Health & Wellness Resources

Health & Wellness Resources

  • *Family Conversation Starters
    • Encourage your student to reach out to the Counseling Center for an appointment if they are struggling with an emotional, psychological, or substance abuse concern at 717-871-7821.
    • Look over these resources for parents from the Counseling Center.
    • Be sure your student knows how to find emergency medical care in the community.
    • Help your student understand their health history by sharing information about allergies, vaccinations and family history.
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  • *Student Strategies for Success
    • Visit the Health Services webpage 
    • Learn about the Counseling Services available on and off campus 
    • Talk with your student/family about their health insurance and coverage while at MU 
    • Discuss your prescription medications and over-the-counter options in detail
    • Is a friend having trouble? Use these resources to help.
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  • Campus Recreation

    The department of Campus Recreation provides an opportunity for members of the campus community to participate in phsyical activities that help develop their overall wellness.

    Learn more about:

    • Intramurals
    • Outdoor Programs 
    • Club Sports 
    • Rec Facilities

    CAMPUS RECREATION

    For information on INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS, click here.

    Spectators can learn more about season schedules through the TICKET OFFICE

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  • Center for Health Education and Promotion (CHEP)

    The Elsie S. Shenk Center for Health Education and Promotion, known as CHEP, provides lifestyle education programs, hosts awreness events and information tables, and provides educational resources to students on a wide collection of health and well-being topics.

    Click to learn more about: 

    • Wellness Coaching 
    • Peer Education Program 
    • Alcohol and Other Drugs Resources 
    • Healthy Relationships
    • Personal Hygiene Products
    • Safer Sex Kits

    CENTER FOR HEALTH EDUCATION & PROMOTION

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  • Counseling Center

    The Counseling Center provides counseling support throughout the semester as well as referrals to community resources for students currently enrolled at Millersville University. 

    Click for more information about:

    • Counseling appointments
    • Drug and alcohol counseling
    • Resources like bibliotherapy, lightbox therapy, and pet therapy 
    • Consultation 
    • Outreach and education 

    FOR AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES CALL UNIVERSITY POLICE AT 911 OR CRISIS INTERVENTION AT 717-394-2631.

    SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE - CALL OR TEXT 988.

    Counseling Center

    LIST OF HELPFUL LINKS AND "SELF HELP LIBRARY"

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  • Health Services

    Health Services' vision is achieved by providing student-centered healthcare with excellence in quality, inclusion, medical services, preventative health education, and access. 

    Click to learn more about:

    • Hours of operation
    • Important documents 
    • Class excuse policy
    • Health insurance policy 
    • Student eligibility 
    • Student rights and responsibilities 
    • Urgent and emergency care listing

    HEALTH SERVICES

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  • Sexual Violence Resources

    A confidential dating and domestic violence advocate is on campus on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. in the Cumberland House. Students may call 717-299-1249 or email MUAdvocate@caplanc.org to schedule an appointment. 

    The YWCA has a sexual assault advocate on campus every Monday from 8:30am-4:30pm in the Cumberland House.  Students can call 717-869-5013 or e-mail WeHearYou@ywcalancaster.org to schedule an appointment.

    24-Hour Rape Crisis Hotline: 717-392-7273

    Sexual Violence Awareness and Resources

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  • Pennie

    Pennie is Pennsylvania's official health insurance marketplace that connects residents to affordable healthcare plans.

    Pennie

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  • GoodRx

    GoodRx allows individuals to compare prices by local pharmacies, finding current prices and discounts. There are various free coupons that individuals can bring to the pharmacy to lower the cost of the cash price for prescriptions.

    GoodRx

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  • Union Community Care

    Union Community Care provides dental care, medical care, urgent care, school-based care for K-12 youth, behavioral health care, social support services, and pharmacy services in locations throughout Denver, Ephrata, Lancaster, Lebanon, and New Holland.

    Union Community Care

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  • PA Naloxone Coupon and Training

    Naloxone is an opioid overdose reversal medication that is available at local pharmacies without a doctor's prescription. Pennsylvania residents who purchase naloxone may be elligible to receive up to $50.00 to assist with the reimbursement of naloxone.

    The Center for Health Education and Promotion also provides Narcan (Naloxone) Training throughout the semester. 

    PA Naloxone Coupon

    MU Narcan Distribution Program

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