The Counseling, Health and Wellness Center continues to make mental health counseling and healthcare accessible to our students. Most of our services are now offered virtually, conveniently through a phone or video conference. For more information on how to contact us, please click below. For Health Services For Counseling Services
University Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) If you are a student, you must email COVIDCHWC@WPUNJ.EDU to report exposure or a positive COVID-19 test.
COVID-19 Vaccines are available for everyone 16 years of age and older. You can visit Atlantic Health System COVID-19 Vaccine scheduler here or visit Vaccines.gov for vaccine locations near you. If you need support or have questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, email covidVACCINE@wpunj.edu Visit the CDC for further information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/facts.html To find COVID-19 testing site near you, visit covid19.nj.gov/testing.
Psychological Emergency There is a counselor on-call after office hours for psychological emergencies only. If you are experiencing a psychological emergency, and the office is closed, please call 973-720-2257 and ask to speak to the counselor on call. In the event of a medical emergency on campus, please call 911. You may also go to your nearest emergency room for a medical or psychological emergency. Student Health Insurance Plan (Fall 2020) Information about your student health insurance coverage can be found by visiting the Aetna Student Health website. For general enrollment or waiver information, please visit WPU Student Health Insurance Plan Information. WPU Fights The Flu! Get a flu shot. We strongly recommend everyone get a seasonal flu vaccination. While it will not prevent COVID-19, influenza is currently widespread in New Jersey. Flu vaccines are available at local pharmacies covered by most medical insurances. Read the NJ Department of Health weekly flu activity reports. Submitting Immunization Records WATCH THIS SHORT VIDEO FOR DIRECTIONS: Entering Immunization Records Please log-into the STUDENT HEALTH PORTAL - Access via WPconnect > Student tab > under General Services - Click for: A Visual Guide to the Student Health Portal SELF-ENTER your immunization dates into the FORMS section of the Portal Then UPLOAD valid copy of your immunization record -OR- the completed WPU Health (immunization) Form to our office for review - Also in the Portal, complete the MENINGITIS SURVEY & RISK QUESTIONNAIRE under the FORMS section ** MenB vaccine (Trumenba/Bexsero) is NOT the same as MenACWY (Menactra/Menveo) and therefore MenB DOES NOT fulfill the state vaccine requirement for dorming. MenB vaccine is highly recommended but not required for university attendance unless indicated by a YES response on the meningitis risk questionnaire.
