Bridget Hall, LSW
Counselor
Room B125
Phone: 814-262-6467
Student Success Center: 814-262-6451
Email: bhall@pennhighlands.edu
Feeling overwhelmed? Struggling to find a balance of fun, friends, and relaxation and still having time to accomplish all your coursework? Reach out for support.
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Counseling Services are available to help you address concerns in your personal life that may negatively affect your academic achievement. Your goal is our goal, to achieve success! I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your concerns.
Typical concerns that can be addressed in a brief session include but are not limited to stress, test anxiety, bereavement, sexual assault, pregnancy, relationship problems, financial difficulties, poor grades, substance abuse, and traumatic experiences.
Primary Office Location: Student Success Center, Room B125 Richland
* The Counselor schedules visits to center locations during the fall and spring semesters. Appointments during non-scheduled days can be requested and will be accommodated as able.
Appointments: Counselor hours vary week to week. Reach out via email or phone or stop in the Student Success Center to schedule an appointment. Zoom, in-person telephone counseling available pending Counselor availability.
Fees: Counseling is free for registered students.
Services Available: Short-term counseling is available. Referrals to outside agencies may be made for problems requiring medical intervention or an extensive number of sessions.
Privacy: Your contacts with the counselor will never become a part of your academic record. You can expect confidentiality when connecting with the counselor, however there are limits to that confidentiality as listed below:
Limits to Confidentiality include:
- If there is evidence that the student poses a clear and imminent danger to self
- If the student threatens to harm others, including death, assault or other physical harm.
- Suspicion or evidence of abuse or neglect of anyone under the age of 18, elderly, or person with a disability.
- A legitimate subpoena or court order is received.
- If the client signs a release of information form allowing the Counselor to provide specific information regarding counseling sessions to specific parties.
- The Counselor may consult with the Student Success Center Staff, when appropriate, in order to provide the highest quality care.
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