NYU COUNSELING, WELLNESS, & TITLE IX SUPPORT SERVICES
Students can speak confidentially with the NYU DC Wellness Counselor Deb Weiss LICSW by contacting her via email at deborah.weiss@nyu.edu to make an appointment.
Students can also chat confidentially with the NYU Wellness Exchange at (212) 443-9999, wellness.exchange@nyu.edu, or by downloading the NYU Wellness mobile app. The Wellness Exchange App’s chat function is available in six languages – English, French, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, and Spanish.
If needed, you can be referred by the Wellness Counselor or Wellness Exchange to a local professional who can assist with your needs and concerns including psychiatry referrals for medication services.
Students can privately report wellness concerns to an NYU Washington DC staff member by contacting the NYU Washington DC emergency phone.
The NYU Center for Sexual Misconduct and Support Services can provide confidential assistance to complainants about sexual misconduct, relationship violence, and stalking. Support includes providing information about resources and options, accompanying a complainant to rape treatment centers, medical services, and campus proceedings. Learn about NYU’s Title IX Policy.
The NYU Health Promotion office also has a range of health and wellness resources available to NYU students, regardless of where you are studying each semester.
ADDITIONAL WELLNESS RESOURCES
NOTE: NYU Wellness does not monitor or endorse any non-NYU resources listed below, so please always read critically! If you have questions or concerns about your own unique situation, please schedule an appointment with Gaby or contact the Wellness Exchange.
24/7 EMERGENCY / CRISIS RESPONSE
EMS | 911
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1 (800) 273-8255 or 988
The Trevor Project Lifeline | (866) 488-7386
ABUSE / VIOLENCE IN RELATIONSHIPS
Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness
Warning Signs: National Domestic Abuse Hotline
ALCOHOL & DRUG USE / ABUSE / MISUSE
Addiction Blog
Alcoholics Anonymous: Washington, DC Area | (202) 966 9115
Blood Alcohol Content Calculator
Detox | (877) 386 4191
Drug Abuse Treatment Center | (877) 714 0596
Drug Rehab Locator
Inpatient Drug Rehab | (877) 684 1124
Narcotics Anonymous: District of Columbia | (800) 543 4670
National Institute of Drug Abuse
Rethinking Drinking
ANXIETY & PANIC
Coping with Anxiety Tips to Manage Anxiety and Stress
NIMH: Overview of Anxiety Disorders
Tips to Coping with Panic Attacks
DEPRESSION
Is it Depression or the Blues?
Mayo Clinic: Seasonal Affective Disorder
NIMH: Overview of Depression
EATING CONCERNS & BALANCED NUTRITION
National Eating Disorders Association
EMOTION REGULATION & DISTRESS TOLERANCE
50 Ways to Take a Break Poster
Coping Skills Pros and Cons
Distress Coping Skills List
Stress Relief Activities
MINDFULNESS
Calm Meditation Site/App | Free for NYU students
Free Guided Meditations
KORU: Evidence-Based Meditation & Mindfulness for College-Aged Adults
Meditation 101: A Beginner’s Guide Animation
MindfulNYU: Resources and Media
UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
RELATIONSHIPS
Conflict Management Styles Assessment
Love Languages Personal Profile Assessment
Social Anxiety Support
The Ultimate Guide to LGBTQ Dating Safety
Tips for Building Strong Relationships
SEXUAL ORIENTATION & GENDER IDENTITY
Coming Out
DC Center for the LGBT Community
Gender Identity
NYU LGBTQSC
Trans Lifeline | (877) 565 8860
Transgender FAQ
SLEEP
Harvard’s 12 Sleep Tips
The Better Sleep Council
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between a counselor, a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
Counselors often attend graduate school in social work and are trained to perform psychotherapy; psychologists attend graduate school in psychology and often focus on human behavior; and psychiatrists attend medical school and often focus on the biological aspects of mental illness. Learn more here.
What types of issues to students seek counseling to address?
Students seek counseling for a variety of reasons including: adjustment to new place, feeling homesick, depression, anxiety, alcohol & drug concerns, sexuality, sexual assault, eating disorders, body image concerns, relationships, to explore social identities, academic stress, concern about a friend, self-injury, to process loss of a loved one, suicidal thoughts, to explore themselves, to set goals, to stay motivated. Counseling is a confidential space in which to discuss your personal concerns and to receive support and help.
What if I prefer to see a mental health provider off-campus?
No problem at all. Not everyone feels comfortable seeking counseling on campus, and sometimes providers with certain specialties are a better fit for your needs. You can meet with the onsite wellness counselor for help finding off-campus referrals, you can look for off-campus providers yourself through your insurance provider, or you can call the wellness exchange at (212) 443-9999 for assistance with referrals. If you are able to pay out of pocket for fees you will have access to a broader range of providers available to you. There are several excellent psychotherapists and psychiatrists in the Washington DC area.
What signs should I look for if I’m concerned about a friend’s mental health?