Health and Wellness: Local Resources
Campus Health
The campus Health Center is located in the Student Life building.
Mrs. Lauren Born, BSN, RN, is the Director of Health Services.
Health Center Hours:
Monday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Crime Hotline
The Crime Victims’ Center in West Chester operates a 24-hour hotline:
Crimes: (610) 692-7420
Hospitals
This is not a comprehensive listing of hospitals in Chester County. It shows the closest hospitals in the Phoenixville, PA environ.
- 140 Nutt Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 983-1000 - 255 W. Lancaster Ave.
Paoli, PA 19301
(484) 565-1000 - 11 Independence Drive
Spring City, PA 19475
Phone: (610) 948-0981
Fax: (610) 948-1464
Chemical or HazMat
1 (800) 424-9300
CHEMTREC is a 24/7/365 emergency call center that provides immediate information and assistance to anyone involved in a chemical or hazardous material incident around the globe. Free of charge to the caller.
Poison Control Center
American Association of Poison Control Centers
1 (800) 222-1222
Free, private, expert medical advice 24/7/365. Poison centers are staffed by pharmacists, physicians, nurses and poison information providers who are toxicology specialists.
Sexual Assault Hotline
Rape Crisis Council of Chester County (Also known as the Crime Victims’ Center) operates a 24-hour hotline:
Sexual Assault: (610) 692-7273
Suicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1 (800) 273-8255
A free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Chester County Health Services
The following is a list of agencies and associations that serve or are located in the Chester County area. It is not comprehensive, but rather a representative listing of health and wellness organizations.
The first entry on the list is a directory of area support groups produced by the Chester County Department of Aging Services. It is an excellent up-to-date resource:
- Directory of Area Support Groups – Chester CountyHIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
- American Cancer Society – Chester CountyThe local office of the American Cancer Society is located at:
1615 W Chester Pike Ste 105
West Chester, PA 19382
800-227-2345 - American Red Cross – Southeastern Pennsylvania ChapterThe Southeastern Pennsylvania (SEPA) Chapter of the American Red Cross offers service to Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, Chester, and Bucks Counties. SEPA is one of the largest American Red Cross chapters in the country.
- Autism Child Care Connection Network“Mission is to provide parental support & advocacy to the Autism community by providing a space for the needs of the child and family.”
- Cerebral Palsy Association of Chester County, PA“We are also known as Chester County Disability Services because we focus not only on people with cerebral palsy but a variety of physical disabilities such as spinal cord injuries, and MS. We also provide services to people with brain injury and Autism. All services assist individuals to maintain their independence in the community.”
- Chester Counseling CenterLocated in Phoenixville, Chester Counseling Centera non-profit organization offering individual, group and family therapy for a variety of substance abuse and mental health disorders.
- Chester County Association for the Blind71 South 1st Avenue
Coatesville, PA 19320-3461
(610) 384-2767 - Dental Society of Chester County and Delaware County“Our mission is to reduce the disparities in dental health care by providing preventive and basic dental services, education, and outreach programs to low income, uninsured, and underinsured children and adults.”
- Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU)Educational services for children, especially those with developmental delays.
- Coatsville VA Medical CenterTheir mission is to “honor America’s veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.” There is also a community-based outpatient clinic in Spring City, PA.
- Hearing Loss Association of Pennsylvania – Chester County ChapterTheir mission is to “open the world of communication to people with hearing loss through information, advocacy, education and support.”
- Home of the Sparrow“To provide housing and supportive services to homeless and low-income women who want to improve their lives and become self-sufficient.”
- How to Find Health & Human Services in Chester CountyA handy resource directory of all of the health services available in Chester County.
- Narcotics Anonymous – Chester CountyThe local contact number is:
610-534-9510 - Overeaters Anonymous – Chester County“Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. OA charges no dues or fees; it is self-supporting through member contributions.”
Local contact number is: 610-409-0633 - Phoenixville Community Health Foundation“The mission of Phoenixville Community Health Foundation is to improve the health and quality of life in the community we serve. The Foundation has taken a broad definition of health. This definition encompasses prevention and education and requires that the Foundation, through its grantmaking and community efforts, serve to improve the quality of life of the community.”
- Southeastern Pennsylvania Intergroup Association (SEPIA)“The Southeastern Pennsylvania Intergroup Association of Alcoholics Anonymous welcomes you to its official web site. SEPIA covers the Southeastern Pennsylvania area, including the city of Philadelphia and the surrounding counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery. Our primary purpose is to carry the message of recovery to the alcoholic who still suffers. If you want to drink, that’s your business; if you want to stop, it’s ours. We can help!”
- Crime Victims’ Center of Chester COunty“The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc. provides free and confidential services to victims and their family members and significant others who reside in or were victimized in Chester County, Pennsylvania.”
Campus Security
Campus Security is on duty 24 hours per day to provide immediate response to all emergencies and to contact appropriate emergency-response personnel.
(610) 917-1447
Police
The campus is divided into two townships: Charlestown and Schuylkill.
For all emergencies dial 9-1-1
Non-emergency numbers are listed below:
The Pennsylvania State Police cover Charlestown Township.
997 Lieds Road
Coatesville, PA 19320
(484) 340-3241Schuylkill Twp. Police Dept.
111 Valley Park Rd # A
Phoenixville, PA
(610) 933-5820
(610) 935-2440
Fire Departments
The two fire companies closest to campus are listed below.
For all emergencies dial 9-1-1
- Kimberton Fire Company
(610) 935-1388 - West End Fire Company
(610) 933-9930