Make an Appointment

New patient or returning after six months

Students who wish to schedule an appointment with Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) for the first time and those who are returning to CPS after a break of more than six months may schedule an initial Treatment Planning session through the Patient Portal or by calling (212) 854-2878.

Currently or recently seen at CPS

Students who currently or recently have been seen at CPS may schedule a follow-up appointment by calling (212) 854-2878. Follow-up appointments cannot be scheduled online.

Follow-up appointments are available in-person on the Columbia campus or by mutual agreement by telehealth via Zoom or phone. 

You can see a CPS provider virtually, just ask! We can usually accommodate your preference, unless your provider determines it is clinically appropriate to see you in person. Note that telehealth sessions with CPS providers are generally available only to students located in New York State at the time of the appointment  

Students seeking counseling services who are unable to reach campus for appointments and who currently reside outside New York State may arrange telehealth visits with our partner agency, WorkPlace Options. Log on to the website by using the student code: "Columbia University."

In addition, CPS is offering virtual support spaces open to any student, anywhere. We also invite students to utilize the broad range of online coping tools available. 

Eligibility

Only Morningside/Manhattanville/Teachers College students who have paid the full Columbia Health and Related Services Fee are eligible for individual counseling with CPS.

Students seeking HIV/STI screening or to discuss sexual and reproductive health topics in a supportive and non-judgmental environment can meet with an advocate from the Gay Health Advocacy Project (GHAP), a part of Alice! Health Promotion.

Examples of 1:1 conversation topics include, but are not limited to: 

• Express Collect STI screening*
• PrEP/PEP/DoxyPEP education, routine testing, and support
• Birth control education
• Emergency contraception education and support
• Sex/pleasure
• Coming out (or not) and other identity concerns
• LGBTQ+ life on campus and in New York City
• Safer sex and risk reduction
• Relationships

*HIV testing is always free, other STI testing will be billed to insurance

For urgent concerns, including symptoms, PEP, and/or emergency contraception, please call Medical Services at (212)-854-7426.    

Additional Services

The following conversations are held by trained staff 

• PrEP Initial Consultations:
  • Please fill out the PrEP Intake Form to start or transfer PrEP care.
• Pregnancy Options Education, including Medication Abortion:
  • Email [email protected] or call 212-854-5453 to set up an appointment to discuss pregnancy options.
  • To learn more about Medication Abortion, including how to access it at Columbia Health, please visit our service page.
• Gender Affirming Care
  • Email [email protected] or call 212-854-5453 to set up an appointment or complete the Gender Affirming Care intake form.
  • To learn more about Gender Affirming Care, including how to start or continue care, please visit our service page.   
• Long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC)
  • Please fill out the LARC intake form.

How to Access 

Seeking drop-in support? Attend Sexual and Reproductive Health Drop-in Hours either in-person or virtually.

Drop-in hours not work for your schedule? Contact our office to request an appointment outside of our drop-in hours. Call us at (212) 854-5453 or email [email protected]. Professional staff will make every effort to find a time to meet with students during business hours and to accommodate same-day appointments if feasible. 

SRH appointments can be in person or through Zoom. In person appointments will take place at John Jay Hall, 3rd floor. For Zoom appointments, a meeting link will be shared upon confirmation of appointment.

Have health related questions or concerns and don't know where to start? Meet one-on-one with an Alice! team member to discuss resources and services to support health and well-being, including on- and off-campus resources. The purpose of this visit is to guide and direct students to resources and systems of support as well as high-quality health information. 

HPAs are non-diagnostic, non-clinical, and not therapy. Sessions are confidential and HIPAA-compliant. All sessions are offered virtually, unless otherwise requested. 

Topics might include, but are not limited to: 

• Questions about other services or appointment types within Alice! Health Promotion or across Columbia Health
• Finding reputable resources to better understand a health topic, diagnosis, or student’s well-being
• Strategies and resources for stress coping, healthy sleep hygiene, time management, and building community
• Understanding and navigating the US healthcare system (like finding a mental health provider or a medical specialist)
• Navigating health and well-being resources within Columbia Health, at the University, or off campus in New York City and around the world
• Finding resources to navigate stressful or frustrating situations with friends, roommates, or faculty or how to check-in with a friend about their well-being
• Connecting to basic need support services, including food, housing, and financial security
• Talking about your health to faculty and staff within your School, Academic Department, and across the University  
   

How to Schedule 

Complete the Health Promotion Appointment Intake Form. After submitting the intake form, you will receive a follow-up email with a link to the portal to schedule an appointment.  

