Counseling and Wellness Services

Counseling and Wellness Services is committed to supporting the well-being and success of students at CUNY SPH. We provide compassionate, culturally responsive individual and group counseling, mental health consultations, resource referrals, and wellness programming, both virtually and in-person. We recognize that student experiences are shaped by their unique cultural background, identity and lived experiences, and we strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment that respects and values this diversity.

Whether you are seeking support for personal challenges, navigating academic pressures, or exploring your mental health journey, we are here to help. Our team is committed to providing services that empower you to thrive in all areas of your life while addressing your individual needs with sensitivity and care.

Students must be currently enrolled at CUNY SPH and provide a valid CUNY EMPL ID in order to be eligible for services. All services are free and confidential.

How to Reach Us

Students seeking support may contact Counseling and Wellness Services to schedule an initial consultation session. To make an appointment, please do one of the following:

- Email counseling@sph.cuny.edu
- Call (646) 364-9526

Summer Hours of Operation

Mondays: 9am – 7pm
Tuesdays: 9am – 5pm
Wednesdays: 9am – 5pm
Thursdays: 9am – 8pm
Fridays: Closed

For Immediate Assistance

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, or if you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

For mental health crises, you can also call or text 988, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, to speak with a trained counselor 24/7.

Wellness Video Library

Explore our recordings and materials from previous wellness events.

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Meet the Team

Cesar León, Ph.D (he/him)
Director, Counseling and Wellness Services

Sherry Adams, LCSW (she/her)
Student Wellness Counselor

National Support Resources

988 Lifeline

Free, confidential support available 24/7 by call or text. Trained crisis counselors help anyone experiencing a mental health, substance use, or suicide crisis. Call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org for chat support and more information.

The Trevor Project

Free, confidential crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people, available 24/7/365 via text, chat, or phone from anywhere in the U.S. Trained counselors offer non-judgmental support. Call (866) 488-7386, text START to 678-678, or chat online at thetrevorproject.org/get-help.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Free, confidential support available 24/7/365 for survivors of domestic violence. Advocates can provide support, crisis intervention, education about domestic violence, and community resources and referrals, plus safety planning tools and directories of local shelters, legal help, and counseling. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, chat live, or visit thehotline.org for more support options.

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use challenges. Available in English and Spanish. Call (800) 662-HELP (4357) or visit samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline for more information and treatment locators.

Togetherall

An anonymous, online peer support community where people can connect with others experiencing similar feelings. Trained professionals monitor the platform 24/7/365 to keep conversations safe. For those who prefer not to share, self-guided courses, tools, and resources are also available. Visit togetherall.com to register and join the community.

CUNY Resources

Healthy CUNY

A university-wide initiative dedicated to promoting well-being and a culture of health to foster the academic and life success of CUNY students. Offers resources and support in areas including mental health, food security, healthcare access, and healthy relationships, along with a student survival guide and other campus-focused tools. Visit healthycuny.org to explore resources.

CUNY Immigration Assistance Program (CIAP)

A rapid response legal resource for currently enrolled CUNY students and employees affected by immigration policy changes. Offers free consultations with an immigration attorney for issues such as detention, F-1 student status, court hearings/USCIS interviews, travel, and loss or change of status. Learn more at sph.cuny.edu/life-at-sph/cuny-immigration-assistance-program-ciap.

The CUNY LGBTQI+ Hub

A CUNY-wide resource, maintained by the CUNY LGBTQI+ Council, that connects students, faculty, and staff to LGBTQI+ programs, initiatives, centers, and resources across CUNY’s campuses. The Council supports the intersectional LGBTQI+ communities across the university system, offering connection to community, leadership opportunities, and campus-specific resource centers throughout NYC. Visit cuny.edu/cuny-lgbtqi-hub to explore centers and resources by campus.

NYC Resources

NYC Sexual Health Clinics

Low- to no-cost sexual health services available to anyone age 12 and older, regardless of immigration status or insurance. Services include STI testing and treatment, HIV testing and treatment, PrEP and PEP, emergency contraception, birth control, pregnancy testing, and mpox vaccination, with medication abortion services available at select locations. Call the Sexual Health Clinic Hotline at (347) 396-7959 or visit nyc.gov/sexual-health-clinics for locations and hours.

NYC Abortion Access Hub

The NYC Health Department has launched the NYC Abortion Access Hub, a confidential and anonymous hotline that provides resources and support to anyone seeking abortion services or information in NYC and beyond. See more info here.

NYC Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-based Violence

This comprehensive initiative out of the Mayor’s Office details resources such as NYC Family Justice Centers where survivors can get connected to comprehensive, free, and confidential assistance. It also lists the city’s 24/7 Domestic Violence Hopeline 800-621-HOPE (4673) for immediate safety planning, shelter assistance, and other resources.

Blueprint Supported Education

A Supported Education program of Community Access, fully funded by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Grounded in the belief that mental health struggles do not preclude a successful education, Blueprint provides personalized, one-on-one support from education specialists to help prospective and current students navigate academic challenges, build essential skills, and achieve their educational goals. Visit blueprintsed.org or book an info session to learn more.

Additional Resources

eCHECKUP To Go

The eCHECKUP TO GO programs are anonymous, evidence-based, online self-assessment and prevention/intervention plans for alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine use. This is a free and confidential service. Each 20-30 minute program is self-guided and requires no face-to-face contact time with a counselor. However, if you would like support prior to or after using eCHECKUP TO GO please reach out to Counseling and Wellness Services.

Please use these links for access to the programs:

Alcohol: echeckup.sdsu.edu/usa/alc
Marijuana: echeckup.sdsu.edu/usa/mj
Nicotine: echeckup.sdsu.edu/usa/nicotine