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Mental Health, Wellness and Performance

MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS AND PERFORMANCE

MENTAL HEALTH REFERRAL FORM

Located in the Liacouras Center, Lower Level, Room B10
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Resources in case of a Mental Health Emergency

A mental health emergency may occur at any time of the day or night. Many times student-athletes and coaches may not know what to do to help or how to respond to a mental health emergency. There are numerous crisis response centers and other resources in Philadelphia staffed by professionals trained to provide prompt guidance, evaluation and treatment intervention. The Crisis Response centers treat mental health emergencies 24-hours a days, seven days a week.

In an emergency on campus dial 215.204.1234 or if you're off campus dial 911.

You may also contact one of the Crisis Response Centers, or hotline numbers below.

Adult Crisis Response Centers (CRC) in Philadelphia
Temple/Episcopal Hospital Crisis Response Center (North)
100 Lehigh Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125
215.707.2577
Website

Einstein Medical Crisis Response Center (Northwest, Germantown & Roxborough)
1 Penn Boulevard
3rd Floor - Center Tower
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215.951.8300
Website

Friends Hospital Crisis Response Center (Northeast)
4641 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia, Pa 19124
215.831.2600
Website

Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Crisis Response Center (West & Southwest)
501 S 54th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215.748.9525
Website

Pennsylvania Hospital: Hall Mercer Crisis Response Center (Center City)
8th and Locust Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215.829.5433
Website

Suicide Prevention Hotlines
If you, or someone you know is having feelings or thoughts of wanting to hurt themselves there are trained professionals available to listen to you, understand how your problem is affecting you, provide support, and share any resources that may be helpful. The Lifeline is available for everyone, is free, and completely confidential.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
24-hour Suicide prevention Hotline
988
Website

Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual DisABILITY Services (DBHIDS)
24-hour Suicide and Crisis intervention Hotline
215.686.4420
Website

Mental Health Support Services
Crisis Text Line is a free, support service for individuals facing any type of crisis and is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Text "HOME" to 741741 from your cell phone and you will be connected to a trained crisis counselor.

Philadelphia Warm Line
1.855.507.9276 or 267.507.3945
The Warm Line is operated by trained Certified Peer Specialists for individuals in the community who are experiencing anxiety, depression, loss, stress, loneliness, relationship difficulties, and other life challenges.

Rape/Sexual Violence
Andrea Corparale Seiss
Title IX Coordinator
215.204.3283

Women Organized Against Rape
215.985.3333

Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline
866.723.3014

(PDF)Printable Resource List (PDF)
 
Coping in the Era of Coronavirus: A Webinar for Students
https://www.apa.org/education/coping-webinar-students  

Resources from the NCAA Sport Science Institute
http://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/coronavirus-covid-19
(PDF)
 
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TUWell is a provider of confidential, mental health and wellness services across the student-athlete Continuum of Wellness. We aim to be proactive, and efficient when intervention is necessary.  Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is unequivocal.  We strive to create an environment where we prioritize psychological safety, as we provide exceptional and compassionate care, prevent and treat conditions that affect the brain and behavior, and enhance the overall well-being of Temple Athletics.
 
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Dr. Stephany Coakley, a certified mental performance consultant and licensed professional counselor with a doctorate in exercise and sport science with a concentration in sports psychology, was named Senior Associate Athletic Director for Mental Health, Wellness and Performance in December, 2017. With the appointment, Dr. Coakley becomes the first full-time mental health specialist with the Temple University Department of Athletics.

Coakley, who earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees from Temple, returns to her alma mater with an impressive resume. Since 2003, the Nassau, Bahamas native has worked as a certified mental performance consultant with Maximum Mental Training Associates in Washington, D.C. There, Coakley coordinated mental health and wellness services for college student-athletes, as well as Olympians and professionals. Her duties included designing and coordinating mental health strength and conditioning programs for multiple and diverse sports; assessing psychological issues impacting athletes in the program; and performing robust evaluations to measure effectiveness and efficiency in order to improve and strengthen existing programs and establish new ones.

In 2007, Coakley, who earned her doctorate at the University of North Carolina Greensboro, began working at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington. In her position as a master resilience trainer-performance expert, she managed performance enhancement interventions for Basic Combat Training recruits, Warriors in Transition, Army nurses and other military personnel. She also provided master resilience training to senior non-commissioned officers to improve their mental strength, readiness and resilience through the deployment cycle.

Coakley, who has served as an adjunct professor at three schools (Winston-Salem State, Salem College, Bowie State University), has presented at numerous workshops and panels on a variety of mental health and wellness topics over the last 20 years. Her areas of expertise include: mental skills training and mastery, personal player development, sport career transitions (SCT), injury and rehabilitation, positive youth development through sport, parenting well-rounded athletes, managing anxiety and other emotions, coping with pressure, building confidence, maintaining motivation, attention control, and military performance enhancement.
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 Dr. Kia Kerrin, DSW, LSW, is a clinical social worker and educator with a focus on mental health, psychotherapy, and social work education. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and has taught at institutions such as Temple University, Eastern University, and the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in clinical practice, research, and social work education. As the Mental Health Director at TUWell in Temple University’s Department of Athletics, Dr. Kerrin provides therapy, case management, and crisis intervention for student-athletes, utilizing evidence-based therapies. She also leads mental health and wellness workshops for teams. Her experience spans mobile therapy, research roles in psychiatric and cancer studies, and contributing to academic publications. Dr. Kerrin is passionate about community service, mentoring individuals and volunteering in educational and coaching roles
Alexander S. Strauss
  Alex Strauss, M.D. is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in both Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. He hold a Certificate of Additional Training in Sports Psychiatry from the International Society for Sports Psychiatry (ISSP). He received his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He completed his Adult, Child and Adolescent residency and fellowship at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC) a part of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. At WPIC, he served as the chief resident for education and the chair of the academic, administrative, clinical educator track. During his time at WPIC, he received comprehensive training in the assessment and treatment of all varieties of psychiatric illness. He is a partner at Centra, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Consulting Sport Psychiatrist for Temple University Athletics. He is a part of the National Football League Player Association (NFLPA’s) referral network and an approved provider for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Mental Health Registry. He has expertise in the use of psychiatric medication and psychotherapeutic techniques for the treatment of all age groups. He also has a special interest in the treatment of concussion and psychiatric illness in athletes.
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 Melissa Graham joined the TUWell team as a full-time Mental Health Counselor in July, 2022. She received her master’s degree in counseling psychology from Temple in May 2022. Melissa is working towards her license to become a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant.  
 
From August 2021-May 2022, Melissa had the opportunity to complete her clinical internship at TUWell under the supervision of Dr. Stephany Coakley. She completed her practicum working with children in an elementary school setting, as well as in a clinical setting at Kennedy Krieger Institute.  
 
Prior to Melissa coming to Temple, she was on the women’s cross country and track teams at Towson University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2020. She is excited to combine her passion for mental health and sport and performance psychology here at TUWell.
Benjamin Goudvis joins the TUWell team as a mental health counselor clinical intern for the 2025/2026 academic year under Dr. Stephany Coakley’s supervision.

He’s a current master’s student at Temple’s counseling psychology program and received his bachelor’s in psychology from Temple in 2024.

Born in Guatemala and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Benjamin is working towards his licensure to become a LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and aspires to pursue a career within the athletics world.
Kevin Presbery is currently a student in Temple's Master of Social Work program.

Kevin's role with TUWell focuses on supporting student-athletes’ mental health and overall well-being. He will be working alongside the department to provide resources, guidance, and a safe space for conversations around stress, performance, and personal challenges.

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