Resources

Anxiety disorders are treatable. Students have access to support, which may include individual or group counseling, among other strategies.

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.

Counseling services include drop-in hours, individual sessions, group support and workshops.

For individuals struggling with depression, help can include talking with an experienced professional. Support may include individual or group counseling, among other strategies.

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.

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

For those who have lost someone, it can be helpful to learn and strengthen coping strategies and gain support from others coping with loss.

Support for students with learning disabilities includes scheduling a non-clinical consultation and learning more about academic accommodations available, including note taking, testing accommodations and other support services. Students seeking reasonable accommodations or support services from Disability Services are required to register with the office.

Students have access to student groups, events, education, advocacy and other services and resources to help all students explore and better understand diverse queer and trans idenitities, experiences and communities at Columbia and beyond.

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

Columbia works to foster a welcoming and inclusive community by supporting undergraduate students in the development of skills and awareness of self and others required to responsibly engage, serve and lead at Columbia and beyond.

Relationships, as a means of social support, are integral to staying healthy. Learn how to build and maintain healthy relationships, identify signs of unhealthy relationships and manage complexities in relationships.

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.

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.

When life gets stressful, take a deep breath! Relax. Catch some ZZZs. Refuel and refresh. Students have access to a variety of resources to help cope with stress, so be sure to reach out to people who can help.

Returning from medical leave or not sure where to go? If the concern cuts across multiple categories, contact our case managers to get pointed in the right direction.

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.

Veterans and service members on campus have access to support related to veterans benefits, returning from duty and leaving for duty.