Advising Handbook 2024-2025

Health and Wellbeing


Meadville Medical Center @ Winslow Health Center

 

Contact Information
Location: 
Winslow Health Center - located in Schultz Hall
Phone: 814-332-4355
Email: N/A - if you have questions about the service please contact wellness@allegheny.edu
Times: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (last student check-in is 2:30 p.m.)
             Students may walk-in and be seen on a first come, first served basis.
 

Crisis Response: Utilize 911
 

Virtual Option: N/A

On Campus Options:

  • Allergy injections (please call if you are planning to have your injections done on-campus)
  • Diagnostic laboratory testing (rapid strep screen, urine analysis, pregnancy test, etc.)
  • Influenza vaccine -seasonally
  • Illness/injury care and follow-up
  • Physical examinations (health-care and drivers license physical only: travel abroad not offered)
  • Referrals to community health providers / specialists
  • Women’s health and reproductive services (appointment required)
  • Screenings for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) - through Family Planning of Meadville


Requesting Services:

Students may walk-in and be seen on a first come, first served basis.


Student’s insurance will be billed. Students should bring a physical copy of their insurance card to their appointment.


If students require physicalhealth assistance after hours please contact:

Vernon ExpressCare
16322 Conneaute Lake Road
Phone: 814-337-3300
Hours of Operation
Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

MedExpress Urgent Care
18471 Smock Hwy.
Phone: (814) 333-3627
Hours of Operation
7 days per week, 8:00 aAM - 7:00 PM

 

Edinboro Counseling and Psychological Services @ Winslow Health Center

Contact Information
Location: 
Winslow Health Center - located in Schultz Hall
Phone: (814) 332-4356 (student life number)
Email: wellneww@allegheny.edu
Time: Monday - Friday by appointment only


Crisis Response: ECPS is NOT a crisis resource. In the event that a student is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 or contact Public Safety by calling 814-332-3357

On Campus Option: Allegheny College has contracted with Edinboro Psychological Services to provide in person, on campus counseling. Students will have a limited number of sessions, but additional sessions may be granted based on clinician recommendation and availability. Student insurance will be billed. Students who cannot use their insurance may request to have their sessions funded through the College. Please send all inquiries regarding financial need to wellness@allegheny.edu.

Requesting Services: Students can request services by calling 814-734-3975 (ECPS Main Office) to schedule an appointment with a therapist on campus.  If students have any questions or concerns or scheduling or services they can email wellness@allegheny.edu with questions.  Faculty, staff, and administrators can refer students by emailing wellness@allegheny.edu

What to do when concerned for a student: 

  • Mild/Moderate concerns (such as missing classes, late turning in assignments, changes in behaviors), faculty/staff/administrators can email wellness@allegheny.edu and speak with the Wellness Case Manager regarding their concerns.
  • Severe concerns (such as comments about hurting self or others, concern for physical safety, significant changes in mood/behaviors, etc.) faculty/staff/administrators should reach out to either Public Safety (814-332-3357) or the Student Life Office (814-332-4356 or deanofstudents@allegheny.edu and request a wellness check.

 

98point6 CampusCare Telehealth app

 

98point6 is a telehealth app that can downloaded onto smartphones both smartphones and tablets via the app store (works for both iPhone and Android users)

Students can receive up to (36 physical or behavioral health appointments) - double check this fact) with a licensed professional 24/7 on their device anywhere in the continental U.S.

This service is at no additional cost to the student.  The service does not bill insurance.  For students where financial concerns are present, this is a good option to advise students towards. Currently enrolled students are also eligible to use 98point6 Campus Care during breaks (fall, winter, spring and summer) within the United States.

Please contact wellness@allegheny.edu with any questions.