Everyone needs a little help sometimes. At times we may need a gentle reminder that our mental health and emotional well-being are just as important as our physical health. This page includes a comprehensive list of campus and local resources available to support undergraduate, graduate, and professional Cornell students and resources for students with children/families, partners, or spouses. Highlighted resources are confidential. This page does not cover all of the resources available in the Ithaca area and should be used as a starting point when making referrals if you are unsure where to find help. Note: The information below is adapted from the Support for Students | Mental Health at Cornell website. 

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Emergency

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If there is an immediate threat to life, health, property, or environment:

• Call 911 from any phone on campus or use a Blue Light or other campus emergency phone. If you are using a cell phone, call 607-255-1111. Describe as clearly as possible the location and nature of the emergency.

• Cornell Police: 607-255-1111 to report an on-campus emergency or non-emergency incident, or for information and general assistance. Pick up any Blue Light phone, or one of the 275 indoor emergency phones located on campus, for a direct connection to the CU Police.

• Cayuga Medical Center (CMC) Emergency Department at 607-274-4411

 

Urgent Health Concerns

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• Cornell Health: 607-255-5155 for 24/7 confidential phone consultation with a medical or mental health care provider

• WellNow Urgent Care: 607-319-4563 for non-emergency medical care

• Advocacy Center of Tompkins County: 607-277-5000 24/7 local support and resources related to relationship violence and sexual assault

• Crisis Line: 607-272-1616 local 24/7 confidential (or anonymous) hotline service sponsored by Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service

 

Cornell Health (physical and mental health)

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• 24/7 Phone Consultation: 607-255-5155

• Primary Care Medical Services

  • Behavioral Health Consultation

  • Gender Services

  • Sexual Health Care

• Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

  • Let's Talk drop-in consultations

  • CAPS Workshops

  • Individual and group counseling

• Alcohol and Other Drug Services

• Let's Meditate

• Nutrition & Healthy Eating Services

• Student Disability Services

 

Financial Well-being and Food Insecurity Resources

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• Access Fund: The goal of this fund is to provide enrolled full-time undergraduate, graduate, and professional Cornell students with access to financial support, up to $500, to help mitigate on-campus barriers, access basic necessities, and cover emergency expenses not covered through financial aid or other university resources. 

• Bursar Office 

• Financial Aid Office

• Food insecurity resources (campus and local):

  • Food Distribution Programs in Tompkins County have a list of food pantries, meals, and other programs providing food Monday – Sunday.

  • Anabel's Grocery and the Cornell Food Pantry are two of the various on-campus programs to help connect students to affordable food options.

  • Swipe Out Hunger facilitates meal swipe donations between students, to be used in the Dining Halls. This program is administered by the Office of the Dean of Students through First-Generation and Low-Income Student Support. If you are a student experiencing food insecurity, complete the Swipe Out Hunger Bonus Meals form.

  • Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County offers an online food resource schedule, including listings for local food pantries and free community meals.

  • Nutrition Outreach and Education Program at Catholic Charities provides free and confidential pre-screening for SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps individuals and households purchase food by helping to supplement food budgets: 607-272- 5062 ext.13.

  • Tompkins County Department of Social Services also provides local assistance with SNAP, phone 607-274-5201.

  • WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Nutrition Program, phone 607-274-6630

 

Fitness, Recreation, and Sports

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• Cornell Athletics

• Cornell Fitness Centers

• Cornell Intramural Sports

• Cornell Outdoor Education

• Cornell Recreational Services

 

Nature and Outdoor Connection

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• Cornell Botanic Gardens

• Nature Rx

• Cornell [animal] Companions 

 

Scholarly and Academic Well-Being

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• Academic Advising/Student Services Office in the Colleges and Schools

  • AAP: 607-255-6251

  • Academic Diversity Initiatives: 607-255-3841

  • Arts & Sciences: 607-255-5004

  • CALS: 607-255-2257

  • Engineering: 607-255-7414

  • Graduate School: 607-255-7374

  • Human Ecology: 607-255-2532

  • ILR: 607-255-2223

  • Law: 607-255-5839

  • Postdoc Studies: 607-255-5823

  • SC Johnson College of Business:
    – Dyson: 607-254-1281
    – Johnson: 607-255-9395
    – Hotel: 607-255-9393

  • Vet School: 607-253-3700

• Cornell Career Services

• Cornell Statistical Consulting Unit

• Cornell Writing Centers

• Graduate School Academic Writing Programs

• Learning Strategies Center

• Math Support Center

• OADI & College Diversity Programs

• Office of Global Learning

 

Social Connection Resources

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• Student Clubs & Organizations: Of Cornell's 1000+ student organizations, these are some of the groups that focus on supporting student mental health:

  • Body Positive Cornell

  • Cornell Minds Matter

  • EARS

  • Reflect at Cornell 

• Identity-Based Resources within the Office of the Dean of Students:

  • Asian and Asian-American Center (AC3)

  • DACA/Undocumented Student Support

  • First Gen, Low Income Student Support

  • LGBT Resource Center

  • Multicultural Student Leadership & Empowerment

  • Women's Resource Center

• Public Service Center 

• Resources for Graduate and Professional students

• Resources for students with families

• Tatkon Center for First-Year Students

 

Spiritual and Religious Well-Being

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• Office of Spirituality and Meaning-Making

• Cornell United Religious Work

 

Support for Specific Threats to Health & Well-Being

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• Bias Reporting/Response

• Hazing

• Sexual Harassment and Assault (SHARE)

• Victim Advocacy
   

Support with General Campus Concerns

 

• Cornell University Police Department

• Office of the University Ombudsman