Student Health and Counseling

Mental Health Quick Resource List

For ALL emergencies (health/mental health), call 585-245-5222 (University Police), 911, or 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).

Additional resources can be found at on our Health Crisis & Emergency page.

Counseling Services – Main Office; open M-F 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
585-245-5716

  • Academic Advising – Office of Advising
    585-245-5541 or email; also connect via Navigate
    Provides assistance in navigating curriculum requirements, course selection, graduation requirements, and study skills. Offers support programs including Academic Coaching, Academic Champions, Geneseo Points of Service (GPS) Guides, and Academic Peer Mentors.
  • Accessibility – Office of Accessibility Services
    585-245-5112 or email
    Coordinates accommodations, aid, and access for students with disabilities.
  • Career Assistance – Career Design Center
    585-245-5721 or email
    Helps students explore career options, find jobs or internships, create and refine resumes, and utilize graduate school resources.
  • Case Management Support – Case Management/CAREs
    Case Management/CAREs form – request assistance
    Provides short-term, goal oriented solutions to life problems – e.g., basic needs, housing, food insecurity, financial crisis, extended absences due to extenuating circumstances.
  • Dean of Students
    585-245-5706 or email
    Provides advocacy for students who are facing life difficulties that impact their academics.
  • Title IX Office
    585-245-5023
    for preventing and responding to acts of sex and gender discrimination (including sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking)
  • Geneseo Accessibility Advocates
    students familiar with the Office of Accessibility Services and who serve as an additional resource for their peers with disabilities – send an email to the advocates
  • Substance Use
    general substance use information and other resources can be found on Geneseo’s Safe Party site

  • Geneseo Pathways
    peer advocacy support from peer advocates who are trained student volunteers; available 8 pm-8 am Sundays-Thursdays (when SUNY Geneseo classes are in session)
    CALL 585-237-8860 or EMAIL
  • SUNY Albany Middle Earth
    a peer-to-peer assistance hotline that is student-staffed via SUNY Albany’s Middle Earth program; available for all SUNY students Sunday-Fridays, 1pm-midnight, and all day Saturday (when SUNY Albany classes are in session)
    CALL 518-442-5777 or EMAIL
  • Geneseo SEX(Ed)
    a peer led sexual health education program that works to provide SUNY Geneseo students with inclusive information about all things relating to sex – safer sex, contraception, HIV/STIs, body positivity, communication and consent, and pleasure.
    EMAIL Dr. Amy Braksmajer, Dept of Sociology, for more info.

Visit SUNY Mental Health (Mental Health is Health) for additional details on the resources listed below.

  • SUNY Crisis Text Line – a 24/7 service
    TEXT GOT5U or any message to 741-741
  • Peer-to-Peer Assistance Hotline – a secure student-staffed hotline via SUNY Albany’s Middle Earth program; available when classes are in Mondays-Fridays and Sundays, 1pm-midnight
    CALL 518-442-5777 or EMAIL

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Life Lifeline (24/7) – call or text 9-8-8
    800-273-8255 (TALK)
  • Crisis Text Line (24/7)
    Text GOT5U (or anything) to 741-741
  • 211 (24/7) – call 2-1-1
    local general support (housing, food, financial, etc.) and referral number
  • The Trevor Project (24/7)
    866-488-7386
    Text START to 678-678
    trained counselors assist with challenges faced by LGBTQ people; chat also available
  • Red Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio (24/7)
    888-628-9454
  • SAMHSA’s National Helpline (24/7)
    800-662-HELP
    for general mental health and substance use issues
  • Disaster Distress Helpline (24/7)
    800-985-5990
    provided via SAMHSA; for those experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters
  • RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline (24/7)
    800-656-HOPE
  • Veterans Crisis Line (24/7)
    800-273-8255; press 1
    Text 838-255
  • Trans Lifeline
    877-565-8860 (US)
    877-330-6366 (Canada)
    as of 8/1/21, hours were 5 pm – 10 pm, 7 days a week
  • NY Hope Project/COVID Emotional Support Hotline
    844-863-9314
    8 am – 10 pm, 7 days a week

If you are facing food insecurity, displacement, an emergency, crisis, or health-related or medical expense, you are not alone. The Department of Student Life offers a list of Resources for Student Basic Needs and can provide additional assistance. If you are in need of case management support (e.g., basic needs, housing, food insecurity, financial crisis, extended absences due to extenuating circumstances), you can complete this Case Management/CAREs form to request assistance.

Treat yourself with compassion by incorporating some of the ideas below.

  • Routines—Structure Your Days Create set study hours | Schedule down time | Create a.m. & p.m. rituals
  • Sleep —Nourish Yourself Physically Prioritize fueling your body | Choose nutrient-dense foods | Drink water | Establish a pre-sleep wind-down
  • Play—Allow Time for Fun Make time for things you enjoy | Give yourself permission not to work | Honor and protect your down time
  • Embody—Cultivate Well-Being Observe with your senses | Move your body daily | Get outside/be in nature
  • Connect—Engage with Others Reach out to others in your circle | Seek support from trusted adults | Spend time with others who lift you up | Avoid isolation
  • Talk/Text —Ask for Help Meet with your professors | Ask for extra help when you need it | Consider speaking to a professional counselor or other staff

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