Personal Counseling

Welcome to Counseling Services

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    Bridget Hall, LSW
Counselor
Room B125
Phone: 814-262-6467
Email: bhall@pennhighlands.edu
Click here to schedule an appointment (Phone, Zoom or in-person appointments can be arranged) 
 

Feeling overwhelmed? 

Struggling to find a balance of fun, friends, and relaxation and still having time to accomplish all your coursework? Reach out for support. 

Counseling Services are available to help you deal with issues in your personal life that may negatively affect your academic achievement.  We want you to succeed and welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your concerns.
 
Typical problems that can be addressed in a brief session include: stress, test anxiety, bereavement, sexual assault, pregnancy, relationship problems, financial difficulties, poor grades, substance abuse, and traumatic experiences.
 
 
 
Primary Office Location: Student Success Center, Room B125 Richland 
* The Counselor does travel to all center locations during semester. 
 
Appointments: Call 814-262-6451 (Main Student Success Center) or 814-262-6467 (Office #)for an appointment or simply stop in the office:
Zoom, in-person telephone counseling available pending Counselor availability.
Student Success Center  Hours: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
*Counselor hours vary week to week. Reach out via email or phone or stop in the Success Center to schedule an appointment. 
 
Fees:  Counseling is free for registered students
 
Services Available: Only short-term counseling is available.  Referrals to outside agencies can be made for problems requiring medical intervention or an extensive number of sessions.
 
Privacy: Everything you discuss with your counselor is confidential.  There are limits to confidentiality that can be discussed with the Counselor. Your contacts with us will never become a part of your academic record. 
 
Limits to Confidentiality include: 
  1. If there is evidence that the student poses a clear and imminent danger to self
  2. If the student threatens to harm others, including death, assault or other physical harm.
  3. Suspicion or evidence of abuse or neglect of anyone under the age of 18, elderly, or person with a disability.
  4. A legitimate subpoena or court order is received.
  5. If the client signs a release of information form allowing the Counselor to provide specific information regarding counseling sessions to specific parties.
  6. The Counselor may consult with the Student Success Center Staff, when appropriate, in order to provide the highest quality care. 
 
 
 
If you are viewing this page on the myPEAK app, you can go to the desktop version of myPEAK to find additional community resources and mental health information.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If you find that you need to self-quarantine due to COVID-19, review this attachment to seek the resources available here at Penn Highlands to help you stay connected. 

Numbers to Call for Emergency/After-Hours Help

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If imminent danger exits, call 911 for help.

24/7 Resources

Contact Number

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 (call or text)

Veterans Crisis Line

988 (Press 1)

Crisis Text Line

Text "Start" to 741-741

Blair County Crisis Intervention

1.814.889.2141 (choose option 1)

Cambria County Crisis Intervention

9-8-8

Fulton County Crisis Intervention

1.866.918.2555

Huntingdon County Crisis Intervention

1.800.929.9583

Somerset/Bedford Crisis Intervention

1.866.611.6467

Centre County Crisis Intervention

1.800.643.5432

 

 

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1.800.799.SAFE (7233)

National Sexual Assault Hotline

1.800.656.HOPE (4673)

Victim Services Inc (Cambria/Somerset)

1.800.755.1983 (Toll Free)
814.288.4961 (Cambria Co.)

814.443.1555 (Somerset Co.)

 

 

SAMHSA National Helpline

1.800.662.HELP (4357)

 

 

Trevor Project (LGBTQIA?+)

Call: 1.866.488.7386
Text “Start” to 678-678

Trans Lifeline

1.877.565.8860

 

 

Pennsylvania Child Abuse Hotline

1.800.932.0313
 
 

 

 

Connect with a Local Community Resources

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  • Cambria County Resources

    There are many community resources found throughout Pennsylvania for additional resources; reach out to 211 by calling 2-1-1 or online at https://pa211central.info/ for referrals to other community resources. PA 2-1-1 is provided by the United Way. 

