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Welcome to Counseling & Behavioral Health Services!

To talk with a counselor or schedule a confidential appointment call (914) 251-6390, M-F, from 9 am–5 pm, or email your phone contact to COU.counseling.center@purchase.edu. We help with stress, crisis response, personal problems, mental health, sexual assault and abuse, and substance use matters. Students may contact us for long term local referrals. We are located in Humanities, Lower Level. Individual and group counseling occurs in HUM LL. Health Promotion programs and stress reduction classes are in the Harbor Center, Fort Awesome.

Emergencies

Medical or Life-Threatening Emergencies

For immediate response in a medical emergency or life-threatening situation at any time, contact the New York State University Police (NYSUP) at (914) 251-6911.

Emergency Help for Assault or Sexual Violence/Abuse

Emergency help is available through Campus Advocacy Services.

Monday—Friday, 9 am–5 pm: Walk in for help at the Counseling Center, lower level of the Humanities Building, or call (914) 251-6390 to schedule an appointment with the Victim Advocate.
After 5 pm and on weekends: our confidential CBHS Office answering service is the Nurse Advice Line: 1-888-969-3911. The answering service will have a nurse first speak with then connect callers with mental health emergencies or requesting first response for sexual assault with the Counselor on Call. Students may also walk into Headquarters or call NYSUP at 914.251.6911 to request the On Call Counselor or Campus Victim Advocate.

Crisis Hotlines

Mental Health Talk/Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
dial or text 988 (staffed by the National SPL and NYS crisis counselors)
Walk-in psychiatric Evaluation 24/7 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Harrison, NY
Crisis Prevention & Response Team of St. Vincent’s Hospital, call 914-925-5959 for mobile services in Westchester County to discuss your needs or meet you at your location.
SAAVE Toll Free Bilingual Rape Crisis Hotline: 1-833-220-2444
New York State Hotline for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence:
1-800-942-6906
Crime Victim’s Connect Call or text 1-855-484-2846 referral helpline. Learn about rights and options.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Student of Color crisis support: Text STEVE to 741741
LGBTQ support call The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386
The Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
NY Project Hope COVID Emotional Support Hotline: 1-844-863-9314

Counseling Center Sessions

Services are free, voluntary, and confidential. We provide remote registration and intake appointments. After intake, students may discuss with their counselor a preferred session modality. Students attending in-person sessions will need to mask per college policy or at the provider’s request.

*Please note : if classes and activities are canceled due to inclement weather we may be working remotely. If you have questions please call the office at 914.251.6390.

Types of Services

Please review our Scope of Practice for details. We offer the following services:

Emergency response
Short-term individual counseling
Group counseling
Consultations
Referrals for long-term care
Campus Advocacy Services
Outreach
After-hours support
Educational programming

Clinical services are provided to matriculated students through the Student Health Fee.

Remote conditions limit some of our ongoing clinical services; inquire about the support we can offer.

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Therapy Assistance Online

Build happiness on your own time—wherever you might be.

The Counseling Center now offers self-help for mental and emotional well-being via Therapy Assistance Online, or TAO Connect.

Anyone with a Purchase College email account may log in and use a slate of resiliency-strengthening and wellness-enhancement tools.

TAO Connect may be accessed online or via the app. You can use TAO to help change thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a positive direction.