Columbia University Health Services


Coping with Crisis

Counseling and Psychological Services is available to students who are trying to cope with the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech, the recent assualt on one of our own students, or any other issue. Any student who needs to talk is welcome. CPS also has regular office hours, evening residential hall walk-in hours, and an after-hours clinician on call.

CPS is always available for students who need to talk. To make an appointment at CPS call 212 854 2878. For urgent mental health concerns after hours call 212 854 9797 or go directly to St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital ER at 114th Street and Amsterdam Ave (212 523 3347).

In addition, we offer these resources with strategies for coping during these tragic events:
Am I Safe On Campus?
Is My Child Safe On Campus?
Putting Emergencies on "ICE"
The Grieving Process
Anxiety and Panic Responses
Ways to Come Together As A Community
Bias-Related Incidents: Responding As A Student Leader
School Violence: Myths, Assumptions, and Realities

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Important Phone Numbers

General Information 212 854 2284
After-hours urgent health concerns 212 854 9797
CAVA (Ambulance) 212 854 5555
Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center 212 854 WALK
Uptown Campus Public Safety
 - On-Campus 7-7979
 - Off-Campus 212-305-8100