Access Services
Getting Started at TCS
If this is an emergency please go to your nearest psychiatric emergency center: (Crisis Response Center -Temple University Hospital - Episcopal Campus 100 East Lehigh Avenue - Philadelphia, PA 19125) or call 911 for assistance, or 215-204-1234 to reach Temple police if you live close to main campus.
Call the counseling center main number (215) 204-7276 if you want to speak to an on-duty counselor to consult about an urgent matter.
Health Sciences Campus (HSC) students, please click the "Health Sciences Campus (HSC) Students" link below to read more about accessing TCS at HSC.
New Clients
Thank you for visiting TCS, please note:
- Only the student requesting services should register (Registration is from 10am-3pm, Monday - Friday).
- Most of our services can only be provided when you are located in the state of Pennsylvania. If you would like continuing services outside of Pennsylvania, please indicate if you would like our office to assist you to find a provider in your area.
- If you are generally unable to be seen during our regular business hours, please indicate this on your registration paperwork.
- Remain on until all forms are completed.
- After forms are submitted, you will receive a call from TCS to set up your Initial Consultation session. The initial consultation is a phone appointment and you will be able to discuss options for treatment with the counselor at that time (which includes services that may exist in-person versus remote on or off-campus). Please plan to be in a confidential & private space for your Initial Consultation phone session.
- If you are interested in Skills Classes or Yoga only please click on that option below.
It can take 20-30 minutes to register
Please click here Registration and complete section #1 (Main and Ambler students)
Returning Clients
If you have been seen at TCS in the past and are interested in speaking to a counselor please call 215-204-7276 and leave your name, phone number, email address and a message.
Skills Classes, Yoga, & eligible Support Groups Only
If you are interested in Skills Classes and Yoga only:
- Only the student requesting services should register (Registration is from 10am-3pm, Monday - Friday).
- Most of our services can only be provided when you are located in the state of Pennsylvania. If you are interested in remote services outside of Pennsylvania, please complete our full registration to get connected with our Case Management and Referral Team, or you can use our referral database to locate virtual groups in your area.
- If you are interested in one of our Skills Groups, eligible Support Groups or Yoga classes only, please select #4 (Skills Classes and Yoga Only) when you are on the registration page (link below).
- If you are interested in other TCS services (Individual, Group, Resiliency Resource Center, Psychiatry, Case Management, Referral), or if not sure which services would best meet your needs, please comple registration forms (#1 for Main & Ambler Campus students, #2 for HSC students).
- Remain on until all forms are completed.
- After forms are submitted, you will be contacted within 2 business days to confirm your group registration.
Please click here Registration and complete section #4 (Skills Classes and Yoga Only)
Current Clients
If you are a current client who has had an initial consultation and needs to reach your counselor, please call 215-204-7276 and leave your name, phone number, email address and a message. You do not need to complete paperwork again unless we determine your information is outdated.
Crisis Support
Please click here for information on crisis support.
Health Sciences Campus (HSC) Students
NEW CLIENTS
Thank you for visiting TCS at HSC, please note:
- Only the student requesting services should register (registration hours are 10am-3pm, Monday - Friday).
- It can take 20-30 minutes to register.
- Remain on the webpage until all forms are completed.
- If you are generally unable to be seen for appointments during our regular business hours, please indicate this on your registration paperwork.
- After registration forms are submitted, you will receive an email from TCS-HSC by the end of the next business day inviting you to schedule an appointment. Most students will be scheduled an intake appointment. Please respond at your earliest convenience. If you do not receive an email by the end of the next business day, please call the TCS at HSC front desk at 215-707-4088. The intake is an in-person or virtual appointment and you will be able to discuss options for treatment with the counselor at that time. If virtual, please plan to be in a confidential & private space for your intake.
- Most of our services can only be provided when you are located in the state of Pennsylvania. If you would like continuing services outside of Pennsylvania, please indicate if you would like our office to assist you to find a provider in your area.
Please click here Registration and complete #2 (for HSC students only)
RETURNING CLIENTS
If you have been seen at TCS at HSC in the past and are interested in speaking to a counselor please call 215-707-4088 and speak directly with a staff person. Otherwise, please leave your name, phone number, email address and a message. TCS-HSC staff will contact you as soon as possible.
CURRENT CLIENTS
If you are a current client who has had an intake and needs to reach your counselor, please call 215-707-4088 and speak directly with a staff person. Otherwise, please leave your name, phone number, email address and a message. You do not need to complete paperwork again unless we determine your information is outdated.
CRISIS SUPPORT
Please click here for information on crisis support.