Mental Health Services

Our data suggests that the top reasons students at York College access counseling are to address: 

• Relationships
• Anxiety/worry
• Depression
• Stress management
• Self-esteem/confidence
• Loss/grief 

When students transition into college it is important to find new resources for support. Sometimes this includes speaking with a professional counselor for listening, reflecting, and problem-solving. 

College can bring a number of firsts away from home that can be disruptive to one's life (e.g. loss of a loved one, relationship conflicts, changing mood, and/or eating behaviors, and change in life plans, etc). Talking with a counselor will help increase a student's perspective on the status of their situation. 

• Schedule Your First In-person Therapy Appointment
• Schedule Your First Video Therapy Appointment
• Schedule Your In-person Follow-Up Therapy Appointment
• Schedule Your Video Follow-Up Therapy Appointment 

If you feel you need to be seen by a therapist sooner than the appointment times available online, please call WellSpan Student Health at 717.851.3880.

• To cancel an appointment: Please give us at least 24-48 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment.  
• In the event of a closure or delay: Please contact the WellSpan Student Health office on the next business day the office is open to reschedule your appointment if affected. 

WellSpan Student Health at York College does not charge for in-person or virtual therapy visits.

After an (initial) intake session, students are assigned a clinical staff member for all subsequent visits. How many sessions and how often a student meets with their assigned clinical staff member varies depending on the level of need and will be re-evaluated by the clinical staff member during each session. Our goal is to work with each individual person to develop an effective treatment approach that includes goals, strategies, and a time frame to adequately address the concerns. Recommendations for additional services could be required.

Yes. The Student Medical Record is required for all students at York College and is completed using PyraMED, a student health portal. PyraMED is where WellSpan Student Health can collect your health forms needed to attend York College. WellSpan Student Health will also use this program to document the care you receive from WellSpan providers. 

• Visit ycp.studenthealthportal.com or click on the PyraMED icon in your MyYCP portal.
• Log in with your YCP credentials.
• Click on the "Pending Forms" link. You will need to complete eight (8) electronic forms.
• Please read all directions for each online form. *Starred items are required. If they are not completed, a hold will be placed on your account.
   

1. *Medical History - Enter your medical history; then upload your Physical Exam Form at the bottom of the online form.
2. *Immunization History - Enter all vaccine dates; then upload your Immunization Record Form at the bottom of the online form.
3. *TB Screening - If you answer “YES” to any of the questions on this form, you will need to complete the Positive TB Screening Form.
4. Emergency Contacts - List someone we can contact in case of an emergency
5. HIPAA Forms - Required to speak with someone other than the student regarding medical care
6. Insurance Card - Upload a picture of the front and back of your medical insurance card
7. COVID Immunization History - Only complete if you have a COVID-19 vaccine card.
8. Communication Preferences - This is required to send appointment reminders and notifications of secure emails via SMS text message.

• Attend all your scheduled counseling sessions, or let the counselor know if you have to miss one.
• Be on time and try not to miss your scheduled appointments. This maximizes your time with your counselor.
• Be an active participant as you work with your counselor.
• Clarify your goals: write down your thoughts, be specific and prioritize your concerns.
• Honestly and openly voice your thoughts and feelings in counseling. Ask questions and seek clarification.
• Let your counselor know if you are feeling worse or uncomfortable over the course of counseling.
• Be honest about safety concerns. Your emotional and physical safety is our priority.
• Make time to think about the things you have discussed in between sessions.
• Follow through on homework assignments from your counselor. Practice strategies and skills discussed in the session. Consider keeping a journal to monitor progress.
• Capitalize on what's been discussed in the session by trying new approaches, ideas, etc. when on your own.

WellSpan Health, through its affiliated entities and all its employees, medical staff and other personnel, is committed to protecting medical information about you. The HIPAA Privacy Rule provides federal protections for personal health information held by covered entities and gives adult patients an array of rights with respect to that information. At the same time, the Privacy Rule is balanced so that it permits the disclosure of personal health information needed for patient care and other important purposes. Learn more at WellSpan.org/Privacy.

During counseling, your counselor will work with you to determine the most appropriate level of care. In the event more intensive treatment is needed a referral may be necessary. This could include coordinating with off-campus providers such as local counselors, group sessions, physicians, psychiatrists or local hospitals. 

