As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.
-Nelson Mandela
Welcome from the Administrative Director!
Welcome to the Health & Counseling website! On these pages, you will find a wealth of information about our services. We hope that you find this information to be useful, as our dedicated professional staff members in Health Services, Counseling Services, and Health Promotion are all committed to making your college years as healthy as possible.
Last year, we introduced our new "Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds" wellness series through the GOLD program. Taking care of ourselves and developing healthy behaviors is key to living a balanced life, and students who attended programs in this series reported learning new skills for doing just that. Learn to relax, manage your stress, meditate, and unwind during our fun and fabulous workshops.
We are always interested in hearing from you. On the Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) webpage, you can submit your online, anonymous comments and suggestions. Please let us know how we are doing!
Always remember to stay well, get rest and exercise, and don't forget to breathe! Keep checking our website (and like Health & Counseling, SUNY Geneseo on Facebook!) for additional updates.
Take Care,
Melinda DuBois, LMSW
Administrative Director of Health and Counseling
A Note About Diversity
The Health & Counseling staff recognizes and appreciates the diversity of Geneseo’s student body and their health care needs. Our entire staff has participated in Safe Zone training to assist us with providing services in a way that is sensitive to the concerns of GLBT students; many staff members have had additional diversity training as well. Our services are available to ALL students, and we do not discriminate in our service delivery, hiring, or other policies/procedures on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or nationality.
Contact Information
Phone, Fax, & Secure messaging
The phone numbers for each of our main practice areas are as follows:
We have two fax machines in our department: Health Services, 585-245-5744 (also used by Health Promotions Coordinator), and Counseling Services, 585-245-5071 (also used for AOD Coordinator).
Current students can send secure messages via our student health portal at myhealth.geneseo.edu. (Please note that these messages are NOT for urgent care matters and can be accessed during business hours only.) Students can also this portal to check appointment times, cancel appointments, and schedule most Health Services appointments.
Location
Health & Counseling is housed in the Lauderdale Health Center, located on University Drive on the north side of campus (across from Steuben Hall; find us on the Campus Map). Lauderdale is a completely handicapped accessible building.
Parking: Parking is available at the far end of Lot C in one of three slots designated for "Health Center Patients" (please inform the front desk if you park in one of these slots).