Student Counseling Center - Center City

Scheduling an Appointment

Students can schedule an appointment with an SCC counselor by calling the SCC directly at 215-503-2817. Please leave your name and contact information on the confidential voicemail and our SCC support staff will return your call. All calls are returned within one business day. Our SCC support staff will collect some basic information that will allow for a timely matching of services, based upon your individual needs.

Initial Appointment – What to Expect

Please do your best to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for your initial appointment, to check in with our front desk staff and to complete our registration forms. Students should bring their Jefferson student ID to counseling and care management appointments. If you are scheduled for a care management appointment, please bring your insurance care as well. The initial counseling appointment typically lasts 45 to 60 minutes, so please plan accordingly.

During the initial appointment, you will meet with a SCC counselor and develop a course of action with your counselor, which may include continuing counseling on campus or receiving a referral to an off-campus provider. 

Student – Eligibility

All enrolled students with a current and valid Jefferson student ID are eligible to receive services from the Student Counseling Center. While there is no defined session limit and no cost for counseling sessions, counselors follow a brief treatment model. For students in need of long-term care, an in-network referral, and/or an off-campus provider, an SCC counselor will be happy to assist you in connecting with our care management team that can assist in the process of finding a provider in the community. SCC staff are also available to assist students at distant locations by providing mental health referrals and resources in the student’s community.

For additional questions and/or information about fees or eligibility, please call the Center at 215-503-2817.