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Health Services Information

Health Services at Columbia (HSC) provides integrated and accessible services and programs that support the well-being of the campus community, and the personal and academic development of students. HSC is comprised of more than 100 individuals: medical providers, disability specialists*, nutritionists, health educators, therapists, psychiatrists, peer counselors, student personnel, support staff, and administrative professionals.

HSC also provides primary care for the insurance program. Students must be seen first for any minor injuries or illness (non-emergency) and for referrals to other physicians within the network of healthcare providers.

Health services also includes counseling and psychological services, health education, advocacy and services for students with disabilities*, support for survivors of sexual assault, as well as the public health services the department provides to the university community. *(Students with disabilities should contact the Office of Access and Services for Individuals with Disabilities (OASID) at Teachers College, 212.678.3689)

The Off-Campus Services Program** provides essential services for all students that are usually not covered under employer insurance plans. The care provided under this program may be accessed confidentially by all students without informing their insurance carrier, parent or spouse. The services provided are:

Off campus mental health services
Out-patient treatment for substance abuse
Elective termination of pregnancy
Coverage for treatment of accidental injury or medical emergencies

**Off-Campus benefits are not available to students enrolling in the separate Summer Health Service Program (June 1 - August 31). Students enrolled in the Health Service Program during the spring term WILL have access tho these benefits during the summer months.

Teachers College students that pay the Health Service Fee also have access to Columbia University Student Life Support Groups. For more information please visit http://www.health.columbia.edu/docs/services/workshops/index.html. Scroll down to 'Student Life Support Groups.'

Note: These services are available to students who are charged the Health Service Fee including those who waived the university's insurance plan.

For all information regarding services offered by Health Services at Columbia, please go to their website at www.health.columbia.edu.