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Follow us @IfYoureReadingThisWestChesterU, or email ifyourereadingthiswestchester@gmail.com to get involved with our chapter.
Resources
IfYoureReadingThis.org is one of many great resources available to WCU students. Below we’ve provided a brief description of a few of these resources, as well as how to access them. While this list is not exhaustive, we hope it is helpful.
Counseling & Psychological Services
WCU Counseling & Psychological Services provides free, confidential individual counseling, group counseling, and psychiatric services on campus.
Phone: 610-436-2301
Location: Lawrence 241 | 705 S New St, West Chester, PA 19383
Wellness promotion
WCU Wellness Promotion aids students in health, wellbeing, and overall wellness. They aim to create awareness and opportunities to foster student wellness.
Phone: 610-436-0730
Location: Commonwealth Hall, Ground Floor. 715 S New St, West Chester, PA 19382.
C.A.R.E.
The Campus Assessment Response and Education Team provides a caring approach of identification, consultation, and coordination of the University response to situations involving students who engage in concerning, disruptive and/or potentially harmful behavior. If someone you know is showing signs of potentially harmful behavior, fill out the care report.
Phone: 610-436-3089
Ram Resources
Ram Resources is a university-based search engine which provides a resource for any concern a student might endure. It is not limited to mental health. Simply search for your concern and select the category associated with your concern, or see their alphabetical list.
2-1-1
211 Pennsylvania connects southeast Pennsylvania residents to vital human resources. No matter the situation, the specialists at 211 listen, identify underlying problems, and connect people in need with resources and services in their community that improve their lives.
Dial 2-1-1 if you are in a crisis or need immediate help.
Chester County’s Call Center
Chester County provides various call centers to those in the area. For a mental health or emotional crisis, call 988. Call 610-280-3270 for connection to the 24/7 call center. If you are feeling lonely, depressed or anxious and just want to talk, call the warm line 1-866-846-2722.
Est. 2025By Olivia Karczewski, Class of 2026
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If you’re reading this, your obstacles are just another reason to persevere.