Health and Wellness

While sometimes concerning behaviors overlap with multiple departments and teams, below is a list of various concerning behaviors and who is best to connect with regarding those behaviors.

Examples of concerning behaviors CARE Support Services typically assists with: 

• Exhibits “bizarre” behavior
• Talks about suicide or homicide
• Shows inappropriate anger or hostility
• Seems overly emotional, depressed, aggressive, suspicious, etc.
• Comes to class drunk or high
• Is the subject of complaints by other students
• Appears to have distorted body image or disordered eating symptomatology
• Difficulty due to illness or death in the family

Examples of concerning behaviors to connect with Public Safety about:

• Poses immediate threat to self
• Writes/verbalizes direct threat to another

Anytime there is immediate threat to safety for the student or campus community, please contact public safety right away at 610-436-3311 or 911.CARE Referrals can be completed AFTER Public Safety has been contacted. 

Examples of concerns to connect with ODEI/ Title IX:

• Is the victim of a sexual assault
• Reports sexual harassment or discrimination

REPORT SEXUAL MISCONDUCT     REPORT DISCRIMINATION OR HARASSMENT

Examples of academic concerns:

Continuously disrupts class and refuses to stop

• • Please refer to the Disruptive Classroom Policy 

Has serious issues with test-taking/presentations

• • Please refer to SSET through Navigate 

Is suspected of cheating/academic dishonesty

• • Please refer to the Academic Integrity Policy

*If the situation is an emergency, please call Public Safety now, at 610-436-3311*

Complete a CARE Referral Form

While we understand that every situation is different, we encourage that reporters connect with the student of concern prior to completing the CARE referral form. Talking with students prior to completing the CARE referral form allows reporters together more information about the situation so CARE can better assist. In many cases, reporters who talked with the student of concern, were able to provide resources directly to the student and avoid delay in support.

The information in this form will be kept as private as possible and only shared with those who need to know. You may submit an anonymous report, although it may hamper our ability to provide full support to the student. West Chester University is committed to creating and maintaining a campus environment where safety, health, and well-being are priorities for all.

Once a CARE Referral Form is submitted, the CARE Team will review and determine next steps.

Someone from the CARE Team may reach out if there are any additional questions.

Title	Name and Contact Information
Assistant Vice President for Health and Wellness  Chair of CARE Team	Dr. B.K. Taylor 610-436-3086 btaylor3@wcupa.edu
Case Manager for CARE Support Services	Kristin Yeager 610-436-3089 care@wcupa.edu
Interim Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students	Denine Rocco 610-436-1075 drocco@wcupa.edu
Director of Wellness Promotion	Jayme Trogus 610-436-2336 jtrogus@wcupa.edu
Faculty Associate for Student Engagement and Retention	Dr. Tammy James 610-436-6999 tjames@wcupa.edu
Director of Residence Life	Dr. Leah Tobin 610-436-3415 ltobin@wcupa.edu
Assistant Dean of Students	Christina Brenner 610-436-3511 cbrenner@wcupa.edu
Public Safety Special Investigator	Detective Matthew Rychlak 610-436-3174 mrychlak@wcupa.edu
Director of Counseling Services	Dr. Rachel Daltry 610-436-2301 rdaltry@wcupa.edu
Director for Equity and Compliance	Lynn Klingensmith, Esq.  610-436-2433 lklingensmith@wcupa.edu
Director of Academic Support & Advocacy Center	Dr. Jamin Bartolomeo 610-436-1039 jbartolomeo@wcupa.edu

• The Counseling Center- Provides free and confidential consultation with a therapist, along with various group therapies.  
  • Phone number: 610-436-2301
  • Located: Lawrence Center, second Level
• Wellness Promotion- Provides various services and programs, such as BASICS & CASICS, Wellness Coaching, RefRAMe Campaign, and more! 
  • Phone number: 610-426-0730
  • Email: wellness@wcupa.edu
  • Located: Commonwealth Hall, Ground floor
• Office of Educational Accessibility (OEA) - Provides accommodations on campus and support to students with disabilities.
  • Phone number: 610-436-2564
  • Email: oea@wcupa.edu
  • Located: Lawrence Center 223
• Dub-C Autism Program (D-CAP) - Provides supports to degree-seeking WCU students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Contact Cherie Fishbaugh
    • Phone number: 610-426-3168
    • Email: cfishbaugh@wcupa.edu
• Learning and Resource Center (LARC)- Provides academic supports to students such as tutoring, Success Coaching, and Academic Success Workshops. 
  • Phone number: 610-436-2535
  • Email: larc@wcupa.edu
  • Located: Lawrence Center 224
• Resource Pantry- Provides fresh produce, non-perishable food items, personal care items, and school supplies to any WCU student regardless of need level. 
  • Phone number: 610-436-2378
  • Email: pantry@wcupa.edu
  • Located: Commonwealth Hall, Lower Level
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  • If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The Crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans.
  • Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255
  • Text the National suicide Prevention Lifeline at 741-741

For any additional questions, please reach out to us at care@wcupa.edu!