We are now living in unexpected times of uncertainty and anxiety, changing and adapting our daily lives to different and new ways to keep our activities, whether personal, work, or academic. Please check our Resources for updates on the available services operating remotely from Columbia University and TC. For any questions, you can still contact the Student Support & Counseling team at studentwellness@tc.columbia.edu.
We are all working as a team and collaborating with our faculty members to find the best support resources for the TC community. Find below some tools and information compiled for you that can guide you through this time that we are all, while differently, living together.
Read the latest updates from Teachers College regarding the remote-work operations, online classes and other protocols during this time, along with resources and important contacts.
Check the options to stay connected with other people and cope with the current health situation through virtual community support groups and workshops organized by Columbia's Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS). Check them regularly, as the offerings are updated often.
An extensive compilation of the most common questions you might have about COVID-19 and its impact for the Columbia Morningside, Manhattanville, and CUIMC campuses as well as affiliates like Teachers College.
Updates and definition on the public health measures that inform Columbia University's campus policies, including social distancing, self-isolation, isolation, and quarantine.
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) taped this brief (5min) conversation with Dr. Debra Kissen to get a first approach on healthy coping mechanisms we can all practice from home.
Join this 30min educational webinar from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) featuring Ken Goodman, LCSW, Dr. Debra Kissen, Dr. Reid Wilson, and Dr. Sally Winston.
Many parents in our TC community are wondering how to bring up the epidemic in a way that will be reassuring and not make children more worried than they already may be. Here is some advice from the experts at the Child Mind Institute.
Studying from home became a reality not only for TC students but also their families and children. Find below some resources for you who are a parent or caregiver of a child:
And tips for how to work from home with kids.
Dr. Jelena Kecmanovic from Georgetown University prepared this quick guide of techniques to handle anxiety in this stress-inducing current times.
In case of emergencies: As usual, students can find Emergency contact and information on our website, or call 24/7 the line 212-854-2878 of Columbia Health for psychological support.
For more information and updates on COVID-19, please check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the NYS Department of Health websites. You can also text 692-692 with the message "COVID" to receive regular updates from Notify NYC.
Find below additional resources that are still available for you 24/7 for Mental Health support, do not hesitate to reach out to them if not feeling well, needing to speak to a counselor, or seeking support through a crisis.
Columbia University
New York City
1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)
1-888-692-9355 (Español)
1-888-692-9355 (中文)
711 (TTY for hearing impaired)
You can also text “WELL” to 651-73, or Chat Here.
Nationwide Resources
Search tool for Mental Health providers: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Other resources: https://psychcentral.com/lib/common-hotline-phone-numbers/