Resources
Dealing with Anxiety and Stress
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Self-Care Resources
Taking care of your mental health doesn’t have to be complicated. Penn State offers self-guided tools you can use anytime.
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Resolving Roommate Conflicts
Find resources through Penn State Office of Residence Life.
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Prioritizing Your Well-Being
Penn State offers a full range of wellness services aimed at supporting students’ physical, mental, and emotional health — from sleep and stress to nutrition, sexual health, and healthy relationships.
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Balance and Stress: Take a Break
Learn about the benefits of taking breaks to relax, de-stress, and clear your mind and how to make the most of them.
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Physical Activity
Penn State offers a range of wellness and exercise opportunities that meet the needs and interest of all students, regardless of fitness level and experience.
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Crisis Services
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need immediate support
Dealing with Test Anxiety
Talking to Someone Who Can Help: On Campus
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Counseling and Psychological Services
Reach out to Penn State’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), who can help you resolve personal concerns that may interfere with your academic progress, social development, and satisfaction at Penn State.
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Crisis Intervention
We’re here to connect you with help—whether you're in crisis yourself or supporting someone else.
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Student Care & Advocacy
Find tools and support to make difficult situations (e.g. death in the family, mental health concern, medical emergency) more manageable.
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Relationship Violence Outreach, Intervention, and Community Education Center
Visit to find support if you have been impacted by sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, harassment, or other campus climate issues.
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Health Promotion and Wellness
Learn about a variety health education programs related to alcohol, marijuana, sexually transmitted diseases, nutrition, and more.
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Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity
Contact the center if you have concerns related to an open, safe, and inclusive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students at Penn State University.
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Religious and Spiritual Support
Explore a multitude of faith traditions in a compassionate, open-minded setting through the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development (CSED).
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Student Disability Resources
Contact the Office of Student Disability Resources (SDR) for support services and reasonable academic accommodations.
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Student Legal Services
Contact Student Legal Services for advice, representation, referrals, and other legal help.
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University Health Services (UHS)
Receive specialized outpatient student health services through UHS.
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Resources for Veterans
See a list of local and national resources to help returning veterans address common concerns that may impede a quality university experience.
Talking to Someone Who Can Help: In the Community
Help with Food and Housing Insecurity
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SNAP-Plan Guidelines and Policy
Pennsylvania Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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Basic Needs
If you're struggling with essentials like food, housing, clothing, or transportation, you're not alone. Connect with resources and services to help you stay safe, healthy, and focused on your goals.
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The Lion’s Pantry
The Lion’s Pantry serves as the official on-campus student food pantry at Penn State’s University Park campus.
School Supplies
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School Supplies for Student Success
This initiative through the Penn State Chaiken Center for Student Success ensures every University Park student has access to essential school supplies at no cost...notebooks, pens, binders, folders, calculators, flash drives, erasers, and more.
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Course Reserves, Electronic Reserves, and Open Educational Resources
Some of your textbooks may be available for physical/electronic loan or freely available online through the University Libraries.
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Limited textbook funding may be available for DUS students. Please speak with your DUS adviser for more information.
Self Help
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Wellness Self-Help
Welltrack Boost is a self-guided, clinically supported, set of tools that will help you assess, understand, and work on your own behavioral health and wellness.
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