Mental health hospitalizations can be necessary in emergency situations to help stabilize a student's emotional well-being. WellSpan Student Health is dedicated to caring for and promoting coordination of mental health services for our students. Our team will maintain confidentiality throughout the referral process and upon the student's return to our services.

• WellSpan Student Health offers a free BASICS assessment for students who want to investigate their behaviors related to alcohol and other substance use. This is a confidential service we offer to all students enrolled in classes at York College.
• If you are required to complete a BASICS assessment to meet a college sanction and would like to access WellSpan Student Health for the assessment, you can contact us by calling 717.851.3880. Students are not required to complete this requirement through WellSpan Student Health and may choose to complete it off campus. We can provide you with alternative resources (Note: off-campus providers charge for the assessment). 
• If there is a fine attached to your sanction, it is not paid to WellSpan Student Health. Your letter from Judicial Affairs should indicate where to pay the fine.
• A BASICS assessment at WellSpan Student Health involves two sessions with a counselor. 
  1. The first session will take approximately 2 hours, so please allow that much time in your schedule. 
  2. The second session is scheduled directly after attending the first session. It will be held two weeks later and will last approximately 45 minutes. 
  3. If you sign a consent form, the counselor can notify Judicial Affairs once you have completed the assessment.  They will not share any other information with them. You can talk more about that with the counselor at your first scheduled BASICS assessment appointment.

College Health

• American College Health Association
• HalfofUs
• Online Mental Health Screening Link
• The JED Foundation
• Campus Pride

Counseling and Confidentiality

• American Counseling Association
• U.S. Department of Education (FERPA)
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HIPAA)

Psychological Help Centers

• American Psychological Association
• National Institute of Mental Health
• Psychology Today
• Treatment Facility Locator  

Recovery from Addiction

• Addiction Resource
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• American Society for Addiction Medicine
• Campus Drug Prevention
• Gambling
• Narcotics Anonymous
• National Council on Problem Gambling
• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
• National Institute on Drug Abuse
• Council on Compulsive Gambling of PA
• Start Your Recovery
• York Area Alcoholics Anonymous
• York Opioid Collaborative

Well-being Support

• ADHD Coping Strategies
• American Association for Suicide Prevention
• Anxiety and Depression Association of America
• Anxiety Resource Center
• Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
• Autism Society
• Body Positive
• Cerebral Palsy
• Eating Disorder Hope
• Eating Recovery Center
• GLSEN
• Human Rights Campaign
• IMAlive - Hope Line
• Learning Disabilities Association of America
• LGBT Center
• Love is Respect
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• National Sexual Violence Resource Center
• Olivia's House - A Grief and Loss Center
• Penn-Mar Human Services Suicide Prevention
• Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
• WellSpan Philhaven
• Rape, Abuse, and Incest Abuse National Network
• S.A.F.E Alternatives
• Self-Injury Outreach and Support
• Social Anxiety Association
• Stalking Resource Center
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
• Suicide Prevention Resource Center
• The National Domestic Violence Hotline
• The National Resource on ADHD
• The Renfrew Center
• The Trevor Project
• Turning Point
• Veterans - Make the Connection
• Veterans Crisis Line
• York Area YWCA Victim Services

Sexual Violence Assistance

Resources for Sexual Violence | York College of Pennsylvania

WellSpan Student Health  |  717.851.3880 
All calls are confidential and connect you with a WellSpan mental health professional who will answer questions, explore options and support you. Calling does not obligate you to take further action. 

Sexual Assault and Response and Prevention (SARP) Core Team at YCP offers the following helpful information:

• What To Do If You Were Sexually Assaulted or Raped (PDF)
• Sexual Misconduct Brochure (PDF)

Refer to the Campus Safety page for additional information and resources concerning sexual misconduct.

SAFE-Sexual Assault Forensic Nurse Examiner Program (York Hospital Emergency Room)  |  717.851.2311
Specially trained forensic nurses will provide skilled care, including collecting forensic evidence, providing referrals, and ensuring appropriate care is given for any injuries, and/or physical needs during the exam.

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• Boost Your Mood
• Concentration
• Loving Kindness
• Sleep
• Letting Go
• Deep Relaxation
• Heal Your Body
• Build Self Confidence
• Calmness
• Slowing Down