Welcome to West Chester University’s Community Mental Health Services
Affordable, Compassionate Mental Health Care for Our Community
At Community Mental Health Services (CMHS), we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care—regardless of income, insurance status, or background. We are a community-based training clinic that provides low-cost therapy and psychological assessment services to children, teens, adults, and families. Therapy services are offered both in person and via telehealth.
Our clinic is staffed by advanced doctoral students in clinical psychology and master’s students in mental health counseling who are carefully supervised by experienced, licensed psychologists and licensed professional counselors. This means you receive thoughtful, evidence-based care that’s grounded in the latest research—at a fraction of the cost of private therapy.
We serve children (ages 6+), teens, adults and families. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or just feeling stuck, we’re here to help.
Get Started Here by Filling out the CMHS Contact Form
Healing the Wounds of
Racial Trauma
A FREE & VIRTUAL 7-Week Therapy Group for Adults (18+)!
Start Date: March 27th, 2026
When: Fridays, time is based on participants schedule
Length: 7-week series
Fees: Free of charge!
Location: Telehealth (Zoom)
Deadline to Join: March 20th
Our Mission and Values
At Community Mental Health Services, we believe that mental health care should be:
- Affordable/Accessible
- Inclusive
- Compassionate
- Empowering
Our Approach
- We listen with respect and compassion
- We check in about your comfort and readiness
- We offer tools for grounding, emotional regulation, and building trust
- We recognize the impact of race, gender, culture, and identity on mental health
What to Expect
- Contact us via phone, email, or complete the online form
- Our clinic staff will schedule a brief phone consultation.
- We’ll match you with a student therapist who fits your needs.
- You’ll meet with your student therapist for an Intake Session to get you started.
Whether you're seeking support for yourself or a loved one, reaching out is the first step toward healing. We're honored to walk that journey with you.
A safe, supportive place to be heard and grow.
Why Choose a Training Clinic?
You may be wondering what it’s like to work with a student therapist. Here’s what you can expect:
- Dedicated, compassionate care from therapists who are deeply committed to helping others
- Evidence-based treatments tailored to your specific concerns
- Close supervision by licensed psychologists ensures quality and accountability
- Time and attention: student therapists often have more availability to deeply understand and support your needs
Fees and Accessibility
Affordable and Accessible
We don’t accept insurance, and this helps keep costs low. If cost is still a barrier to care, we offer a sliding scale based on your income and ability to pay. Our mission is to reduce financial barriers
and help you get the care you need.
- Therapy Fees
- Standard fees: $75 for intakes and $40 per session
- Assessment Fees
- Assessments typically fall between $400 and $1000 depending on the type of assessment.
- Sliding scale rates are available if our standards fees are beyond your budget. Ask us about a fee reduction.
- Flexible scheduling options, including Monday and Tuesday evenings
Location & Hours
Location:
We are located on the campus of West Chester University and have dedicated parking right in front of our building:
Community Mental Health Services
8th Floor Wayne Hall
125 West Rosedale Avenue
West Chester, PA 19383
Hours:
Monday: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: CLOSED
Limited availability outside of clinic hours
Clinic Closures 2026
Spring Break: 3/9/26-3/15/26
Summer 2026
Summer I closure: 5/9/26-5/23/26; clinic opens 5/26/26
Memorial Day: 5/25/26
Juneteenth: 6/19/26
Summer II closure:6/27/26-7/11/26
Summer III closure: 8/8/26-8/22/26
Fall Semester 2026
Labor Day: 9/7/26
Fall Break: 10/12/26-10/13/26
Thanksgiving Break: 11/25/26-11/29/26
26/27 Holiday Break: 12/19/26-1/3/27
Clinic opens: 1/4/27
To schedule an appointment or for more information please call our office at 610-436-2510 or email us at cmhs@wcupa.edu
