Well-Being Resources, Halloween, Socialize Safely, Gratitude
Dear Students,
I hope you have a safe and happy Halloween. As we enter the weekend, I want to remind you to continue to follow the Columbia Community Health Compact and socialize safely. I know this year’s Halloween may look different, and I am grateful for your continued adaptability and commitment to keeping our community safe and healthy. Your dedication is making a difference.
I recognize this is an extraordinary semester that is challenging many people’s well-being. We want to make sure that you are connected to University resources. If you need personal support, please contact the Dean of Students for your school or visit University Life’s Student Resources page for information about medical services, wellness, and more. For health support, you may schedule an appointment as a Morningside student or a CUIMC student. We also encourage you to use the following resources whenever you may need them:
Easy-Access Medical and Mental Health Contact Information
- To reach a medical professional, call 212-854-7426 (Morningside) or 212-305-3400 (CUIMC).
- To reach a mental health professional, call 212-854-2878 (Morningside) or 212-305-3400 (CUIMC).
Virtual Support Groups and Resources: Counseling, Student Wellness and Religious Life
- Counseling and Psychological Services (Morningside) – Resources for creativity and resilience, coping with trauma, academic success, body positivity, relationship building skills, parenting, support spaces for different identity groups, and much more.
- CUIMC Mental Health Services and the Center for Student Wellness – Resources for finding strength and coping, connecting through loss, and much more.
- Religious Life – Spiritual counseling and religious resources.
You can also visit Columbia Health for information about free mobile apps that can help with coping and calm and national hotlines and text lines for crisis help.
We will get through this pandemic together as a community. Again, thank you for everything you are doing to keep our community healthy. Your actions are saving lives. I cannot fully express my gratitude in words.
If you have questions or suggestions, please write to [email protected]. Have a safe and wonderful weekend.
Take care,
Joseph Defraine Greenwell, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
Office of University Life
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