Questions? Email us at [email protected]. 

Students not yet registered with DS

You are invited to contact DS during drop-in hours. Already registered students are also invited to drop in. 

Common topics discussed at drop-in include:

• how to register,
• questions regarding needed disability documentation, or
• services and accommodations we offer, if you suspect you have a disability or if you were referred to us by a professor or administrator. 

Already registered students

Drop-in hours allow for a one-on-one, short discussion with a DS staff to answer quick or urgent questions regarding accommodations.

Common topics/reasons for registered students to attend drop-in hours in lieu of scheduling a meeting with a staff person include:

• accommodation letters,
• exam scheduling,
• note-taking services,
• housing accommodations, or
• if you’re having difficulty arranging for accommodations with a professor, teaching assistant (TA), or for a class.

You do not need an appointment to pick up or submit disability forms. All forms are located in Forms and Guidelines.

Prospective students and others visiting campus

Email Disability Services ([email protected]) to arrange accommodations for your visit or to schedule an appointment to meet with a staff member to learn more about our services.

Schedule an appointment at the CUIMC campus

Contact Disability Services at (212) 854-2388 or visit the Student Health on Haven website. 

To schedule a virtual or in-person appointment with one of our health insurance specialists, please email [email protected] with "Appointment Request" in the subject line or call (212) 854-3286.

Make a virtual or in-person appointment with a professional or peer advocate at Sexual Violence Response by calling (212) 854-4357 (24/7) or (212) 854-3500 during regular business hours.

BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) is a program designed to assist students in examining their alcohol and other drug-use behavior in a judgment-free environment. 

Get started with BASICS alcohol screening

Complete the online self-assessment. 

Seeking support regarding other drug use?

Check out the Cannabis Use Self-Assessment. 

If you have questions or difficulty accessing the self-assessment, email [email protected]. 

Note: Please note, you may experience a delay in response and/or scheduling during a scheduled break in service. The upcoming breaks in service are all University holidays. 

To protect student privacy and comply with state and federal legislation, individual discussions cannot be facilitated via email or social media platforms. 

Columbia students can meet with a tobacco cessation specialist, who will provide individual support and help students understand the process of quitting along with developing a personal plan to stop using tobacco. 

Nicotine & Tobacco Cessation Visits (part of our Substance Use and Recovery service) offer support for students seeking to reduce or quit their tobacco/nicotine usage. Ending the use of tobacco or nicotine products can be difficult to navigate alone. Students seeking to make a change in their consumption habits can benefit from the accountability and support provided by these sessions. There is no limit to the number of sessions students can schedule. Many students meet regularly (every week or every other week) during the first month or two.

During the first session, students explore and discuss their goals and history of use, and previous efforts at quitting. With a specialist, students will develop a flexible plan that includes accountability support from the specialist and options for nicotine replacements or other medical support.

To get started, complete the Nicotine & Tobacco Cessation Intake Form. After submission of intake form, you will receive a follow-up email with a link to schedule an appointment. All sessions are held virtually, unless otherwise requested.

Note: Please note, you may experience a delay in response and/or scheduling during a scheduled break in service. The upcoming breaks in service are all University holidays. 

There is a planned break in service between December 24 through January 6. For any questions or concerns, please email [email protected]. 

Columbia students can meet with a Medical Services registered dietician who will provide tailored counseling and help students understand and meet their unique nutrition needs. Dieticians support students in creating a nutrition plan and discussing any questions or concerns they may have.

If you're interested in connecting with a registered dietician, schedule an appointment on the Patient Portal.

Wellness Coaching is an evidence-based practice that takes a positive approach to personal development through centering individual strengths, values, and motivations to support behavior changes(s) via a collaborative and non-judgmental partnership. It is not therapy or counseling.

Wellness Coaching is available to any currently enrolled Columbia University student at the Morningside Campus.

• Initial foundation session is scheduled for 90 minutes.
• Follow-up sessions are scheduled as needed in increments of 60 minutes.
• There is currently no session cap.

Get started with Wellness Coaching

Complete the Wellness Coaching Intake Form. After you submit the form, you will receive a follow-up email with a link to schedule an appointment. 

Note: Please note, you may experience a delay in response and/or scheduling during a scheduled break in service. The upcoming breaks in service are all University holidays.