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CAPS @ PennVet

Location: Rosenthal Building, Room 122
Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 3p-7p
CAPS Counselor On-Site: Heather Frost, LSW, M.Ed
Services Available: Student individual therapy; consultation; connection to other resources
How to access:

• Call CAPS and select option 2 to schedule an appointment (request appt on-site at PennVet)
• Drop in whenever door is open to schedule appointment or meet briefly with counselor
• Email counselor to schedule appointment: hfrost@upenn.edu

CAPS@Penn (Counseling & Psychological Services)

Location: 3624 Market Street, 1^st Floor
Hours: Monday/Friday 9a-5p; Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 9a-7p; Saturday 10a-3p
Phone: 215-898-7021
Website: https://www.vpul.upenn.edu/caps/
Services Available: Student individual therapy; group therapy; medication; connection to other resources
How to access:

• Call and select option 2 to schedule an appointment
• Drop in during hours to meet with a counselor for support around a crisis or urgent issue
• Call and select option 1 to speak with a counselor immediately (available 24/7)

Heather is a licensed social worker who works with students around issues related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, identity, and family dynamics.  She has particular training in issues related to sexual health/well-being and working with the LGBTQ community.

Wellness Counselor - NBC

Location: New Bolton Center, Allam House
Hours: Tuesday afternoons and evenings; anytime on Friday. As time permits can be available on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, and other evenings.
Counselor On-Site: Page Buck, PhD, LSW
Services Available (to everyone at NBC): individual therapy (as needed or on a schedule); consultation about situations related to work or personal life, referrals to and collaboration with other professionals, check-ins as needed.

To set up an appointment:

• Leave a voice or text message : 484-880-4931
• Email: page@partnerinwellness.com

Dr. Buck is a licensed social worker who works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, chronic illness, and general overwhelm. She received training in Veterinary Social Work from the University of Tennessee – a program designed to support the human needs that arise in veterinary work.

TED Talks recommended by Heather Frost

• The power of vulnerability by Brene Brown
• Listening to shame by Brene Brown
• What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it? by Elizabeth Cox
• How students of color confront imposter syndrome by Dena Simmons
• All it takes is 10 mindful minutes by Andy Puddicombe
• How to make stress your friend by Kelly McGonigal
• There’s no shame in taking care of your mental health by Sangu Delle
• Don’t suffer from your depression in silence by Nikki Webber Allen
• How to connect with depressed friends by Bill Bernat
• Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness by Michele L. Sullivan
• How to ask for help—and get a ‘yes’ by Heidi Grant
• What I learned from 100 days of rejection by Jia Jiang

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