CUNY is here for you!
CUNY Mental Health Services are available to all students. We work with students with concerns about family, the transition to college, school performance, difficulty in all types of relationships, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and eating concerns, among many others. If anything is making it difficult for you to succeed in school – we are here for you! All services are free and confidential for CUNY students. Reach out to your campus counseling center for an appointment today.
In crisis?
Text CUNY to 741741
CUNY students can text CUNY to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7. Through its partnership with Crisis Text Line, CUNY will help students in crisis manage difficult situations and connect to mental health resources, both on and off campus. If you are a CUNY student who is feeling stressed, depressed, or anxious, text CUNY to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7. Share with your friends and classmates who might be interested in using this resource!
CUNY Resources
10 Minute Mind
The 10 Minute Mind® is a free daily online guided mindfulness meditation available for the CUNY community to help those who want to feel less stressed and overwhelmed and more in control of their life.
CUNY Health and Wellness Services
The mission of CUNY Student Health Services is to make quality health care and health education available to all of its students in order to contribute to their academic success and personal growth.
Togetherall
Togetherall is a safe, anonymous, online peer community to support your mental health. Get support from an anonymous community to share how you’re feeling, listen and be heard. You will have free mental health support in minutes, with no waiting list to access the platform.
Resources for LGBTQI+ Students
CUNY is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive atmosphere for learning. CUNY is committed to supporting the LGBTQI+ student, staff, and faculty population.
Project for Return & Opportunity in Veterans Education (PROVE)
Launched in 2007, Project for Return and Opportunity in Veterans Education (PROVE) strives to create an environment in which student veterans can more easily access the resources they need to successfully transition from military life to student life.
eCHECKUP TO GO
The eCHECKUP TO GO substance programs are designed to motivate students to reduce their consumption using personalized information about their own use and risk factors. Read More
Find the eCHECKUP TO GO Substance Programs in your College
- Baruch College (CUNY)
- Borough of Manhattan Community College
- Bronx Community College
- Brooklyn College
- College of Staten Island
- Craig Newark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY
- CUNY School of Labor & Urban Studies
- CUNY School of Law
- CUNY School of Professional Studies
- CUNY School of Public Health & Health Policy
- Guttman Community College
- Hostos Community College
- Hunter College
- John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- Kingsborough Community College
- LaGuardia Community College
- Lehman College, CUNY
- Macaulay Honors College
- Medgar Evers College
- Mount Kisco (Graduate Center)
- New York City College of Technology
- Queens College
- Queensborough Community College
- The City College of New York
- York College
- Baruch College (CUNY)
- Borough of Manhattan Community College
- Bronx Community College
- Brooklyn College
- College of Staten Island
- Craig Newark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY
- CUNY School of Labor & Urban Studies
- CUNY School of Law
- CUNY School of Professional Studies
- CUNY School of Public Health & Health Policy
- Guttman Community College
- Hostos Community College
- Hunter College
- John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- Kingsborough Community College
- LaGuardia Community College
- Lehman College, CUNY
- Macaulay Honors College
- Medgar Evers College
- Mount Kisco (Graduate Center)
- New York City College of Technology
- Queens College
- Queensborough Community College
- The City College of New York
- York College
- Baruch College (CUNY)
- Borough of Manhattan Community College
- Bronx Community College
- Brooklyn College
- College of Staten Island
- Craig Newark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY
- CUNY School of Labor & Urban Studies
- CUNY School of Law
- CUNY School of Professional Studies
- CUNY School of Public Health & Health Policy
- Guttman Community College
- Hostos Community College
- Hunter College
- John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- Kingsborough Community College
- LaGuardia Community College
- Lehman College, CUNY
- Macaulay Honors College
- Medgar Evers College
- Mount Kisco (Graduate Center)
- New York City College of Technology
- Queens College
- Queensborough Community College
- The City College of New York
- York College
Campus Counseling Centers
The Campus Counseling Centers support the academic success of students by providing high quality counseling and mental health services to students and consultative services to faculty and staff. Counselors assist students in addressing psychological and adjustment issues such as depression, anxiety, and relationships) and problems or issues including stress/time management that can negatively impact academic performance and quality of life. The Centers work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to create and maintain a campus environment that encourages and supports psychological well-being.
