Penn State York: Personal Counseling

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Students typically encounter a great deal of stress during their university years (i.e. academic, social, family, work, financial). While most students cope successfully with the demands of university life, for some the pressures can become overwhelming and unmanageable. Students feel alone, isolated, helpless, and even hopeless.

Counseling support exists for Penn State York students who are experiencing difficulty. Student Affairs and the Advising and Career Development are staffed with professional staff members who have master's degrees in counseling and counseling-related fields. Students wishing to access the Counseling and Psychological Services office can contact Dr. Stephanie Binter, licensed psychologist in room Student Affairs Suite in the Multicultural Suite in the graduate program suite.

Office hours (During fall and spring semesters)

Monday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Other hours available by appointment

Counseling services provided are free, confidential, and in accordance with the American Psychological Association Code of Ethics. Information will be released ONLY with a student's written permission or if a student's condition indicates clear and imminent danger to him/herself or to others. The decision of the degree of danger is up to the counselor's professional judgment.

For more information, or to access counseling services, contact Dr. Binter at 717-771-4088 or by e-mail.

Ethics Information

Ethics and Compliance Hotline or telephone: 800-560-1637
University Statement on Ethical Behavior
University Statement on Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
University Ethics Policies
Code of Conduct
Penn State Principles

Local Counseling Agencies
Agencies	Phone Numbers
York Hospital - Wellspan Behavioral Health	851-5322
Wellspan Behavioral Health -Crisis Intervention (Emergency Assessment/24 hr crisis counseling) York Hospital Emergency Room - 1001 South George Street, York, PA 17405	851-5320
Memorial Hospital - Behavioral Health Unit 325 South Belmont Street York, PA 17405	843-8623
Wellspan Behavioral Health - Delphic Mental Health 600 S. George St., York, PA 17403	848-3615
Wellspan Behavioral Health - EAP 3550 Concord Road, York, PA 17405	851-6340
Child and Family Counseling Center 77 Shoe House Road York, PA 17406	755-1033
Pressley Ridge 1 Market Way West, York, Pa. 17401	845-6624
Catholic Charities 253 East Market Street York, PA	845-2696
Crossroads Counseling and Educational Services Locations in Hanover,Harrisburg,Gettysburg,McConnelsburg and York	235-0199
Susquehanna Counseling Association 2300 E. Market St., York, PA. 17403	849-5744
Psychological Associates of PA 2870 Carol Rd., York, PA. 17402	755-0921
Yorktowne Psychological Services 220 E. King Street York, PA 17403	843-4357
Rost and Associates 807 S. George St., York, PA 17403	843-6561
Elm Center 2550 Kingston Road, York, PA 17402	757-1111
Pennsylvania Counseling Associates Two locations in York	840-0984

Victims of Voilence
Agencies	Phone Numbers
Victim Assistance Center P.O. Box 30, York, PA 17405 Non Profit, No fee	854-3131
ACCESS-York P.O. Box 743, York, PA 17405 Non Profit	846-5400

Hotlines
Agencies	Phone Numbers
FIRST (Information and Referral Line) 159 E. Market Street, York, PA 17401 Information, referrals, and support on just about everything: ex. Abuse, Adoption, Aging, Bilingual, Clothing, Counseling, CPR/First Aid, Day Care, Hearing/Vision Impairment, Death, Employment, Learning Disabilities, Medical Referrals, Nutrition, Parenting, Rape, STDs, Smoking, Substance Abuse, Transportation, Tutoring, Veterans, and much more...	755-1000
The Health Connection	843-0747

Eating Disorders
Agencies	Phone Numbers
Rost and Associates 807 S. George St., York, PA 17403	843-6561
The Partnership for Behavioral Health 1862 Charter Lane P.O. Box 10697 Lancaster, PA 17601	390-0353

Drug and Alcohol
Agencies	Phone Numbers
Wellspan Behavioral Health - York Hospital Outpatient-Edgar Square 3550 Concord Road, York, PA 17405	851-6340
Yorktowne Psychological Services	843-4357
Susquehanna Counseling	849-5744
AL-ANON Non Profit	792-6620
Narcotics Anonymous Non Profit	848-9988
Alcoholics Anonymous (24 hours) Non Profit	854-4617
New Insights 707 Loucks Road	845-2079

Pregnancy
Agencies	Phone Numbers
Planned Parenthood of Central PA 728 South Beaver Street York, PA 17403	845-9681

Testing and STDs
Agencies	Phone Numbers
Family First Health 116 South George Street, York, PA 17401	845-8617
Family Service of York County One Marketway West, York, PA 17401 (HIV/AIDS support to individuals & their families) (free service)	845-6624

Counseling Resources

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