• Accredited

    Accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services, the Wellness Center provides counseling and wellness services that support and assist you in your intellectual, emotional, psychological, and social development while coping with the challenges of college and life stressors. The Wellness Center offers free and confidential counseling in a safe environment where individual and cultural differences are valued and respected. Our services include: short-term individual counseling, crisis intervention, workshops, outreach and referrals to college community resources.

    View our words of wellness monthly newsletter.


  • Services


    • Short-term Individual Tele-Counseling: Discuss personal concerns with a licensed mental health professional in a safe, confidential setting. Gain emotional support and learn coping skills and strategies to overcome specific challenges.
    • Phone and Video Consultation: Counselors are available to provide mental health information and resources as well as guide students with finding referrals. Contact wellnesscenter@lagcc.cuny.edu or 718-482-5471 to schedule a consultation. 
    • Group Counseling: Share experiences, learn perspectives and practice new behaviors in a safe and supportive environment. Counseling groups are facilitated by one or more licensed mental health counselors in a small group setting. Contact wellnesscenter@lagcc.cuny.edu or 718-482-5471 to inquire about virtual groups.
    • Alternative Wellness Classes: Participate in these free classes to improve your mental, physical and spiritual health. Check the campus calendar for more details.
    • Workshops: Attend our free wellness workshops to learn about a variety of topics, from guided mindfulness and meditation to Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification to suicide prevention training.




  • Reasons to Visit


    We are here to help you address the following concerns:

    • Coping with COVID-19 anxiety/stress
    • Adjusting to college life
    • Depression
    • Diversity and cultural differences
    • Family difficulties
    • Grief and loss
    • Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQIA) concerns
    • Recovering from trauma
    • Relationship problems
    • Stress and anxiety


  • How to Reach us


    718-482-5471
    WellnessCenter@lagcc.cuny.edu
    C-Building, C-249

    Office Hours:

    Please refer to the Campus Services page for current hours.


    If you need to speak with someone outside of office hours, call 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355), text WELL to 65173 or visit NYC Well to chat with a counselor.

    If you are in danger, in need of immediate medical attention or having thoughts of harming yourself, please call 911.

  • HIV Screening

    FREE HIV, STI, HCG SCREENINGS & PREP & PEP CONSULTATIONS


    HEALTH SERVICES SCREENINGS RSVP

    Come to the Health Services Center for

    HIV Screening    - Screening includes a Risk Assessment to determine risk reduction behaviors to reduce HIV transmission  Follow by an Rapid HIV Test via finger stick for a few drops of blood.

    STI Screening     - Screening includes Risk Assessment to determine risk reduction behaviors to reduce Sexually Transmitted Infection transmission.  Followed by urine sample, venous blood sample, and in some cases throat and anal swab (self performed). All samples are to screen for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, Herpes (HSV2), and Trichomoniasis

    HCG Screening    - Screening includes Risk Assessment to determine likelihood of pregnancy. Followed by urine sample to screen for Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG) hormone. Typically it takes at least 14 days after unprotected sexual intercourse for test to detect  HCG. 


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    Wellness - Resources

    Resources


    Contact Health Services at 718-482-5280 or Health-Center@lagcc.cuny.edu for COVID-19 or other health questions.

    Complete the intake form in English or Spanish to access Wellness Center counseling services, and contact us at 718-482-5471 (option 2) or WellnessCenter@lagcc.cuny.edu.

    Please refer to the Campus Services page for current hours.

    Text “CUNY” to 741741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling.

    Visit NYCWell or the NYS Office of Mental Health to receive help with stress and anxiety about COVID-19.






  • Words of Wellness Monthly Newsletters
    Mental Health Screenings

    Unsure if you or someone you know should see a mental health professional? These online questionnaires can give you a better understanding.

    Helping Others

    Depression

    Depression is a condition that can affect anyone. Here are the signs:

    • Feeling sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, helpless, worthless or generally pessimistic
    • Focusing on death or suicide
    • Withdrawing from friends and hobbies/activities
    • Experiencing anxiety, stress and/or irritability
    • Feeling fatigued or lacking energy
    • Giving away possessions and/or making out a will
    • Experiencing changes in sleep and/or appetite
    • Having difficulty concentrating, making decisions or remembering things
    • Saying things like “I don’t deserve to be here” or “I want to die”
    • Increased use of alcohol and/or other drugs
    • Engaging in reckless behavior

    Suicide Prevention Tips

    If someone you know is thinking about suicide, there are a few ways you can help.

    1. If they are in immediate danger, call 911.
    2. Reach out if you think someone is suffering in silence and could be reluctant to seek assistance.
    3. Listen to the person and accept their feelings. Try not to judge or argue.
    4. Remind them that support is available on campus and in the community.
    5. Offer to go with the person to seek help from their parents, a wellness counselor or another source of support.

    Learn more about helping students in distress.



  • Stress Relief


    Everyone experiences stress while in college, but there are ways to manage it. The following apps are available to help you reduce stress and improve your mood.

    Wellness Apps
    • Breath2Relax is an app that teaches a deep type of breathing, called diaphragmatic breathing or belly breathing. This type of breathing has been shown to help reduce stress and improve mood stabilization.
    • Happify embraces “the science of happiness to offer exercises, games and activities for reducing negative thoughts and improving relationships.
    • Headspace features guided meditation, using a daily training format that you can try for free.
    • MindShift is an app specifically designed for teens and young adults. It addresses such things as social and performance anxiety, perfectionism, worry, panic and conflict. Rather than avoid anxiety, it helps users change how they think about it.
    • Sanvello offers daily tools to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Record and track moods, set goals, and connect with a supportive community.
    • Dare: Anxiety & Panic Attacks is made specifically for managing panic attacks, helping users understand causes and overcome fears.
    • Insight Timer is a free meditation app featuring content from meditation teachers, including guided meditations, meditation music, talks and podcasts.
    • SAM Self-help App for the mind helps with self-monitoring of anxiety through a graphic display, a closed social network for social support, anxiety education and guidance on how to use the app in daily life.
    • The Now- Mindfulness Triggers is a free mindfulness app that sends inspirational quotes throughout the day to help you pause, reflect and refocus on the present moment.
    • Smiling Mind is a free, customizable mediation app that offers guided mediation exercises based on age. It’s ideal for everyone, from children to adults.

    Get tips for coping with stress during an infectious disease outbreak.

    See the Guide to Surviving and Thriving at CUNY for help with overcoming educational, health and financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Everyone experiences stress while in college, but there are ways to manage it.


  • We offer various health and wellness grants to help students succeed in college and beyond.

  • Programs


    We offer various health and wellness programs to help students succeed in college and beyond.

    Neurodiversity Program


    The mission of LaGuardia's Neurodiversity Program is to provide students with access to services that will lead to successful academic outcomes while providing educational opportunities that will increase self-knowledge. Our program is part of CUNY's Project REACH, whose purpose is to provide affordable and accessible higher education options to all students, particularly those who have not accessed college programs in the past, such as those on the autistic spectrum. Our staff, who specialize in academics, social connections and self-esteem, work with the students in this program and refer to the Office of Accessibility reasonable academic accommodations as needed.

    We serve students that identify with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Neurological Disabilities and Social Anxiety as well as isolated and stigmatized individuals.

    We offer virtual coaching sessions to help students adjust to learning in an online environment. For more information, please contact us at 718-349-4023 or LaGuardiaAssist@lagcc.cuny.edu and Neurodiversity@lagcc.cuny.edu.