Resources

The following offices are available for colleague referral and faculty/staff consultation. Resources marked with an asterisk are confidential. The University offers a number of confidential resources for individuals who are unsure whether to report prohibited conduct and/or who are seeking counseling or other emotional support in addition to or without making a report.

Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program*

Hospital-based emergency psychiatric services provide a full psychiatric assessment, stabilization, extended observation, treatment, and referral of patients 18 and older. Our psychiatrists, social workers, and nurses are trained in emergency psychiatry and work together as a team to develop a rapid response to acute care needs.

ColumbiaDoctors Psychiatry*

ColumbiaDoctors psychiatrists and therapists provide a comprehensive array of mental health services at multiple locations across the NY metro area and are in-network with UnitedHealthcare. They offer a wide range of services including expert consultations, medication management, and many types of therapy.

CopeColumbia*

CopeColumbia peer-support services are available to all CUIMC faculty and staff. Sessions provide an opportunity for employees to talk about their experiences, ask questions, and obtain guidance and practical suggestions for coping and well-being from our psychiatry faculty. Services are confidential, virtual, and free of charge.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)*

Supporting a colleague of concern can have a personal impact on faculty and staff wellbeing. The EAP program is available for all Columbia faculty and staff, offering confidential counseling and support at no cost for benefit eligible faculty and staff and their household members.

Title IX Coordinator

Columbia’s Title IX Coordinator takes reports alleging discrimination and harassment on the basis of categories including race, color, national origin, gender, age, and sexual orientation/identity, which includes allegations of sexual harassment and sexual violence.

UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Behavioral & Mental Health Providers*

Reach out to Advocate4me for a referral to a mental health professional who is in-network.

Additional Mental Health Resources

  • AmWell
    • 24/7 virtual visits for urgent care 
    • Virtual primary care, behavioral health and specialty care visits available. 
    • Website: patients.amwell.com 
  • Doc on Demand
    • Doctor on Demand offers 24-hour online urgent care. 
    • Book therapy or psychiatry mental health session with clinical experts 
    • Website: www.doctorondemand.com 
  • Teladoc
  • Virtual Therapy
    • Alma
      • Find a therapist who fits your needs and takes your insurance.
      • Website: www.helloalma.com
    • Talkspace
      • Online Therapy - Private and Secure.
      • Check insurance coverage or pay out of pocket.
      • Get matched with a therapist.
      • Start therapy.
      • Switch providers at any time at no additional cost. 
      • Website: www.talkspace.com  ​​​​​​

Campus

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Lamont

Morningside & Manhattanville

Mount Sinai Morningside

Community

NYC 24-Hour Crisis Services/Mental Health Hotline

Call for immediate, confidential crisis support and intervention.

NYC Well Crisis Hotline

Confidential helpline for mental health and substance use services.

NYC HOPE – NYC Domestic Violence Hotline

Resources to help you or a loved one experiencing dating, domestic, or gender-based violence.

NYC Family Justice Center

Call for services or support, including immediate safety planning and shelter assistance.