Wellness Resources
College is a demanding time. Students are facing the challenges of school, work, family obligations and a social life. You can help recognize, respond and refer any concerns about a student.
Recognize. Respond. Refer.
- Recognize
- Aggressive, anxious or demanding behavior
- Disheveled appearance
- Missing classes
- Not turning in assignments
- Substance abuse
- Thoughts of suicide
- Respond
- Listen actively in a safe space
- Validate their experiences
- Ask open ended questions
- Share what you know
- Submit a Beacon Alert
- Encourage & assist student in seeking help
- Verbal Responses
- "I'm sorry that happened to you. You should know that I care."
- "This is important. Tell me more."
- "That must be hard. I want to help you find the right resources."
- "Your feelings are completely valid. Let's figure out what we can do."
- Verbal Responses
- Refer
- Non-Emergency
- Encourage student to seek counseling services
- Follow-up to show you are invested
- For Immediate Attention
- Call with the student present to schedule an appointment
- Walk the student to the Wellness center
- Non-Emergency
*Health Services | 607-871-2400 |
*Counseling Services | 607-871-2300 |
*AU Public Safety | 607-871-108 |
Alfred Police Department | 607-587-8877 |
Rape Crisis of the Southern Tier | 888-810-0093 |
Allegheny County Crisis Center | 888-945-3970 |
AIDS Hotline | 800-541-AIDS |
Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes | 607-324-1124 |
St. James Mercy Hospital (Hornell) | 607-324-8000 |
Jones Memorial Hospital (Wellsville) | 585-593-1100 |
Express Care (non-emergency) | 607-324-0490 |
NYS Police Sexual Assault Hotline | 844-845-7269 |
NYS Domestic Violence Hotline | 800-942-6906 |
NYS Office of Victim Services | 800-247-8035 |
Cattaraugus Community Action's Victim Services | 888-945-3970 |
Office of Student Affairs | 607-871-2132 |
Counseling Services:
- Personal Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Crisis Response
- Consultation (to include Faculty & Staff)
Wellness Education:
- Peer Education Program
- Alcohol & Drug Sessions
- Individual Health & Wellness Sessions
- Resource Library
- Classroom, Residence Halls & Other Campus Programming
Heath Services:
- Flu Vaccinations
- Immunizations
- Routine Blood Work
- Breast Exams
- Pregnancy Tests
- Pap Tests
- Emergency Contraception
- Birth Control
- STI Testing
- Cold & Flu
- Ear Infection
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Strep Throat
- Skin Rashes
- UTI/Urine Cultures
- Diabetes
- Ear Irrigations
- Talking about death or wanting to die
- Looking up ways to kill oneself
- Too much or too little sleep
- Increased use of drugs and/or alcohol
- Talking about being a burden to others
- Expressing lack of purpose in life or hope of a future
- Reckless behavior
- Withdrawing or isolating oneself
- Visiting/calling loved ones to say goodbye
- Giving away possessions and/or pets
- "It won't matter soon enough"
- "When I'm gone..."
- "I just want to be done"
- "I just want to sleep"
- "It will be over soon anyway"
- "I'm just tired"
- "I can't keep doing this"
- "I just want to be alone"
- "I want to tell you something...never mind"
- Exercise
- Eat well
- Get 7-9 hours of sleep (nap when needed)
- Practice relaxation techniques (meditation or deep breathing)
- Draw/paint
- Play a Game
- Call a friend
- Cook/bake
- Encourage student to make an appointment for the Mind Spa
working with a student who... | Dean of Student Experience | Counseling Services | Public Safety |
Talks about suicide/homicide | X | X | |
Is a danger to their self or others | X | ||
Disrupts class & does not stop | X | X | |
Seems to be out of touch with reality | X | ||
Behaves hostilely or inappropriately | X | X | |
Shows signs of drug or alcohol abuse | X | X | |
Is experiencing difficulty due to a loss or family illness | X | ||
Is a victim of violence, bullying, or harassment/stalking | X | X | X |
Appears to have an eating disorder or distorted body image | X | ||
Drastically changes appearance | X | ||
Seems overly emotional (beyond common behaviors) | X | ||
Discloses personal distress | X |