Mental health care & support
Cornell Health and Cornell Tech have entered into a new partnership to support the mental health of students enrolled in New York City-based programs.
As of August 26, 2024, the services listed below are available to Cornell students enrolled in the following New York City-based programs:
- Cornell Tech
- Architecture, Art & Planning – NYC
- Architecture, Art & Planning – NYC Graduate Studies
- Cornell Financial Engineering – Manhattan
- Master of Science in Advanced Urban Design
This information does not apply to Weill Cornell Medicine students, who have access to their own health services.
It also does not apply to students studying in New York City in programs other than those listed above; these students should visit our Especially for Students Outside of Ithaca page for resources and support. If you have questions about your eligibility for the services below, please email cu_billing@cornell.edu.
Mental health care from Cornell Health
Students enrolled in the programs listed above have access to the following mental health services provided by Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS). Services are supported through Cornell’s student health fee (see health fee information below).
Counseling & support with the embedded counselor at Cornell Tech
Cornell Health's new embedded therapist at Cornell Tech, Sarah Rubenstein-Gillis, LCSW supports students in New York City-based programs from her office on Cornell Tech's campus (Bloomberg Center, Room 277).
Sarah provides students with the following services, both in person and by Zoom:
- Let's Talk drop-in consultation: Visit the Cornell Tech Imbedded Therapist Services page to see Sarah's Let's Talk schedule.
- Individual counseling: The first step to scheduling a counseling appointment with Sarah is to schedule a CAPS access appointment. Visit the Cornell Tech Imbedded Therapist Services page to learn more.
COST: There is no charge for Let's Talk consultations or for initial CAPS access appointments. Individual counseling appointments have a $10 copay (automatically Bursar-billed; your insurance will not be charged for counseling appointments).
Online group counseling led by Cornell Health counselors
Students can access any of Cornell Health’s Ithaca-based counseling groups that meet by Zoom. Groups are led by counselors in Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) and address concerns and experiences common among undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.
Students who are interested in joining a counseling group can schedule a group counseling orientation. Students may also be referred to group counseling through an access appointment or by the embedded counselor at Cornell Tech.
COST: There is no charge for participating in group counseling.
Online workshops led by Cornell Health counselors
Students can access any of Cornell Health’s Ithaca-cased CAPS-led workshops provided online throughout the year. Students can register for a workshop in advance, or attend on a drop-in basis.
COST: There is no charge to participate in Cornell Health’s workshops.
Referral services
Cornell Health can provide students with assistance finding an off-campus therapist or a provider who can prescribe psychotropic medications. Visit our Finding Off-Campus Mental Health Providers page for more information.
Learn more about other options for mental health support, below.
24/7 phone consultation
Students anywhere in the United States can call Cornell Health 24/7 (607-255-5155) to speak with a medical or mental health provider from our staff or from our on-call service. The provider will help you determine what care is needed, provide self-care information, and can refer you to services in your area, when appropriate.
Learn more about 24/7 phone consultation.
Other options for mental health support
Students can access mental health support through Rivia Mind or Teladoc Health, as well as any other off-campus provider or telehealth service. ThrivingCampus can help students search for individual providers. None of the off-campus or telehealth providers listed here are Cornell-related providers. Students may seek out or use other resources than the ones appearing on this webpage.
Rivia Mind
Rivia Mind in Midtown Manhattan provides counseling and psychiatry services (in person and online), and accepts a wide range of insurance, including Cornell’s Student Health Plan (SHP). Students can schedule an appointment with a Rivia Mind provider of your choice, or schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation with Rivia Mind to learn more about their services and which provider(s) might be a good fit.
Teladoc Health
Teladoc Health, a national telehealth services provider, offers online appointments with therapists available 7 days a week, as well as psychiatry support, medical care, and dermatology. Teladoc Health accepts Cornell’s Student Health Plan (see information for SHP members); students with other insurance should check their plan for coverage of services provided by Teladoc Health or other telehealth providers.
Search for other mental health care providers
Cornell Health partners with ThrivingCampus to make it easier for students to connect with mental health care providers in their area, or online. Students can search the ThrivingCampus directory to find providers who are accepting new clients, and filter results based on your location, insurance, and your needs and preferences. View our tips for finding an off-campus mental health provider (pdf) for more guidance.
Other Cornell resources
Student Disability Services
Cornell Health’s Student Disability Services (SDS) staff help students with physical, medical, mental health, and sensory disabilities participate fully in the Cornell experience. If you have a disability for which you need accommodations, please register your needs directly with SDS.
Student Support and Advocacy Services
The Office of Student Support and Advocacy Services assists students in navigating difficult life events and crisis situations that impact their ability to be successful. As a resource within the Office of the Dean of Students, they serve as the central point of contact for students, families, and community members, and collaborate with campus partners to holistically support students. Learn how to get support for yourself or refer a student you’re concerned about.
"Let's Meditate" guided meditation series
Let’s Meditate is a free, guided, mindfulness meditation series sponsored by Cornell Health, in collaboration with numerous campus partners. Join any of Cornell's "Let's Meditate" sessions offered by Zoom: see the Let's Meditate schedule.
Student health fee
Cornell Tech students, as well as those enrolled in the programs listed above, pay a student health fee to help support student access to mental health care and support in New York City.
The New York City student health fee for the 2024-2025 academic year is $170 / semester, billed to students’ Bursar bills at the start of each semester.
Cornell students studying on the Ithaca and Geneva campuses, and students studying at Weill Cornell Medicine, also pay student health fees to support access to care and support on their own campuses.