Campus is in an uproar as the faculty have begun their strike after many failed negotiation attempts. Behind the picket line, students are walking around looking confused and lost as to what is going to happen next.
Services such as dining halls, the CUB, Etter Health Center, Lehman Library, Residence halls, ShipRec, University Police and other administrative offices will remain open. However, concerns arise when it comes to facilities such as the student-counseling center being affected throughout the duration of the strike. Though the doors will still be open, most of the faculty will be joining the rest of their colleagues at the picket line.
The women’s center will remain open and in service throughout the duration of the strike for anyone who becomes a victim of violence, but they are not able to help students with general counseling. Students who are in need of counseling are encouraged to go to the counseling center and ask the administrative staff for a list of other resources that will be open off-campus.
The University Police are also a resource for any mental health emergencies that may arise. Students are encouraged to call the Police if there are any serious emergencies.
The following information is a list of counseling resources in Shippensburg, Chambersburg, Mechanicsburg and Carlisle that will be open if students need:
Kathryn Brooks, Ph.D.
Licensed Professional Counselor
20 E. Burd Street
Shippensburg, PA
717-658-5626
Accepts Insurance
Mary Harfst, LCSW
Valley Counseling and Consulting
Shippensburg, PA
717-532-7338
Accepts insurance
Franklin Family Services
Chambersburg, PA
717-261-9833
Accepts Insurance
Laurel Life Counseling Services
Chambersburg, PA
717-261-1426
Accepts Insurance
Lynda Shirar, MS
Chambersburg, PA
717-267-7480
Accepts Insurance
Summit Behavioral Health
Chambersburg, PA
717-267-7480
Accepts Insurance
Cumberland Valley Counseling Associates
Carlisle, PA
717-243-1511
Accepts Insurance
Franco Psychological Associates
Carlisle, PA
717-243-1896
Accepts Insurance
Franklin Family Services
Carlisle, PA/Chambersburg, PA
717-243-6500
Accepts Insurance
NHS Stevens Center
Carlisle, PA
717-243-6033
Accepts Insurance
PA Counseling Services
Carlisle, PA
717-264-5125
Accepts Insurance
Mock-Mays Associates
Carlisle, PA
717-258-0214
Accepts Insurance
Laurel Life Counseling Services
Carlisle, PA
717-243-1326
Accepts Insurance
Kenneth G. Small and Associates
Mechanicsburg, PA
717-795-8588
Accepts Insurance
Jake Thiessen, Ph.D.
Mechanicsburg, PA
717-730-0733
Accepts Insurance
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