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Veterinary Wellness Resources

Counseling Support

Counseling options for staff and students at Ryan Hospital and New Bolton Center.

STUDENTS:
Student Counseling @ PennVet

Location: Rosenthal Room 122 (both virtual and in-person appts available) Hours: Tuesday/Wednesday 3p-7p

  • Call Student Counseling at 215-898-7021 and select option 2 to schedule an appointment (request appt with Heather Frost)
  • Email counselor to schedule appointment: hfrost@upenn.edu

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

Student Counseling @ Penn 

Phone: 215-898-7021 Websitehttps://wellness.upenn.edu/student-health-and-counseling


STAFF AND STUDENTS AT RYAN:

Location: Rosenthal 122
Counselor On-Site: Alea Cummings, MSW, LCSW                                                                                                         
Services Available: Provides direct social work services and counseling to the faculty, interns, residents, staff, nurses and clients of Ryan Hospital. Provides therapy, individual or group debrief sessions following difficult cases (e.g., animal abuse), consultation about work or personal life, and referrals to and collaboration with other supports. You have the right to privacy and confidentiality as guaranteed by PA law Statute 42 Pa. C.S.A.§ 5945.1. See Wellbeing and Social Work Confidentiality Agreement for details.
To set up an appointment:


STAFF AND STUDENTS AT NBC: Wellness Counselor - NBC

Page Buck

Location: New Bolton Center

Counselor: Page Buck, PhD, LSW
Services Available

  • All NBC community members for consultation, assessment and referrals – whether you are worried about yourself or a colleague.
  • 4th year LA students, house officers, nurses and other staff for short-term/supportive counseling, typically over Zoom and at times that work for your schedule.

To set up an appointment:

Welcome to Veterinary Wellness Resources

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 

 

Wellness Events and Programs At Penn

Relaxation Spaces!

Recommended websites and videos

New Events Calendar!

Check the Events Calendar to join in workshops, webinars, and other wellness-enhancing events.
Please let us know of resources that you've found helpful!

Books, Articles and Apps

Available as an Ebook!

Recommended articles

Apps

Vet-specific Online Resources

Peer Support

Video Series