Resources in the Penn State community
"CAPS offers a wide range of services for undergraduate and graduate students including wellness and self-help options; group, individual, and couples counseling; crisis intervention; psychiatric services; and community education and outreach services for the University community."
"Penn State’s Gender Equity Center (GenEq) supports students who have been impacted by sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, harassment, and other campus climate issues. GenEq staff provide education, advocacy, referrals, and crisis intervention/support counseling. All services are free and confidential."
"The Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) provides individual college counseling and educational services for undergraduate multicultural students at University Park and assists students in meeting the challenges associated with education and attaining a degree at a major research institution. "
"The Paul Robeson Cultural Center provides programs and support services to encourage and cultivate the appreciation and celebration of the diverse perspectives, experiences, and cultures of many under-represented communities at Penn State ...
The Paul Robeson Cultural Center is open Monday through Friday. [Students are encouraged] to stop in anytime the center is open to interact with peers and center staff."
"Helps students facing adverse events (e.g., housing/financial distress, MH/medical/family emergencies) & coordinates care across campus."
Resources in the State College Area
"Are you (or is someone you know) facing hunger? Medical problems? Homelessness? Suffering from abuse? Need to vent? Struggling with addiction? Need financial assistance? …
Call for help, 24/7/365
(800)-494-2500 or (814)-237-5855 "
"Agency focused on ending stalking, domestic and sexual violence in Centre County ... [as well as] providing the specialized services needed by those who have been victimized by such violence"
Other Resources
Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian American (APISAA) Therapist Directory
Text LIONS to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor and get free, 24/7 support
"A non-profit that addresses the mental health needs of the South Asian community in the U.S."