Confidential Resources
A Note About Confidentiality
Most Columbia, Teachers College, and Barnard staff and faculty are obligated reporters who will respect the privacy of information, but cannot generally promise complete confidentiality, as they are required to report to the Title IX Coordinator.
Sexual Violence Response & Rape Crisis / Anti-Violence Support Center
212-854-HELP (4357)
Columbia Medical Services (Morningside)
212-854-7426
Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC, 168th Street & Broadway)
212-305-3400
Columbia University Counseling and Psychological Services
212-854-2878
Columbia University Office of the University Chaplain - Clergy Members
212-854-1493
TC Ombuds
212-678-4169
Supporting the Academic Success of Pregnant and Parenting Students
Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
June 2013
Lactation Support
Teachers College is committed to supporting breastfeeding mothers – students, faculty, and staff. TC provides three clean, private rooms where members of the community who are nursing can express milk. See availability and make a reservation.
If you have questions or comments about the Lactation Room, please email tclactationroom@tc.columbia.edu.
Per New York State 129B Sexual Assault ""Enough is Enough" Law, Effective October 7, 2015
Teachers College (TC) is committed to the academic success and safety of our students. Sexual violence prevention on college campuses is a prominent concern nationally, locally and on our campuses.
Please know that our newly enrolled students are required to participate in the following:
- Asynchronous Sexual Violence Prevention Training Video - Personal Empowerment Through Self-Awareness (PETSA);
- At New Student Orientation – attend the Gender-Based Training through Columbia Health.
TC students have access to educational and support services. Through the academic year, the College offers additional trainings about Sexual Violence Prevention including: Domestic/Dating Violence, Stalking and Sexual Assault. Also, we offer Affirmative Consent, Bystander Intervention and Men's Peer Group Education sessions.