Counseling and Psychological Services: Moving to Market Street in January |
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December 16, 2014, Volume 61, No. 17 |
The Counseling and Psychological Services Department (CAPS) at the University of Pennsylvania will relocate in January of 2015 to 3624 Market Street, just two blocks from its current location at 36th and Walnut Streets and a half-block from the Student Health Service (SHS). This move was necessitated by plans to open the Ronald O. Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics in the West Philadelphia Trust Building where CAPS and other University offices are now located.
CAPS staff and operations will begin relocating on December 29, during Winter Break, so as not to disrupt student treatment. Clinicians will begin seeing students in the new space on January 6.
At 3624 Market, CAPS gained 25% net square feet. The new complex occupies a 13,748 square-foot custom suite on the first floor. Individual staff offices will increase by 10%, conference and group therapy space by 300%. A single spacious waiting area better accommodates students, as do larger offices that can comfortably accommodate sessions with family members.
The flexible layout and off-lobby entrance thoughtfully facilitates individual and group sessions while offering clients ease of access and privacy. The new location includes ample room for current needs while providing CAPS with the potential to expand to accommodate future anticipated growth.
“I am excited about this move and the opportunities it represents,” said Bill Alexander, CAPS director. “We now have more space, and more efficient space, allowing us to continue all current treatment without disruption and continuously evaluate ways to enhance our services and programs for students.”
“I’m very pleased that CAPS will now be a close neighbor of the Student Health Service,” added Max King, associate vice provost for health and academic services. “Having both centers in easily accessible spaces on the same block shows Penn’s commitment to student health and wellness.”
CAPS signed a 15-year lease for the space. The customization of the 3624 Market location was overseen by the Strada firm of Philadelphia, www.stradallc.com
The 3624 Market Building is staffed by guards from Allied Barton. Other Penn tenants in the building include the Division of Sleep Medicine, Human Resources and SAS Business offices. |