Free Well-Being Resources

The following FREE Cornell Health services and programs can help support your mental health and academic success. 

Well-being coaching

Individualized coaching to help you identify your strengths, and create and achieve your well-being goals. 

[health.cornell.edu/coaching]

Group counseling

Groups on anxiety, depression, mindfulness, and other topics, with groups especially for LGBTQ+ students, international students, and students of other identities.

[health.cornell.edu/groups]

CAPS workshops

Weekly online workshops designed to help you learn skills and strategies to support your well-being.

[health.cornell.edu/workshops]

Let's Talk drop-in consultation

If you need someone to talk to – or you're considering CAPS services but are not sure they're right for you – drop in to a "Let's Talk" session to speak informally with a Cornell Health counselor (available daily Monday–Friday, online and in person). 

[health.cornell.edu/letstalk]

Let's Meditate

Guided mindfulness meditation sessions – offered online and in person – sponsored by Cornell Health, in collaboration with numerous campus partners.

[health.cornell.edu/meditate]

“Refresh” sleep program

Sleep supports learning! Enroll in this 8-week self-guided program and spend 15 minutes/week learning how to get better sleep.

[health.cornell.edu/refresh]

Body Positive Cornell groups 

Join a Body Positive Cornell group for weekly peer-led discussions on body acceptance and positive body image. Fall groups meet in person for four weeks, beginning in October. 

[health.cornell.edu/bodypositive]

Nature Rx

Did you know that spending time in nature can have tangible benefits to your health and well-being? Our health care providers advocate for – and even prescribe – time spent in nature. Opportunities abound on and near Cornell's campus. 

[naturerx.cornell.edu]

Nutrition workshops

Look for online workshops held throughout the semester to help busy students support their nutritional goals.

[health.cornell.edu/nutrition]

Alcohol education & support

Learn about BASICS, our personalized assessment and feedback program, plus workshops, online education, & support.

[health.cornell.edu/AOD]

Hazing prevention resources

Visit the "Hazing at Cornell" website to learn about the university's commitment to hazing prevention, and to find resources for support.

[hazing.cornell.edu] 

If you need support ...

If you’re struggling, or just feel like you could benefit from talking to someone, support is available. Here are some places to start:

• Call us 24/7 (607-255-5155) to consult with Cornell Health. When we're closed, you can speak with a mental health professional from our on-call service.
• Contact Student Support & Advocacy Services in the Dean of Students Office for help navigating difficult life events and crisis situations.
• Those living in university housing can connect with your residential staff for support.
• Speak with your academic advisors or professors if you need extra help, or anticipate difficulty meeting deadlines.
• 24/7 support is also available through these local and national hotlines and text lines, with options especially for students of Color and LGBTQ students.

Visit Mental Health at Cornell for additional options for support, as well as information about how to help others, practice self-care, and get involved.