Student Health and Counseling

Welcome students!  Much is new and different this semester; please take a few moments to review the important information contained on these pages.  Use the page menu to navigate to our specific practice areas, which include Health Services, Counseling Services, Alcohol, and Other Drug (AOD) Program, Health Promotion, and Sexual Health.

COVID-19 Student Updates & Resources and Coping with Covid page

Pooled Surveillance Testing Program

Please go to Geneseo's COVID-19 Information for Students page and scroll down to "Testing Requirements & Procedures."

If You Have Symptoms of COVID-19

Students, if you are experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19, please contact the health center at 245-5736.  A nurse will assist you and provide you with information on the next steps.

Resources for Students who are not having symptoms but need a COVID test:

• Batavia Location
• Immediate Care - Henrietta 
• NYS Test Site Near You
• Health and Human Services 

If you are in quarantine or isolation, try these AT HOME Isolation Tips tips.

Daily COVID Screening Check-In FAQ's

Who receives the Pre-Arrival Daily COVID Health Screening? Anyone who lives on campus takes at least one class on campus, uses campus services (e.g., library, gym, dining), works on campus, or has a local address in Geneseo. 

Do I have to complete the Daily COVID Health Screening after classes start? Yes, completing the daily Screening is mandatory. Failure to do so could result in disciplinary action. 

What if I answer yes to 1 or more of the questions on the Daily Health Screening? If you answer yes to questions 1 and/or 2 your status will change to Isolation and you will receive an email from one of our medical staff regarding your symptoms. You will now receive a daily Isolation survey until the status is cleared. 

If you answer yes to questions 3 and/or 4 your status will change to Quarantine and you will receive an email from one of our medical staff. You will now receive a daily quarantine survey until the status is cleared. 

What if I answer yes to a question by accident? You can message the Technical Support rep within the health portal or email her at palmer@geneseo.edu.

May is Mental Health Month!

We know the past 14 months have been challenging for students, especially when it comes to mental health. The pandemic has exacerbated mental health struggles among young adults, with 1 in 4 people aged 18-24 contemplating suicide in 2020 as compared to 1 in 10 in 2018. This is a tragic statistic that SUNY is taking seriously and working to address. It is more critical than ever to provide mental health supports to our students, and you can be part of the solution.

That’s why SUNY is offering free QPR mental health crisis intervention training, which teaches three simple steps for responding when someone mentions suicidal thoughts or is struggling with suicidal ideation: Question, Persuade, Refer.  Think of it like CPR—the more people who know it, the safer we all are. And the more people who know how to react to a mental health crisis, the safer we all are.

Here’s how to sign up:

1. Go to the QPR account page.
2. Enter “SUNY” in the “Organization Code” field.
3. Create your FREE training account using your geneseo.edu email address.
4. Follow the instructions to complete the training.

Additional Mental Health Info

First time appointments for academic year 2020-21 can be submitted up until the last day of the semester (5/21/21) via the student health portal at myhealth.geneseo.edu.  Read more about scheduling and accessing appointments on our Accessing Teletherapy Appointments page.

Review our Coping with College page for both general mental health and pandemic-specific resources.  The page includes online mental health options, mind-body coping resources, wellness activities, and resources specific to BIPOC and LGBTQ populations.

Visit our Counseling Services pages for additional information, or call our office at 585-245-5716 if you have questions.  You may also take one of our free, anonymous online mental health screenings by visiting How are you feeling today?  For additional assistance, text "GOT5" to 741-741 for Crisis Text Line (or call 1-800-273-TALK), or use the NY State Office of Mental Health COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline 1-844-863-9314 (8 am-10 pm, 7 days/week).

Text Alert Reminders for Appointments

You will need to "opt-in" to text alert reminders. You must know your phone carrier.  For specific instructions, go to our Using the My Health Portal page.

Using the Student Health Portal

As a SUNY Geneseo student, you automatically have access to a student health portal, myhealth.geneseo.edu.  This portal provides a gateway to many features and services, such as scheduling appointments and secure messaging staff members.  For more information, review our Using the My Health Portal page.

Virtual Tours of Our Health Centers

Lauderdale Health Center

South Village Health Center

Prescription Delivery from Wegmans

Wegmans in Geneseo delivers prescriptions to the main Lauderdale Health Center building Monday-Friday during our business hours.  New prescriptions must be received by 2 pm in order to be delivered that same day.  To initiate this service, you must first complete this paperwork and turn it in to Wegmans or to Lauderdale.  Note that these forms will authorize Wegmans to keep your credit card on file.

Other things to know:

• You must opt-out of automatic refills; instead, inform Wegmans to deliver to Lauderdale when you call for a refill.
• Before picking your prescription up from Lauderdale, you must first call to request this, as walk-ins are not permitted at this time.

Sexual Health Needs

Sexual/reproductive health services are offered through the Reproductive Health Center, a service provided through Livingston County Health.

PrEP at Geneseo

PrEP at Geneseo is a service offered by Trillium Health.  PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a once-a-day single blue pill that prevents HIV infection.  Prep will be offering remote (telehealth) services for the Fall 2020 semester.

Need a reminder of why wearing a mask is important?  Check out this video:

Certified Medical Home

The Department of Student Health and Counseling at SUNY Geneseo has received Accreditation as a MEDICAL HOME. A MEDICAL HOME is student-centered, comprehensive, team-based, accessible, and quality-focused. Allow us to be part of your health care team. We need your detailed health history, recent physical exam, and immunization records in order to coordinate with your health care providers to offer you the best medical care.

Student Health and Counseling, your "Medical Home Away From Home"