PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND HEALTHY BEHAVIOR
The Counseling Center offers free, confidential counseling services to currently enrolled full-time undergraduate and graduate students in an atmosphere that is welcoming and comfortable for all students.
Our mission is to support the academic goals of the University through assisting students with personal challenges that interfere with their academic progress, and to promote and foster the academic, personal, and interpersonal development of our students. Our goal is to offer the personal care students need in a warm, professional, and comfortable atmosphere.
The professional staff of the Counseling Center recognizes that the challenges of college life require a variety of personal strengths and problem solving skills. Therapists are available to assist students enhance their strengths and develop their abilities to effectively cope with the experiences of living, growing and learning at Drexel.
The Counseling Center has a Case Manager available who can assist parents and students in locating community based support services if requested or deemed appropriate.
Find out more about our services here.
LOCATIONS
The Counseling Center has two locations:
University City Campus
201 Creese Student Center
3210 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia PA 19104
Tel: 215.895.1415
Fax: 215.571.3518
Center City Campus
Bellet Building, Suite 315
1505 Race St.
Philadelphia PA 19102
Tel: 215.762.7625
Fax: 215.762.8706
HOURS
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Evening appointments may be available for Co-Op students by request.
We are closed on all official University holidays.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The staff of the Drexel University Counseling Center is committed to offering a safe, welcoming environment for all students regardless of their racial or ethnic identity, culture, nationality, socioeconomic status, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and/or physical ability. We highly value diversity and aspire to create a respectful, safe space for all students.
Wellness Zone
The Counseling Center encourages wellness in order to support the mental health of our community. To that end, we have created a new Wellness Zone in 201 Creese Student Center. For more information, please visit the DUCC Wellness Zone website.
BIPOC Drop-Ins
The Counseling Center is pleased to offer a space for Drexel students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to talk about whatever is important to you. For more information, please visit the BIPOC Drop-In site.
Same Day Appointments At The Counseling Center
The Counseling Center is pleased to announce that we will be offering same day appointments.
The Counseling Center values meeting the needs of all students, and now students can get help in a wider variety of ways, even during the Center’s busiest times. Same Day Appointments mean that you will be able to talk to a therapist the same day you seek help. The Center has a large number of openings for students to schedule with one of our clinicians. All you need to do is email the Counseling Center at counsel@drexel.edu on the same day that you would like to meet with a clinician.
- Students who schedule a Same Day Appointment will meet with a clinician for a confidential, solution-focused approach, which means they prioritize meeting immediate needs that day. By the end of the appointment, you and your clinician will have discussed next steps, which could include encouraging you to follow up as needed, connecting you with a campus partner, discussing the Center’s various services or connecting you with our Case Manager.
- Students should plan for this appointment to last approximately 30 minutes. Your clinician will talk with you about the reasons you scheduled the appointment and will focus on meeting your immediate needs.
- To schedule a Same Day Appointment, students are encouraged to email the Counseling Center between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. We will attempt to schedule you for the same day, but depending on availability you may be not be seen until the following business day.
Students also have access to our online library of Self-Help Resources. This means you can get support on a range of topics on your own terms and work at your own pace. We have compiled a list of websites, apps, and video recordings of some of our most popular Center workshops.
Students can sign-up for Drexel's 7 Cups program. 7 Cups is an online service that connects its users with caring listeners who help provide emotional support for non-crisis issues. This does not replace therapy, but instead provides peer-to-peer support 24-hours-a-day. For more information, visit the Drexel 7 Cups page.
Students who wish to engage in consistent ongoing therapy off-campus can meet with our Case Manager who provides support connecting with a large network of providers and can be there every step of the way if you need help navigating barriers to accessing care or finding a provider.
Please note that when the Center is closed, students can still receive after-hours crisis support in the event of an emergency. You can reach the Counselor-on-Call after hours or on the weekend at 215.416.3337. Other important numbers that may be helpful include Drexel Public Safety: 215.895.2222; or Dial 9-1-1.
Same Day Appointment dates are subject to change based on University and Philadelphia safety guidelines.
Light Box Therapy Programs
The Drexel Counseling Center has partnered with the Center for Black Culture and the W.W. Hagerty Library to pilot a Light Box Therapy program! Please visit here for more information.
Nathalie Edmond, PSY.D.
The Drexel Counseling Center and Center for Black Culture partnered to bring Dr. Nathalie Edmond to campus to present "More Than Skin Deep: Recognizing and Responding to the Pain of Racism Held in Our Bodies." Visit here to view the video!
