Resources

Students seeking help for body image concerns or eating disorders have access to eating disorder assessments and counseling, which can include short-term individual or group counseling, and nutritional consultations.

Medical support or disability accommodations are available for eligible students with chronic illnesses.

Students looking for guidance on eating and nutrition can utilize educational guides to better food shopping and eating, review dietary guidelines or consult with dietitians.

If you or someone you know is having an emergency, dial 911 or contact Columbia University Public Safety at 212-854-5555. For information about emergency and safety support for students, learn more about Emergency Medical Services and Public Safety's services, including Safety Escorts.

For students struggling with food insecurity, the emergency meal fund or campus food pantry are short-term options for immediate support.

Eligible students with one-time expenses and unanticipated term-time emergency expenses are encouraged to apply for assistance.

The LGBTQ student community has access to resources for building and maintaining healthy relationships, including peer support and professional services.

Students have access to routine and urgent medical care, travel medicine and immunizations, sexual and reproductive services, and more.

Staying fit is an essential part of well-being. Students have access to the fitness center, as well as a variety of curricular and cocurricular opportunities for physical education and recreation.

Students who have experienced an abusive incident in their relationships have 24/7/365 support via the SVR Helpline at 212-854-HELP (4357).

Violence in relationships can take different forms. Students have access to support to help them understand the definitions of sexual violence as well as to find prevention and consent education programs, and services to support survivors.

Support for Columbia's LGBTQ student community includes medical care, professional and peer support, information about relevant policies and more.

Students have access to birth control education, safer sex supplies, STI testing, HIV testing and counseling, and more.

Survivors of sexual assault can seek trauma-informed, confidential support services including crisis counseling, intervention and advocacy.

Sleep is critical to your mood, physical state, ability to concentrate and overall health. For help improving sleep habits, students can take a personalized sleep assessment.

Students looking for help with substance use have access to resources to help them understand the risks and consequences of substance use and how to make safe, responsible decisions.

Students looking for support to manage common concerns — including stress reduction, substance use, trauma, identity concerns and more — can talk with peers in support groups facilitated by a clinician.