The Counseling Center
137 East 25th Street,
9th Floor, Room 914
New York, NY 10010
646-312-2155
counseling@baruch.cuny.edu
Counseling Center
199 Chambers Street,
Room S-343
New York, NY 10007
212-220-8140
counselingcenter@bmcc.cuny.edu
The Office of Personal Counseling
2155 University Avenue,
Loew Hall, Room 430
Bronx, NY 10453
718-289-5223
Personal.Counseling@bcc.cuny.edu
Personal Counseling
2900 Bedford Avenue,
0203 James Hall
Brooklyn, NY 11210
718-951-5363
BCPersonalCounseling@gmail.com
Counseling Center
2800 Victory Boulevard,
Building 1A, Room 109
Staten Island, NY 10314
718-982-2391
counseling@csi.cuny.edu
REACH Services | Counseling Center
Convent Ave at 138th Street,
Marshak Science Building, Room J15
New York, NY 10031
212-650-8222
counseling@ccny.cuny.edu
Student Counseling Services
365 Fifth Avenue,
Room 6422
New York, NY 10016
212-817-7020
wellness@gc.cuny.edu
Wellness Office
50 West 40th St,
Room 507/506A
New York, NY 10018
(646) 313-8165
wellness@guttman.cuny.edu
Student Counseling Services
119 W 31st Street
New York, NY 10001
646-664-8647
counseling@sps.cuny.edu
Student Counseling and Wellness Services
55 West 125th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10027
(646) 364-9526
sherry.adams@sph.cuny.edu
Psychological Health Counseling
2 Court Square,
Room 5/111
Long Island City, NY 11101-4356
718-340-4216
mentalwellness@law.cuny.edu
Student Counseling Services
365 Fifth Avenue,
Room 6422
New York, NY 10016
212-817-7020
wellness@gc.cuny.edu
Student Counseling and Wellness
25 W 43rd Street,
New York, NY 10036
212-827-0200
wellness@slu.cuny.edu
Carlos L. González Counseling Ctr
450 Grand Concourse,
C-Bldg, Room 330
Bronx, NY 10451
718-518-4319
infocounseling@hostos.cuny.edu
Counseling Services
695 Park Ave, East Building,
Room 1119
New York, NY 10065
212-772-4931
PersonalCounseling@hunter.cuny.edu
Counseling Department
524 West 59th Street,
L68.00 NB
New York, NY 10019
212-237-8111
intake@jjay.cuny.edu
Counseling Center
2001 Oriental Boulevard,
Room D102
Brooklyn, NY 11235
718-368-5975
Counseling.Center@kbcc.cuny.edu
The Wellness Center
31-10 Thomson Avenue,
Room-C249
Long Island City, NY 11101
718-482-5471
WellnessCenter@lagcc.cuny.edu
Counseling Center
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West,
Old Gym Building, Room 114
Bronx, NY 10468
718-960-8761
counseling.center@lehman.cuny.edu
Mental Health & Wellness Center
35 W. 67th Street,
New York, NY 10023
212-729-2914
wellness@mhc.cuny.edu
Counseling & Psychological Services
1650 Bedford Avenue,
B-1005D
Brooklyn, NY 11225
718-270-4832
jjoyner@mec.cuny.edu
Counseling Services Center
300 Jay Street,
Namm Hall 108
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-260-5030
Counseling@citytech.cuny.edu
The QC Counseling Services
65-30 Kissena Boulevard,
Frese Hall
Flushing, NY 11367
718-997-5420
CounselingServices@qc.cuny.edu
Counseling & Resource Center
222-05, 56th Avenue,
Library Building, L-422
Bayside, NY 11364
718-631-6370
Counseling@qcc.cuny.edu
Counseling Center
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.,
Academic Core Building, Room 1G03
Jamaica, NY 11451
718-262-2272
jchoi@york.cuny.edu
More Resources
The following support hotlines are free and available 24/7 to offer support and connect you to other resources.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
Crisis Chat
Chat option for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Domestic Violence
800.621.HOPE – 24 Hour New York City Domestic Violence Hotline
National Sexual Assault Hotline
(directs survivors to local crisis centers): 800.656.HOPE
National Suicide Hotline
800.SUICIDE or 800.273.TALK
New York Asian Women’s Center
212.732.5230 – Gender-based resources for Asian-American women
NYC Anti-Violence Project
212.714.1141 – Anti-violence resources for the LGBTQI+ community
NYC Well
888.NYC.WELL – NYC Mental Health Resource Hotline
Poison Control
212.764.7667 (212.POISONS) – NYC Poison Control Resources
The Veterans Crisis Line
24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones
Available 24/7:
Call 1-988-273-8255 and Press 1,
Chat live, or text 838255.
Safe Horizon Domestic Violence Hotline
800.621.HOPE – Domestic Violence Hotline
Safe Horizon Crime Victims Hotline
866.689.HELP (866.689.4357) – Crime Victims Hotline
Safe Horizon Rape, Sexual Assault, and Incest Hotline
212.227.3000 – Rape, Incest, and Sexual Assault Hotline
Trans Lifeline
877.565.8860 – Suicide hotline specifically for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Individuals
The Trevor Project
866.488.7386 – Hotline and resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth.
General Information
(New York City): 311
Emergency
(New York City): 911
Mental Health First Aid
Eight-hour course provided free by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for helping New Yorkers in mental health crisis
HITE Site
Free and Low Cost health and social services for all New Yorkers
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
New York City Department responsible for all aspects of health and wellness for the City
New York City Health and Hospitals
New York City hospital and health network
New York City Health Insurance Link
Health Insurance Marketplace and Information for New York City
New York State Department of Health
New York State Department responsible for all aspects of health and wellness for the State
New York State of Health
Health Insurance Marketplace for New York State
New York State Office of Mental Health
New York State Department responsible for all aspects of behavioral health treatment and resources in New York State
Active Minds
Nonprofit focused on mental health for students
American College Health Association
National professional organization for college health
American Psychiatric Association
National professional organization for psychiatry
American Psychological Association
National professional organization for psychology
GLAAD National Resources
National resources for the LGBTQI+ community
JED Foundation
Mental health and suicide prevention organization dedicated to youth
NASPA
Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National grassroots mental health organization
National Association of Social Workers
National professional organization for social work
National Institute of Mental Health
National research organization on mental health
SAMHSA
Federal substance abuse and mental health organization
The Steve Fund
Dedicated to the mental health needs of students of color
Alcoholics Anonymous
Self-support groups for alcohol addictions
Al-Anon
Self-support groups for families of those with addictions
Harm Reduction Coalition
Information regarding reducing harm when using substances.
