Counseling options for staff and students at Ryan Hospital and New Bolton Center.
Location: Virtual
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:
Location: 3624 Market Street, 1st Floor (primarily offering telehealth for now)
Virtual Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm
In-Person Hours (*clinicians available on-site for as-needed appts; students have to call first to do a phone screening before coming to CAPS): Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Phone: 215-898-7021
Website: https://caps.wellness.upenn.edu/
Services Available: Student individual therapy; group therapy; medication; connection to other resources
How to access:
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.
STAFF AND STUDENTS AT RYAN:
Location: Ryan Hospital, B001
Hours: Thursday mornings on site, flexible scheduling for weekday, weeknight, and weekend support
Counselor On-Site: Jenna Tarrant, LSW
Services Available: support for faculty and staff including 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; support for clients dealing with end-of-life decision making, palliative care, anticipatory grief, and bereavement support.
To set up an appointment:
Jenna Tarrant is a licensed social worker who works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, chronic illness, burnout, and personal and professional conflict.
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:
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.
The University of Pennsylvania and the School of Veterinary Medicine have a commitment to the wellness of our students, faculty and staff. Here are some resources available to help you feel supported and sustained by our community. Please let us know of resources that you've found helpful.
Page Buck, Dee Crandall, Heather Frost, Margy Lindem, Carrie O’Shaughnessy
Please visit our Coronavirus Resources page for more resources for wellness to cope and practice self-care during the COVID-19 crisis.
TED Talks recommended by Heather Frost
Available as an Ebook!