Speech-Language Pathology Community Outreach Partnerships

Living our mission of service by taking the clinic to the community

Graduate students in GMercyU's Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MSSLP) program offer complimentary speech and language services at various community placements under the supervision of licensed and certified GMercyU SLP faculty. These hands-on experiences allow students to actively participate in evaluations and intervention, including conducting comprehensive assessments and providing individualized therapy. Throughout the process, students receive mentorship and constructive feedback, helping them develop their clinical skills.

These services are provided at no cost to the community partner, ensuring accessible support for those in need. Students also participate in one-day service-learning opportunities at area organizations.

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SLP clinicals at Bucks IU
Bucks IU at Lower Southampton ELC

Bucks County, PA

Bucks IU at Lower Southampton Early Learning Center provides services for children ages 3-5. The programs for special education provide support for autism, developmental delays, complex medical needs, and social-emotional challenges. GMercyU graduate student clinicians deliver speech and language therapy to support early language acquisition, speech sound development, and pragmatic skills, collaborating with educators to facilitate communication growth.

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Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

Various locations, PA

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health – Community Adult Autism Partnership Program (CAAPP) supports adults with autism in developing life and vocational skills for greater independence. Through a no-cost collaboration, GMercyU graduate student clinicians provide speech-language services that focus on functional communication, pragmatic skills, and self-advocacy strategies, supporting clients in community and workplace settings.

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SPARK Senior Centers

Harleysville, PA and Lansdale, PA

The community centers offer programs to support older adults' health and well-being. GMercyU graduate student clinicians provide complimentary speech-language therapy to address cognitive-communication skills, voice disorders, dysphagia (swallowing difficulties), and strategies for maintaining effective cognitive-communication skills.

 

Center SchoolCenter School

Abington, PA 

Center School provides specialized education for students with language-based learning differences. These services include comprehensive assessments, individualized and group intervention, and therapy tailored to the specific needs of each student. Areas of focus include language comprehension, expressive language, executive functioning, and literacy skills, all designed to enhance students' academic success and communication abilities.

 

St. Matthews SchoolSt. Matthew's Nursery School

Maple Glen, PA

St. Matthew's Nursery School provides a nurturing early childhood environment with a strong focus on social and language development. Our students provide speech-language services to support preschoolers in building foundational communication skills. Services include evaluations, individualized and group therapy, and targeted support for articulation, language growth, and pragmatic abilities, all integrated into a natural, play-based learning setting.

 

Harleysville Learning CenterHarleysville Learning Center

Harleysville, PA 

At the Harleysville Learning Center, part of the North Penn YMCA, our graduate student clinicians provide high-quality services for children ages 2–5. Our work focuses on comprehensive assessment to identify speech, language, and communication needs early, ensuring each child receives individualized support. Treatment may be provided one-on-one or in small groups, using play-based, engaging activities to strengthen skills in articulation, receptive and expressive language, social communication, and pre-literacy. This partnership allows our students to support young learners’ growth while gaining valuable hands-on experience in both individual and group therapy approaches within a community-based early learning program. 

 

The Next Step programThe Next Step Program

Doylestown, PA

The Next Step Programs is a locally based, nonprofit committed to empowering individuals through community‑focused, beyond‑conventional social and skills‑building groups. Our graduate student clinicians deliver services focused on pragmatic, functional, and social communication. Through participation in group and individualized sessions, our students support real-world social interactions (turn-taking, collaborative activities, and functional conversational skills) within meaningful, community-integrated settings. This partnership offers a rich training ground for our students while promoting inclusive communication growth for those served by Next Step.


Additional Service-Learning OpportunitiesSLP students participate in a service experience

In addition to the clinical placements above, MSSLP students also participate in one-day service opportunities, such as our spring 2026 visit to the Artman Senior Living Community, where they connected with residents through bouquet making, games, and conversation.

Students built relationships with older adults while gaining firsthand exposure to a senior living community that offers both personal care and skilled nursing services.

This enriching experience fostered compassion, communication, and a deeper understanding of the unique needs of the aging population — reinforcing the importance of person-centered care in speech-language pathology.