Health and Wellness Center

The Health and Wellness Center is closed for Winter Break starting December 18, 2020 at 4 PM and will re-open January 19, 2021 at 9am. If you would like to speak to someone regarding a medical or Covid issue, please contact Team Health at 844-973-1590. To speak with a counselor, please call Protocall at 610-526-7778.

If you are on-campus and experiencing a medical or mental health crisis, urgent care is available 24 hours a day. Contact Campus Safety (610-526-7911) for transportation to Bryn Mawr Hospital Emergency Room. Remember that in a true emergency situation, you should seek treatment at the hospital emergency room. Finances can be worked out later, if necessary.

Additional Crisis Resources:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or call 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line or text HOME to 741741

Trevor Project (LGBTQ) or call 1-866-4-uTREVOR (1-866-488-7386)

Students of color: Text STEVE to 741741 or learn more here.

Free Mental Health Support is available for all currently enrolled BMC students on or off campus through MySSP.

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Watch this short video to learn more about MY SSP! App Language Settings Available in: English, Spanish, French, Korean, Arabic, Mandarin & Cantonese (Simplified Chinese chat)

For those outside the U.S. and Canada, here is information on avoiding international dialing fees while using MySSP abroad. Information about use abroad can also be found in the app.

Additional Counseling Resources

To reach the Health and Wellness Center during our hours of operation (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.), please call 610-526-7360 to speak to a receptionist. See below for online self-scheduling options.

The Health and Wellness Center’s hours of operation (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.):

Students can access the Medical Services via telehealth and in-person by appointment.
The Counseling Service provides counseling and psychiatry via telecounseling using a HIPPA compliant platform.

Please call 610-526-7360 to schedule an appointment. There are no walk-in or drop-in hours because of our wish to keep staff and students safe.

For student COVID-19 test results: download the LabCorp App from Google Play or Apple App Store (see LabCorp Test Results brochure or contact Beth Kotarski with questions).

How to time your coronavirus test before travel:

· Check individual, National, Regional and State health department websites regarding coronavirus regulations and testing instructions for entering that destination.

· Check website regulations regarding coronavirus for travel on airlines, train lines and bus lines.

· There are several options for testing: Urgent Care Centers, some pharmacies, and pop up testing sites. Check the Bryn Mawr College Health and Wellness website for more information on testing sites - https://www.brynmawr.edu/healthcenter/medical-services.

· It is important to keep in mind that many testing sites require a pre-scheduled appointments for testing. Call ahead and to schedule. Be sure to ask before scheduling a test, what time frame the result will be produced.

Online Self-Scheduling now available for GYN Visits through the Patient Portal (click on the "Appts" tab):

Please Note: You will be receiving a call from a blocked number on your appointment date and time, unless you are told that it will be a physical appointment.

GYN services include Education, Counseling, and Screenings on:

Contraception (birth control) including prescription refills
Pregnancy Testing and Options Counseling
Sexual Wellness, including Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) testing and treatment
Cervical Cancer screening (begin at age 21)
Breast and chest health care
Pelvic exams
- Abnormal or heavy discharge that itches, burns, has an odor, or causes you discomfort
- Irregular menstrual cycles or menstrual bleeding concerns
- Menstrual cramps that cause you to miss school or work
- Painful penetration

The following counseling appointments can also be self-scheduled through the patient portal (click on the "Appts" tab):

First Visit: Brief Counseling Assessment (required for new and returning students, including those who would like to schedule with a staff Psychiatrist)
Case Management (for help with referrals, insurance questions, finding providers off campus, etc.)
Drug and Alcohol Assessments
Re-enrollment Appointments (for students returning from a leave of absence)
Groups and Workshops

After hours when the Health and Wellness Center is closed:

For medical & COVID issues, please call Team Health at 844-973-1590 to be connected with a medical provider.
To speak with a counselor, please call Protocall at 610-526-7778.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call Campus Safety at 610-526-7911

COVID-19 Prevention: There is currently no vaccine to prevent 2019-nCoV infection. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus. As a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Do not share food, eating utensils, drinks, cups and vapes/JUULs, etc.

There is no specific antiviral treatment recommended for 2019-nCoV infection. For further information refer to the CDC's website.

View Bryn Mawr College's coronavirus information page.

In Response to Racial Violence

The BMC Health and Wellness Center grieves the relentless series of violence toward Black individuals and communities. This race based violence adds to the already overwhelming chaos and stress of the current pandemic. We strongly oppose discrimination, hate, and intolerance and stand in solidarity with our Black students, faculty, and staff.

Prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination have a relentless impact on mental health, physical health, and well-being. Many reactions can ensue from these events, such as fear, anger, and grief. Below there are resources you can connect with to process how systems of oppression and traumatic events impact your feelings, beliefs, and identities.

Although supporting our students who feel directly impacted by racism is paramount, we also strongly advocate for the antiracist education and allyship of all students, faculty, and staff. We hope that the resources below resonate with members of the BMC community as ways in which we can both support those who are hurting and join together to facilitate a more inclusive and supportive environment for all.