     
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  • Somerset County Resources

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    United Way of Southern Alleghenies (Somerset County)

    https://www.unitedwaysa.org/

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Addiction Prevention/Treatment Resources

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  • Resources

    Substance use disorders (the use of drugs and/or alcohol) can affect all individuals; approximately 22 million individuals nationwide suffer from this condition. Countless others are affected indirectly as family members or friends of individuals with a substance abuse problem.

    The problems caused by substance abuse have now reached epidemic proportions, creating overwhelming pain, suffering, and expense for individuals, families, and employers.  Anyone suffering with the problem of substance abuse is strongly encouraged to seek assistance from the services provided at the college or from local community agencies. Early identification of substance abuse is important in the rehabilitation process, signs include:

    • Sudden change in behavior
    • Mood swings; irritable & grumpy and then suddenly happy & bright
    • Withdrawal from family members
    • Careless about personal grooming
    • Loss of interest in hobbies, sports, and favorite activities
    • Changed sleeping pattern; up at night & sleeps during the day
    • Red/glassy eyes
    • Sniffly/runny nose

    If you or someone you know are experiencing signs/symptoms of substance abuse and would like assistance initiating recovery, counseling services are available at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College free of charge. Located within the Student Success Center, the counselor also has available resources regarding local and national organizations that focus on recovery from addiction.

     

    Online Resources: Start Your Recovery & Help.org

    Online AA: https://aa-intergroup.org/meetings/
    Name Description Status Source
    Bedford County

    https://www.bedfordcountypa.org/county_resources/index.php

     

    https://personalsolutionsinc.org/about/bcdapp/

     

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    Blair County

    https://www.blairdap.org/

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    Cambria County

    https://www.cambriadrugandalcohol.com/

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    Fulton County

    https://franklincountypa.gov/index.php?section=human-services_drug-alcohol

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    Huntingdon County

    http://www.tricountydrugandalcohol.com/contactus.php

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    Somerset County

    https://www.somersetsca.com/

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    Commonly Abused Drugs

    Resource from National Institute on Drug Abuse

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Help for....

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  • Getting Ready for College

    Set to Go

    Set to Go is a helpful tool to balance the transition to college from high school as well as to transition on to young adulthood.

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    www.settogo.org
    Mental Health College Guide
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  • Addiction Resources

    Substance use disorders (the use of drugs and/or alcohol) can affect all individuals; approximately 22 million individuals nationwide suffer from this condition. Countless others are affected indirectly as family members or friends of individuals with a substance abuse problem.

    The problems caused by substance abuse have now reached epidemic proportions, creating overwhelming pain, suffering, and expense for individuals, families, and employers.  Anyone suffering with the problem of substance abuse is strongly encouraged to seek assistance from the services provided at the college or from local community agencies. Early identification of substance abuse is important in the rehabilitation process, signs include:

    • Sudden change in behavior
    • Mood swings; irritable & grumpy and then suddenly happy & bright
    • Withdrawal from family members
    • Careless about personal grooming
    • Loss of interest in hobbies, sports, and favorite activities
    • Changed sleeping pattern; up at night & sleeps during the day
    • Red/glassy eyes
    • Sniffly/runny nose

    If you or someone you know are experiencing signs/symptoms of substance abuse and would like assistance initiating recovery, counseling services are available at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College free of charge. Located within the Student Success Center, the counselor also has available resources regarding local and national organizations that focus on recovery from addiction.
    Online Alcoholics Anonymous
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    aa-intergroup.org
    Start Your Recovery
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    Bedford County
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    Blair County
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    Cambria County
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    Help.org
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    Gambling Addiction
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  • Building Healthy Relationships

    Love Is Respect .org

    On this website you can find quizzes, information and other downloadable resources to discover and build a healthy relationship.

     

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  • Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Resources

    Victim Services

    Victim Services, Inc.(Cambria & Somerset Counties)- Toll Free: 1-800-755-1983

    • Cambria County- Tel: 814-288-4961
    • Somerset County - Tel: 814-443-1555
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    www.victimservicesinc.org
    Family Services, Inc. (Blair County)

    Family Services, Inc. (Blair County) - Crime Victim Services Hotline: 1-800-500-2849

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    The Abuse Network (Huntingdon County)

    The Abuse Network (Huntingdon County) - Tel: 1-888-810-2444

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    No More

    Check out this website (http://nomore.org/)  to join the movement to end domestic violence and sexual assault.

