Summer Closure Notice
The Counseling Center will be closed for the summer and will resume administrative services on August 11, 2025. Clinical services will resume on August 25, 2025.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis during this time, please call the 24/7 Crisis Line at 1-877-333-2470 or IUP Police 357-2141 for immediate support.
We look forward to reconnecting with you in the fall.
Group Therapy Offerings
Group therapy sessions are paused for the summer. Please check back in the fall for an updated list of group offerings. We’re excited to share new topics and bring back some familiar favorites to support your mental health and well-being. We look forward to seeing you then!
Counseling and Case Management Services
The IUP Counseling Center provides services Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. when classes are in session.
If you are interested in scheduling an appointment for the spring semester, email counseling-center@iup.edu.
Immediate support is available through Togetherall, a free online mental health platform.
Accessing Togetherall won’t affect your wait for other support—it’s just another option for you to explore as you figure out what works best for you. Signing up is easy- go to Togetherall.com and use your IUP email address to register.
Crisis Services
- Armstrong-Indiana Crisis Hotline: 1-877-333-2470 or text Hello to 741741
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or dial 988
- Campus Police: 724-357-2141
- Alice Paul House: 724-349-4444
Walk-in Hours
Monday–Friday, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Come in without an appointment and see a counselor on a first-come, first-served basis for a 25-minute session.
- Opportunity to see a counselor in your moment of need
- Quick access and opportunity for therapeutic conversation
- Connection to additional services if needed
Welcome! We're glad you found us, and we're here to help.
The Counseling Center provides services Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. when classes are in session. Counseling services are included in your Wellness Fee.
- The IUP Counseling Center provides a range of mental health services and support for Indiana University of Pennsylvania students, including urgent crisis intervention and emergency consultation to students, faculty, staff, and family members.
We offer free, confidential, short-term therapy to students. The sessions provide students with the opportunity to speak freely and discuss private, personal issues.
- Students seek therapy for a variety of reasons ranging from stress and homesickness to self-exploration.
- Based on your goals and what you have going on, you will be matched with a counselor based on your needs. Typically, sessions are weekly.
All of our services are free and confidential, protected by law and ethical standards. Whatever your concerns are, a conversation with a counseling center counselor is a good place to start. Options:
- Individual, relationship, and group therapy
- Crisis support
- Referrals
How does it work?
- Students are typically seen once a week for a 50-minute session, based on individual needs.
- Duration and frequency of individual counseling are determined by the student’s unique needs.
Wondering how to get started? The Counseling Center is available by phone (724-357-2621) or email (counseling-center@iup.edu) Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. In your email, write, “Hi, I'm interested in scheduling an appointment.” You will receive a response from the department secretary with scheduling options.
As a place for helping students at IUP, the Counseling Center works to be an actively anti-racist institution. We will promote and amplify the voices of those who have been marginalized, and we will use every opportunity to create lasting systemic change. Recent events prove that words are powerful. The Counseling Center will be open to support students in processing their reactions, thoughts, and feelings. We will also advocate for everyone at IUP in our continued efforts to counter hate in all its forms.