Institutional Federal Compliance Report 2021

Mental Health Professional Counseling Talking with a counselor or therapist has shown to alleviate stress symptoms and is an effective way to help you reach solutions for problems that may be causing stress. Counselors offer individual and group counseling for a range of concerns, such as: stress, anxiety, depression, difficulty adjusting, eating concerns, relationship issues, grief, etc… All health information discussed is confidential. To schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Nirav Soni, Licensed Psychologist, at niravsoniphd@gmail.com Gouverneur Healthcare Services: major health insurances accepted, including Medicaid. Students without health insurance can get treatment and will be charged according to a sliding scale. Contact the Office of Student Affairs for more info. Tea Chats The College offers workshops throughout the year called Tea Chats on topics such as stress management, sleep hygiene, and test anxiety. We strongly encourage all students to attend these workshops. Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Room The College's interfaith prayer and meditation room (Rm #1220) is meant to serve and accommodate students of all beliefs and to support the holistic wellness of the College community. This room is accessible to the community Monday through Friday throughout the day. If the room is locked please see Focrun Nahar (Rm# 1230) or Ms. Ayana Wint in the President's suite for access. Suicide Prevention Students having suicidal thoughts are encouraged to seek immediate help by calling a suicide crisis helpline. Samaritans 24-Hour Crisis Hotline (212) 673-3000 http://samaritansnyc.org/24-hour-crisis- hotline/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ We also recommend you read Are You Feeling Suicidal? Pre-Personal Counseling Pre-personal counseling is available for students through the Office of Student Affairs. Pre- personal counseling may be sought from the vice president for student affairs, the registrar or the director of career development and minority enrichment. Students may be referred to an appropriate external healthcare provider.

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