Helpful Counseling Service Links
To make an appointment call 914-888-5150 or email CounselingCenter@mercy.edu
喵咪社区 has also partnered with , an online therapy platform for University students, with services available 7 days a week with evening and weekend appointments available.
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 and related responses may bring fear, anxiety, and sadness. It is important that while adhering to physical health recommendations, that we also take care of ourselves emotionally. Please see below for various resources that may be helpful during this time.
If you are experiencing stress related to COVID-19 and would like to speak with a counselor immediately, you can call NY State's Emotional Support Line: 1 (844) 863-9314.鈥�
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Mav Market Website鈥痜or information on food resources within Mercy and in the community
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鈥痺ith information on food pantries, applying for various social services, and more
Anonymous Online Mental Health Screening聽
A quick behavioral health check-up questionnaire open to Mercy students, staff, and alumni. Results are anonymous and the questionnaire takes under 5 minutes to complete. The tool is meant to help individuals to determine if their thoughts or behaviors may align with common and treatable mental health conditions. At the end of the screening, a window will pop up with suggested next steps.
Mental Health Phone Apps聽
Outlined below, there are many phone apps that can be helpful in addressing and managing your mood. For more information on other apps, check out .鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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Breathe2Relax is a stress management tool that teaches users diaphragmatic breathing techniques. It provides lessons on stress and coping skills.
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Headspace is an application for iPhones and Androids that guides uses through mindfulness and meditation activities. The use of mindfulness and meditation is linked to reductions in levels of stress and anxiety. There is a student discount available.
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Mindshift provides tools and activities to help users to relax, cope, and change patterns of anxious thoughts.
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MoodKit provides tools to address negative thought patterns, using principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It provides users with a mood chart, journal, and mood enhancing activities.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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Breathe2Relax is a stress management tool that teaches users diaphragmatic breathing techniques. It provides lessons on stress and coping skills.
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Calm is a popular meditation and sleep app. It guides users through meditation sessions and has bedtime stories and bedtime music.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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Headspace is an application for iPhones and Androids that guides uses through mindfulness and meditation activities. The use of mindfulness and meditation is linked to reductions in levels of stress and anxiety. There is a student discount available.
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PTSD Coach provides users with information on PTSD, self assessments, information on how to search for providers, and tools to address stressors related to PTSD. The app was created by the Veterans Association (VA)'s National Center for PTSD and DoD鈥檚 National Center for Telehealth & Technology. It is not meant to be used as treatment but instead, as a tool
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Sober Grid acts as a social support network for individuals in recovery, providing users with a virtual support group.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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An app that gives users daily meditations and鈥痑ccess to鈥疶welve Steps literature.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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Go Ask Alice! is the health question and answer internet service produced by Alice! Columbia University's Health Promotion Program - a division of Health Services at Columbia.
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Headspace is an application for iPhones and Androids that guides uses through mindfulness and meditation activities. The use of mindfulness and meditation is linked to reductions in levels of stress and anxiety. There is a student discount available.
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The Mental Health Net website exists to promote mental health and wellness education and advocacy.
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An organization that鈥� provides 鈥痑 24/7 hotline for anyone experiencing 鈥痙omestic violence. The site has information on legal rights and local resources.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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Provides helpful resources for people who have an eating disorder themselves and a guide for family and friends
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Site focusing on suicide prevention with鈥痳esources for those with thoughts of hurting themselves and concerned friends & family members
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NAMI provides resources on all mental illness to help individuals living with mental illness and their families
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Additional Mental Health Choices at 喵咪社区
If you can't find help using the links above, consider visiting either our or pages.
Student Counseling Center Hours & Contact Information
The Student Counseling Center will be offering appointments in-person and virtually. Appointments are available Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
喵咪社区 has also partnered with , an online therapy platform for University students, with services available 7 days a week with evening and weekend appointments available.