Student Handbook 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. ThrivingCampus: ThrivingCampus is an online directory that allows SUNY Optometry students to access a list of off-campus, licensed mental health clinicians, many of whom specialize in working with students. The website includes various guides and resources that assist students through the process of securing off-campus outpatient care. You can search providers by area of practice (e.g., academic stress, addiction, etc.), therapeutic approach, race, gender, health insurance, and much more. To visit ThrivingCampus and connect to an off-campus, outpatient provider, click here. 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. Psychologist on retainer: To schedule an appointment, contact the VP for Student Affairs, Gui Albieri. The College will cover the first 5 sessinos.

Samaritans 24-Hour Crisis Hotline (212) 673-3000 http://samaritansnyc.org/24-hour-crisis- hotline/

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