Smart Recovery – Self-support groups for addictions
New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports
New York State addiction resources
New York State Substance Abuse Treatment Locator
New York State local treatment locator tool
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
National addictions organization
CUNY Counseling Centers
Campus counseling centers
NYCWell
Chat, Text, Call for NYC Mental Health Information and Treatment Referrals
NYCWell Treatment Locator
Find local treatment and guidance for specific issues
Office of Mental Health Treatment Locator
New York State registry of mental health providers
SAMHSA Treatment Locator
National registry of mental health treatment providers
Vibrant Emotional Health
NYC Agency with resources, guidance, and support for mental health in NYC
The New York City Abortion Access Hub provides confidential help finding an abortion provider, scheduling an appointment, getting financial assistance, and finding transportation and lodging. This help is available regardless of immigration status. You do not need to live in New York City to contact the Abortion Access Hub or receive a referral.
Phone: 1-877-NYC-AHUB (1-877-692-2482)
Live Chat
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Hub does not collect or record any of your identifying information, and your phone number will be hidden.
What To Expect
When you contact the Abortion Access Hub, you will be connected to a staff member who will ask you simple questions to assess how far along your pregnancy is, what type of abortion service you prefer, what borough you would like services in, and when.
When you call, you will also be asked if you have health insurance and if you need financial assistance, or help finding lodging and transportation. The Hub can make an appointment for you. Interpretation services are available.
When you use the live chat, you will be asked if you have health insurance. Based on your responses, you will be given a list of providers to call so that you can make your appointment. Chat is only available in English and Spanish.
If you believe an important resource is missing from this list, please email Ryan Camire, University Director of Mental Health and Wellness at ryan.camire@cuny.edu with comments, questions, or suggestions.
Mental Health Tips
Connect with other people
Connecting to others is one of the best things you can do for your mental health. Think about how to reach out to someone. Set a small goal, like texting a different person each day or waving to someone on your daily walk.
Think about new opportunities
Many of the things that may have brought you happiness, purpose, or structure are different now, and they may be different for a long time. Consider filling the space with new activities and opportunities.
Take small steps
Remind yourself that small steps are all that is necessary to make a big impact. Small steps help us create valuable habits, which help us achieve big goals. They also make it easier to manage our thoughts and plans.
FAQ
Yes! Counseling Centers remain open during distance learning and can be located here.
CUNY Counseling Centers offer online, in person, and hybrid counseling sessions, but each Center has a different arrangement. Please contact your Campus Counseling Center to learn more.
All currently enrolled full-time and part-time students at Community Colleges, Senior Colleges, and Graduate, Honors and Professional Schools are eligible for counseling at their Campus Counseling Centers.
Services are available to students at their campus of enrollment. At the present time, Counseling Centers cannot accommodate students outside their home campuses. Students enrolled at special programs such as Veterans and Disability Services can take advantage of specialized counseling available through their programs in addition to the counseling provided by their Campus Counseling Centers. Students enrolled with Macaulay Honors College can utilize counseling at either Macaulay Honors College or the Counseling Center on their campus of enrollment.
Counseling is free at your Campus Counseling Center for short-term counseling. If you are seen by a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner on campus, this will be covered by your Campus Counseling Center, but you will be responsible for the cost of medications. If you are referred out of the CUNY system, you will be responsible for the fees at the external agency. The Campus Counseling Center will assist you with referral and connection to off-campus resources, including free or low-cost options.
Counseling is confidential; however, there are legal limits to confidentiality. The Campus Counseling Center will discuss the limits of confidentiality with you on your first visit.
Each Counseling Center offers an array of services tailored to the needs of its campus. Types of counseling potentially include short-term therapy, long-term therapy, group counseling, and workshops focused on specific issues like stress management, anxiety, test anxiety, and coping with loss. Referrals to other mental health services are also provided as needed.
Students seek counseling for a variety of reasons. Problems at school or at home, difficulty managing time or stress, and concerns about depression or anxiety are just a few reasons you may want to seek out counseling.
See the list of Campus Counseling Centers for counseling on your campus. Each Counseling Center has walk-in times for emergencies. You can also schedule an appointment by phone or in person.
Central Office of Student Affairs (COSA)
555 W. 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
Ph: 646-664-8800
Fax: 646-664-8862
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Central Office of Student Affairs (COSA)
555 W. 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 646-664-8800
Fax: 646-664-8862
