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CHARLES WIDGER SCHOOL OF LAW

WELLNESS RESOURCES

VILLANOVA LAW COUNSELORS

Beginning in the spring 2024 semester, ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ Law will have two embedded counselors at John F. Scarpa Hall. Dr. Allison Kozloff and Dr. Candice Post will have counseling appointments in the law school on Mondays and Tuesdays from 12:00–4:30 PM.

Interested students must schedule an appointment in advance. To schedule an appointment:

  1. Call 610-519-4050 weekdays between 9 AM and 5 PM, or
  2. Submit the  to receive a call from the University Counseling Center to schedule your appointment.
  3. When the UCC staff calls back to confirm the appointment,  please indicate you want the appointment at the Law School location (Room 138) with one of the embedded counselors.

     

VILLANOVA HEALTH SERVICES

ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ University seeks to offer the highest quality health services to ensure that students receive the support they need to succeed in college. These resources and services are designed to keep you healthy and happy.

STUDENT HEALTH CENTER
COUNSELING CENTER
OFFICE OF HEALTH PROMOTION
SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCES

     

STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH SOCIETY

The Student Mental Health Society provides a space for students to discuss mental health issues, as well as end the stigma about mental health in the law school setting. Through programming and awareness campaigns, the organization will work to promote the mental health resources offered by ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ University. To address the expressed need for mental health support, this organization will act as a liaison between students and the administration, aiming to receive and voice concerns they may have. This group will focus solely on mental health and wellness programming.

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MENTAL HEALTH & LAW STUDENT WELL-BEING COUNCIL

ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ Law relaunched the Deans’ Mental Health and Law Student Well-being Advisory Council in Fall 2023. The Advisory Council’s goal is to create open dialogue between law students and the administration about mental health and well-being concerns, promote resources both within the law school and the legal profession, and to destigmatize these issues among peers.

Members:

  • Phoebe Cooper '24
  • Meghan Fleming '24
  • Hannah Lambert '25, SBA Wellness Chair
  • Kelsey McCafferty '25
  • Gabby Painter '26
  • Kate Redding '24, President of the Student Mental Health Society
  • Meghan Roddick '26

Advisors: 

  • Andrew Lund, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
  • Nancy Whalen, Director of Student Affairs and Wellbeing

     

ADDITIONAL WELLNESS RESOURCES

LAWYERS CONCERNED FOR LAWYERS

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of PA is a comprehensive assistance program designed to meet the unique needs of law students, lawyers, judges and their family members who are struggling with alcohol and drug-related problems, as well as other emotional and mental health issues.

LAW STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

This Toolkit provides pre-law advisors, law school administrators, counseling personnel, faculty, students, student leaders and lawyer assistance programs with a user-friendly resource to deal with mental health and substance use.

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones and best practices for professionals.

THE JED FOUNDATION

The Jed Foundation (JED) empowers teens and young adults with the skills and support to grow into healthy, thriving adults.

ULIFELINE

ULifeline is an anonymous, confidential, online resource center, where college students can be comfortable searching for the information they need and want regarding emotional health.

Nancy A. Whalen
Director of Student Affairs and Wellbeing 
Room 178