If your symptoms are affecting your relationships, ability to work or live your everyday life, help is available. For students who are not currently living in the Binghamton community it may be best to seek local mental health service providers. On-campus student support offices have modified their services to provide students remaining on campus with assistance via Zoom or phone call.
On-campus/other resources
- BetterHelp
If you have ever been curious about telecounseling services, now is a great time to give them a try. BetterHelp, like many other telecounseling platforms, offers telecounseling provided by accredited psychologists, clinical social workers and licensed professional counselors. - University Counseling Center
The UCC is now supporting students with new telecounseling options including phone and video chat. Existing clients can reach out to the counselor you have been working with via secure message. - Dean of Students CARE Team: dos@binghamton.edu
Students may email the CARE Team to schedule same-day meetings via Zoom or telephone. General inquiries or requests for scheduling will be handled 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday. - Residential Life MSW internsSupport resources for students remaining on campus following the coronavirus pandemic. Students may email any of the MSW Interns to schedule meetings via Zoom or telephone.
- Decker Student Health Services Center: 607-777-2221
Students can call ahead for appointments, nurses will pre-screen all students as necessary.
Off-campus helplines and resources
- New York State COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline: 1-844-863-9314 from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. seven days a week
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
- Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741-741
- Guide to services and emergency contacts in Broome County
Podcasts
The podcasts listed below focus on managing stress and anxiety, and practicing self-care.
- “Not Another Anxiety Show” by Kelli Walker
- “The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast” by Dr. Robert Duff
- “The Habit Coach” by Ashdin Doctor
- “The ASMR Podcast”
- “On Being” by Krista Tippett