Gannon University Counseling Center
If you'd like to initiate counseling, please email us at counseling@gannon.edu and Counseling Center staff member will respond to schedule a phone triage appointment with you. A phone triage appointment typically
lasts 10-15 minutes and we will discuss your concerns/needs as well as our services to come up with a plan for ongoing counseling.
If
you (or another Gannon student) are currently experiencing a mental
health crisis and do not feel safe (i.e. you/they are experiencing
current thoughts or behaviors related to suicide), you can walk in to
the Counseling Center any time Monday through Friday 8:00am to
4:30pm and let the front desk know that you need a Crisis Consultation.
For any after hours crises, please contact:
- 911 (or go to the ER) or
- Erie Crisis Services at (814) 456-2014 or
- Gannon Police and Safety at (814) 871-7777
Location
210 West 6th Street Erie, PA 16541
(Lower-level of Harborview Apartments at the corner of West 6th Street and Sassafras Street)
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday - 8 AM to 4:30 PM (except during university breaks) After-hours, by appointment
Staff
Jill Amenta
Office Coordinator
amenta005@gannon.edu
814-871-7622
Jodi Giacomelli, Ph.D., LPC
Director
organ002@gannon.edu
(814) 871-7741
Alyson Eagle, LPC, NCC
Staff Therapist
eagle002@gannon.edu
(814) 871-7011
Michael Madonia, LCSW
Staff Therapist
madonia002@gannon.edu
(814) 871-7965
Christine Agnello, LPC
Staff Therapist
agnello005@gannon.edu
(814) 871-5884
Services
Phone Triage Appointments
If you'd like to initiate counseling, please email us at counseling@gannon.edu Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm and a Counseling Center staff member will respond to schedule a phone triage appointment with you. In the 10-15 minute phone triage appointment,
we will discuss your concerns/ needs as well as our services and then come up with a plan for ongoing counseling.
Individual Counseling
Therapists in the Counseling Center will provide short-term counseling to students enrolled at Gannon University. Students who require extended or specialized counseling may be referred to an off-campus mental health provider. In the event of a referral,
therapists in the Counseling Center will provide interim case management and support in connecting with the referral.
Group Counseling
Students experiencing common concerns (i.e. anxiety, grief, self-esteem, relationship problems) may benefit from group counseling. Groups are formed based on counselor assessment and student interest. Please contact the Counseling Center for additional
information about group counseling offered on-campus.
Couples Counseling
Students who are both currently enrolled at Gannon University can meet with a counselor for short-term couples counseling. Both students must be interested in couples counseling and both must complete separate initial consultations prior to starting couples
counseling.
Somebody I Know Needs Support
Therapists are available for consultation if you are concerned about a peer. The counselor will discuss your concerns and work with you to develop possible options for you to implement while reaching out to your loved one. You can also complete a Behavioral
Intervention Team (BIT) form regarding your concerns about a student currently enrolled at Gannon University, which will be reviewed and addressed by the on-campus BIT Team.
Psychiatric Services
The Counseling Center has a consulting psychiatrist for limited hours per week during the academic year. Students must complete an initial consultation with a therapist to determine eligibility for psychiatric services.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality is strictly upheld and would only be broken if there is clear and present danger to a student, another person and/or to the Gannon community. In this case, only relevant and pertinent information will be released which is meant to ensure
the safety of the students and the members of the Gannon community.
Relaxation Room
The Gannon Counseling Center houses the Relaxation Room, a free and unlimited service available to the students enrolled at Gannon University. Contents of the Relaxation Room include:
- A heated, reclining & massage chair
- Aromatherapy - Diffusers & essential oils
- Various selections of tea
- Guided relaxation/ breathing exercises
- Calm lighting & other relaxing activities
Social Media
Crisis Services & Resources
If you (or another Gannon student) are currently experiencing a mental health crisis and do not feel safe (i.e. you/they are experiencing current thoughts or behaviors related to suicide), please come to the Counseling Center any time Monday through Friday
8:00am to 4:30pm and let the front desk know that you need a Crisis Consultation.
For any after-hours crises, please contact:
- Erie Police Department at 911
- Gannon Police and Safety at (814) 871-7777
- Erie Crisis Services at (814) 456-2014
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line
Text 741-741
Steps for the Crisis Text Line:
- Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis.
- A crisis does not ONLY mean suicide: it’s any painful emotion for which you need support. Text a volunteer at 741741.
- Your opening message can say anything: Some opt-in words you see advertised ("HELLO," "START").
- The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
- A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform.
Crime Victim Center of Erie County
Call 814-455-9414
The Crime Victim Center of Erie County is a free support for survivors of sexual assault that is available 24/7
- Trained therapists can and will accompany to ER, if needed
Erie Area Hospitals
Saint Vincent Hospital [has a behavioral health inpatient unit]
232 West 25th Street
Erie, PA
(814) 452-5530
Millcreek Community Hospital [has a behavioral health inpatient unit]
5515 Peach Street
Erie, PA
(814) 868-8270
UPMC Hamot [does NOT have a behavioral health inpatient unit]
201 State Street
Erie, PA
(814) 877-6000