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    Centre Safe
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  • Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention Resources

    National Domestic Violence Hotline
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    Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence

    Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence

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  • Human Trafficking Resources

    Hotline/Text Line Resources:

    Text: BeFree to 233733

    Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
    Blue Campaign
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    Human Trafficking Hotline
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  • Self-Care Resources

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  • Stress Management resources

    Ten Ways to Untwist Your Thinking
    Required
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    Just Press Pause
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    Coloring Pages to Reduce Stress
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    Draw with Disney
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    Tips for Managing Stress
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    Mental Health is Health: Feeling Stress
    Required
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  • Helpful Apps

    Apps for Anyone Living with Anxeity
    Required
    www.buzzfeed.com
    Insight Timer App
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  • Mental Health Resources Online

    Buddy Project

    "Buddy Project™ is a non-profit movement that aims to prevent suicide and self-harm by pairing people as buddies and raising awareness for mental health."

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    Mental Health Channel
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    mentalhealthchannel.tv
    Helping Your Loved One
    Required
    store.samhsa.gov
    What is Mental Health?

    mentalhealth.gov

     

    "Let's talk about it"

    Required
    www.mentalhealth.gov
    OK2TALK

    "It's time we talk about mental health. Share what's on your mind."

    Required
    ok2talk.org
    PA 2-1-1

    Get connected. Get Help. 

    Resources include, but not limited to:

    Housing

    Utilities

    Food

    Health

    Employment & Expenses

    Mental Health

     

    Required
    www.pa211.org
    Mental Health Resource Center

    "The Jed Foundation’s Mental Health Resource Center provides essential information about common emotional health issues and shows teens and young adults how they can support one another, overcome challenges, and make a successful transition to adulthood."

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    College Toolkit (Mental Health)
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    www.crisistextline.org
    Suicide Prevention Resource Center
    Required
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  • Gaming Addiction Support

    Resources for those concerned about a gaming addiction
    Gaming Addiction Resources
    Required
    www.gamingaddictsanonymous.org
    Online Gamers Anonymous
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  • LGBTQIA+ Resources

    GLAAD Media Reference Guide
    Required
    www.glaad.org
    Pride Somerset County
    Required
    prideofsomersetcou.wixsite.com
    LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resource Center
    Required
    mhanational.org
    The Trevor Project

    The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people.   

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    www.thetrevorproject.org
    Online LGBTQ+ Support/Counseling Group

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  • Students who are parents

    Find Child Care PA

    Follow this link to access the state database of child care providers: 

    www.findchildcare.pa.gov 

     

    Individuals can search the database based off of addresses (i.e. home or work address) to find the provider that is most convenient. 

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    www.compass.state.pa.us
    Parenting Support and Resources
    Required
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  • Housing Insecurity

    Finding Your Way in PA app
    Required
    findingyourwayinpa.com
    Johnstown Housing Authority
    Required
    jhaonline.org
    Housing Assistance Program (Cambria County)
    Required
    www.capcc.us
    Rental and Homeless Assistance/Prevention Program (Blair, Bedford, Huntingdon Counties)
    Required
    www.centerforcommunityaction.org
    Community Help Center (Cambria County)
    Required
    www.communityhelpctr.org
    Tableland Services (Somerset County)
    Required
    tableland.org
    Housing Transitions (Centre County)
    Required
    www.housingtransitions.org
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  • Veterans

    Make the Connection
    Required
    www.maketheconnection.net
    Veteran's Leadership Program
    Required
    www.veteransleadershipprogram.org
    Veteran's Crisis Line
    Required
    www.veteranscrisisline.net
    Veteran's Affairs - Cambria County
    Required
    www.cambriacountypa.gov
    Veteran's Community Initiatives
    Required
    www.vciinc.org
    Veteran's Affairs (Blair County)
    Required
    www.blairco.org
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  • Eating Disorders

    Project Heal
    Required
    www.theprojectheal.org
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  • Grief and Loss

    Grief.com
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