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Counseling Services

Personal Counseling

Students encounter a great deal of stress during their University years (i.e., academic, social, family, work, financial). While most students cope with it successfully, others can become overwhelmed by the pressures.  To help students manage the demands of University life, we provide individual psychological and personal counseling services. Our licensed counselor can assist students in overcoming personal, academic, and/or crisis situations that could negatively impact their progress and success at Penn State New Kensington. 

Services Provided:

  • Individual Therapy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Stress Management
  • Supportive Services
  • Psychoeducation
  • Consultation

During the academic year (fall and spring semesters), students in need of counseling services, and those with regularly scheduled counseling meetings, can make arrangements for virtual appointments or discussions by reaching out to our mental health counselor Oscar Aguilera at 724-334-6744.

Interested in Counseling Services?

1. Schedule an appointment 

2. Use password: caps2020

3. Select your appointment!

Screening appointments are approximately 30 minutes. The day of your appointment you will receive a text to complete paperwork and a zoom room link.

Crisis Intervention (Early Alert)

Employees are encouraged to be proactive in assisting students and share a concern about a student's academic progress, wellness or safety by submitting an Early Alert. 

Crisis and Counseling Resource Hotlines

  • Crisis and Counseling Resource Hotlines:

  • Call the 24/7 Crisis Line at 1(877) 229-6400
  • Text the 24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text "LIONS" to 741741
  • Students with medical insurance are reminded that contacts for mental health resources can typically be found on the reverse side of the health insurance card.
  • Additional Mental Health Resources:

    For free interactive self-help therapy, students can access the Penn State Well Track portal at: https://psu.welltrack.com/. 

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For more information about how to assist victims of relationship, domestic, and sexual violence, visit the Penn State Sexual Assault Services website.

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Office of Counseling Services

Oscar Aguilera
Mental Health Counselor
Phone: 724-334-6744 (on campus)
Email: [email protected]

Office Location
15A Conference Center

August to May

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The campus community can submit a Care form to refer those who may be experiencing academic, safety or other challenging circumstances.

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