The Office of Student Affairs (GSA) will be closed for a winter break from December 24th, 2020 - January 3rd, 2021. The office will reopen on January 4th, 2021. If you are seeking support resources during the winter break, please contact the appropriate resources on this handout.
Have a wonderful holiday!
For an emergency situation
Columbia University Public Safety
Morningside: 212-854-2797
(On campus x4-5555)
Manhattanville: 212-853-3301
(On campus x3-3333)
Medical Center: 212-305-8100
or 212-305-7979
**For immediate response, you can also call 911.
If You Are Sick
Columbia Health - 212-854-7426
Walk-ins will not be accepted. If you have an upcoming appointment we will be in touch regarding
virtual/phone visit options. If you are not feeling well, please call and speak with a Nurse before coming
to the office.
If You Test Positive for COVID-19 or have concerns
Call the COVID-19 hotline at 212-854-9355 Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, or email
[email protected] at any time.
If you are near the Columbia campus, you can also visit or contact Mount Sinai Morningside (formally
Mount Sinai St. Luke’s hospital) Emergency Room at 212-523-3335. Mount Sinai Morningside is located
at 1111 Amsterdam Ave. at 113th St.
**For immediate treatment of very serious or critical conditions, call 911 or go to your nearest
emergency room.
If you want to connect with a counselor
Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) - 212-854-2878
CPS is open every weekday during the winter break except for the 24th, 25th and 31st of December and
1st of January. When CPS is closed, a clinician-on-call can provide telephone advice about urgent mental
health concerns. To connect with on-call service, call 212-854-2878.
NYC Well
1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)
1-888-692-9355 (Español)
1-888-692-9355 (中文)
711 (TTY for hearing impaired)
NYC Well is an external support resource hosted by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. NYC
Well can connect to free, confidential crisis counseling, mental health, and substance misuse support,
information and referral. You can reach the toll-free helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone,
text and online chat. Mental health professionals can link you to the services you need.
If you are near the Columbia campus, you can also visit or contact Mount Sinai Morningside (formally
Mount Sinai St. Luke’s hospital) Psychiatric Emergency Room at 212-523-3347. Mount Sinai
Morningside is located at 1111 Amsterdam Ave. at 113th St.
**For immediate treatment of very serious or critical conditions, call 911 or go to your nearest
emergency room.
