Students facing challenges that impact their academic journey can access personal counseling services. Whether you’re facing a challenging situation or navigating personal obstacles, speaking with a counselor can provide valuable support and guidance.
- General stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Alcohol or drug dependence
- Family problems
- Interpersonal conflict
- Illness
Free, confidential counseling appointments can be made with the Counselor located in the Student Success Center. Students are referred to community resources for intensive or ongoing support. For additional information regarding counseling services or to schedule an appointment with the Counselor, Bridget Hall, MSW, contact the Student Success Center.
IMPORTANT: The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Counseling Office does not maintain 24-hour access to telephone and email correspondence. Calls and emails received in the evenings and on weekends will not be returned until the next business day. If you have an emergency: contact your local Mental Health Crisis Counselor, go to the nearest Emergency Room, or call 988.
- Cambria County: 24 Hour Mental Health Crisis Number – 988
- Somerset County: 24 Hour Mental Health Crisis Number – 1.866.611.6467
- Blair County: 24 Hour Hotline (CONTACT Altoona) – 814.946.9050
- Centre County: 24 Hour Mental Health Crisis Number – 1.800.643.5432
- Huntingdon County: Tri-County Crisis Hotline – 1.800.929.9583
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988 or 1.800.273.8255 (TALK)
- Crisis Text Line: Text “Home” to 741.741
- Trevor Project Crisis Services: Call 1.866.488.7386 or text “Start” to 678.678
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or text “Start” to 88788
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1.800.656.HOPE (4673)
Student Success Center
814.262.6451 | 1.888.385.7325 (PEAK)
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