CUIMC Office of Well-Being

Refer and Consult

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You are not alone. There are numerous offices here to support you. Below are resources that you should consult early if you have concern about a colleague's well-being. You can also refer colleagues to the appropriate offices.

Public Safety

Public Safety is available for faculty/staff consultation and can conduct wellness-checks. 

CopeColumbia

Refer colleagues to CopeColumbia when they exhibit or share concerns related to their personal, physical, and emotional well-being. CopeColumbia serves as a resource for all faculty and staff at CUIMC. If the concern relates to a student, refer them to their Dean of Students.

CUIMC Human Resources

CUIMC Human Resources should be notified of concerns and sought out for consultation when a matter involves an Officer of Administration or Support Staff member. If warranted, CUIMC Human Resources can assist with connecting the colleague of concern to confidential support resources, and the Office of Leave Management.

CUIMC Office of Faculty Affairs

CUIMC Faculty Affairs should be notified of concerns and sought out for consultation when a matter involves an Officer of Instruction or Research. If warranted, CUIMC Faculty Affairs can assist with connecting the colleague of concern to confidential support resources, and the Office of Leave Management.

Office for Postdoctoral Affairs and Early Career Research (OPA)

If you are concerned about a Postdoctoral Trainee or an Associate Research Scientist, you may consult OPA, which has a dedicated wellness staff member who is available to consult about situations concerning postdoctoral well-being. OPA is also able to offer assistance to postdocs on many areas regarding professional development and their appointment at Columbia. Please note that OPA is not an on-call service.

Sexual Violence Response

The Sexual Violence Response (SVR) team leads Columbia University’s prevention, advocacy, prevention, and outreach related to sexual violence and harassment. SVR is committed to transforming culture to prevent violence and advocates for anyone impacted by these forms of harm—students, staff, faculty, and campus visitors.

Sexual Violence Response Role & Services

Survivors can speak confidentially with an advocate to explore their rights and options and to connect with resources, medical support, emergency housing, safety planning, filing orders of protection, care packages, and healing initiatives. All people impacted by sexual violence have the right to be treated with respect and care, and survivors can receive support—whether they decide to report or not.

Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment

  1. Provide Care and Support
    1. If responsible employee, explain confidentiality limitations
    2. Offer resources and connection to an advocate
  2. Connect to an Advocate at SVR
    1. Introduce the affiliate to the 24/7 Helpline at 212-854-4357
    2. Introduce affiliate to the on-call advocate
    3. Step out to provide the affiliate privacy
  3. Mandatory Reporting
    1. Report an Incident
    2. You can also consult with the Title IX Coordinator at 212-853-1276

SVR Contacts

  • To connect with urgent support, call the 24/7 Helpline at 212-854-4357.
  • To consult with a specialist or to schedule an appointment, contact the SVR main line at 212-854-3500.