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Resources
IfYoureReadingThis.org is one of many great resources available to Villanova students. Below we’ve provided a brief description of a few of these resources, as well as how to access them. While this list is not exhaustive, we hope it is helpful.
UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER
With a variety of services and resources, including in-person therapy, teletherapy, and group therapy, the Counseling Center helps students function optimally with regard to emotional, academic, social and psychological issues.
Location: Health Services Building, Room 206, 800 Lancaster Avenue
Daytime Phone (M-F 9-5): 610-519-4050
After Hours Student Hotline: 610-519-4070
Villanova OFFICE OF HEALTH PROMOTION
The Office of Health Promotion facilitates programming, resources and services that support personal and community well-being; promotes a campus environment that supports students’ ability to thrive, matter and succeed; and empowers students to create positive and healthy change in their own lives and in the community.
Location: Health Services Building, 1st Floor
Phone: 610-519-7407
VILLANOVA TITLE IX OFFICE
The Title IX Office provides assistance to community members impacted by sexual violence. The staff in the Title IX Office strive to honor the wishes of the survivor on next steps and can assist with various supportive measures including: connecting with resources, facilitating accommodations (academic/living/employment) and implementing no-contact orders.
Location: 207 Tolentine Hall
Phone: 610-519-8805
THE NOVA NOOK
The Nova Nook provides supplemental personal necessities to students in need. Our goal is to create a safe and discreet space to distribute basic toiletries and food items to students in our community who may struggle to manage these costs on their own.
Supplemental food and snacks are available 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, in the black cabinet in Dougherty 217. Toiletry requests can be made by emailing studentlife@villanova.edu.
DOMESTIC ABUSE PROJECT OF DELAWARE COUNTY
Domestic Abuse Project (DAP) of Delaware County is a 24/7 free and confidential non-profit agency that provides safety, advocacy, and supportive services to victims of domestic abuse within Delaware County. DAP’s services also include a 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy.
Location: 14 West Second Street
Media, PA 19063
24-Hour hotline: 610-565-4590
Office phone: 610-565-6272
UWILL TELEHEALTH COUNSELING
Uwill is a leading mental health and wellness solution that allows students the ability to connect quickly with licensed mental health counselors based on their unique needs and preferences.
Uwill provides: 24/7 telehealth counseling, availability of appointments 24/7, counseling services at no cost for students, a secure and convenient path to clinical services beyond the usual University Counseling Center hours, including evenings and weekends.
VILLANOVA OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES
The Office of Disability Services ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to University courses, services, facilities, programs and activities. ADS encourages students’ development of self-awareness, self-advocacy and independence as they prepare for the transition to the post-University experience.
DELAWARE COUNTY VICTIM ASSISTANCE CENTER
Delaware County Victim Assistance Center is a 24/7 free and confidential non-profit agency serving crime victims in Delaware County. Delaware County Victim Assistance Center provides free and confidential services for survivors and their loved ones including a 24 hour hotline, therapy, advocacy and accompaniment, support groups, workshops, and case management.
24-Hour hotline: 610-566-4342
Est. 2021By Julia Stanisci, Class of 2022
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If you’re reading this, I need you to hear me: you don’t need to feel guilty for moving on.