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 values, and create and work toward your well-being goals. 

[health.cornell.edu/coaching]

Let's Talk drop-in consultation

Consult informally with a CAPS counselor during "Let's Talk" drop-in hours, offered weekdays at various campus locations and online.

[health.cornell.edu/letstalk]

Group counseling

Free counseling groups focusing on topics including anxiety, depression, body image, OCD, and more.

[health.cornell.edu/groups]

CAPS online workshops

Self-paced workshops created by CAPS staff to help students learn strategies to address common concerns and improve well-being. 

[health.cornell.edu/workshops]

Let's Meditate

Guided mindfulness meditation sessions – offered weekdays, both 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]

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]

Alcohol education & support

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

[health.cornell.edu/AOD]

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.