Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender Community Center
212.620.7310
208 W 13 Street
Offers low cost short term individual and group counseling as well as referrals to LGBT-friendly therapists in NYC.
Mental Health Resource
All providers listed below accept the Student Health Plan. Resources listed are not affiliated with Cornell, and students may seek out or use additional/ other resources than the ones appearing on our website. Please email studentwellness@tech.cornell.edu if you have any questions.
Access NYC 988 is a Hotline, text line, and online chat service providing suicide prevention and crisis counseling 24/7. You can find more information here.
MENTAL HEALTH CARE & SUPPORT
CAPS Embedded Therapist Services
Beginning August 26, 2024, students at Cornell Tech can access mental health support from a Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) counselor who is located on site at Cornell Tech. Services include in-person and online individual and group counseling, workshops, and referrals. These services are supported through Cornell’s student health fee.
MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS & GROUP PRACTICES in NYC
RIVIA MIND
RIVIA Mind offers a variety of providers with diverse backgrounds and specialties. Each visit with the Aetna Student Health Plan will require an estimated $10 co-pay for counseling. Students with other insurance plans should check with RIVIA Mind to determine if their insurance is accepted.
Book an appointment by calling (212)-203-1773 or Online. Appointments can also be made by email at info@riviamind.com.
-Provides quick access to teletherapy from qualified clinicians, who speak multiple languages, with live translation services also available for 100+ languages.
-In person appointments may also be available by request at 274 Madison Avenue. (20 minute ride from campus via F train)
-LGBTQ+ Friendly
Review the Mental Health Resources at RIVIA Mind to access helpful articles and learn more about the conditions they treat, read the Rivia Blog, and more!
OCTAVE
Offers virtual therapy sessions and accepts the Aetna Student Health Plan. Starting with an initial intake, Octave has a wide variety of specialties, backgrounds, and personalities to help find the right match for you, based on your unique needs and situation.
Weill Cornell Collaborative Care Center
646.962.2399
240 East 69th Street
The CCC provides time-limited (short term) treatment for people struggling with many types of psychological distress, including issues related to mood and anxiety, as well as the more general impact of life stressors. You must already be enrolled with a primary care doctor from Weill Cornell to make an appointment and should discuss your concerns with them.
https://weillcornell.org/caapsych_w
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.
MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS & GROUP PRACTICES
Gotham Health Gouverneur
Location: 227 Madison Street, Manhattan NY 10002
Phone #: 212-238-7897
Specializes in individual or group psychotherapy addressing depression, anxiety, and communication skills and more. Sessions are available in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Spanish.
The Crime Victims Treatment Center (CVTC)
212.523.4728
All appointments are held virtually
FREE and confidential service available to all Cornell Tech students. They offer free individual and group trauma-focused therapy and psychiatric consultation for those who have experienced trauma or assault. Specially trained sexual assault forensic examiners (SAFEs) are available to meet and are located in Mount Sinai West on 58th st and 10th Ave.
Hotlines (24 hours)
NYC WELL – 1.888.NYC.WELL is a Hotline, text line, and online chat service providing suicide prevention and crisis counseling. You can reach them via text by sending WELL to 65173.
Call 211: They are local experts who make finding help easier! Calls are confidential and anonymous.
Womankind: A 24 Hour Multilingual Helpline for Domestic & Sexual Violence: 888.888.7702
LIFELINE/National Suicide Prevention – 1.800.273.8255 (English), 1.888.628.9454 (Spanish), 1-800-799-4889 (Deaf + Hard of Hearing)
Domestic Violence Support from Safe Horizon:
1-800-621-HOPE
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.HOPE
Samaritans Suicide and Emotional Support Hotline: 212.673.3000
NYC LBTQ Anti-Violence Project: 212.714.1141
Trans Lifeline: 877.565.8860 (Provides Peer to Peer support for the Trans community)
Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
Crisis Text Line – https://www.crisistextline.org/
SAHMSA Disaster Distress Helpline – https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
The Trevor Project (text line for LGBTQ+ people) – https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now
Steve Fun (crisis text line for people of Color) – Text STEVE To 741741
More information on Cornell's Student Health Plan
Questions about insurance coverage
Specific benefit details are available at www.studenthealthbenefits.cornell.edu. For additional questions, you can contact the Student Health Benefits office at 607-255-6363 or email: studentbenefits@cornell.edu .
What to do if you don't have the Cornell University Student Health Plan and have questions
Students with insurance other than the CUSHP should check their provider’s directories to find a participating pharmacy, clinic, or physician.
You can also email studentwellness@tech.cornell.edu for assistance.
Can't find what you are looking for? Here are some other tools for locating a provider:
- The Aetna docfinder is a helpful tool to find therapists who accept the Aetna Student Health Plan.
- Headway is another a great resource for finding therapists, which you can search by location and insurance coverage.
- Zocdoc is an alternative search engine to find mental health providers. Filter by location and insurance plan (Aetna- Student Health Plans) to find the right provider for you.
- Teladoc offers virtual counseling and can pair you with a therapist who fits your schedule, usually within 3 days. Both short term and long term counseling are available but your therapist may change depending on availability. Simply register for an account and have your insurance card on hand when you make your appointment through the app .