The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies offers counseling services to provide a safe space for students to talk about personal issues or challenges that prevent personal and academic growth. Counseling Services provides individual counseling, crisis intervention, and referral to the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies student body.
To contact counseling services, please send an email to: lindsay.kazi@slu.cuny.edu
Our Wellness Counselor at SLU is Lindsay Kazi.
If you wish to make an appointment, please contact Lindsay at: lindsay.kazi@slu.cuny.edu
Lindsay is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who provides psychodynamic treatment to individuals with challenges and curiosities related to self and identity, relationships and more.
CUNY Crisis Text Line: Text CUNY to 741741. A not-for-profit organization with which CUNY has contracted, offering crisis counseling access, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This tool is a service that provides CUNY students access to a trained Crisis Counselor to assist in problem-solving and safety planning during moments of crisis, using SMS messaging.
The 10 Minute Mind : Life can be stressful. It can be hard to keep up with the demands of study, work, and living in New York City. Mindfulness has been scientifically proven to reduce stress, increase focus, and support feelings of wellbeing. Each day, you will be emailed a short, guided mindfulness track every morning. All you need to do is take 10 minutes to sit somewhere quiet, put your headphones on, and listen.
Resources and Hotlines
Below is a list of facilities, phone numbers and websites for easy reference. These resources may give you the information and support you need to succeed at SLU and in life.
Hotlines & Websites
- NYC Well (Available 24 hours/seven days a week) 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) or Text WELL to 65173
Provides free mental health support, peer support, crisis counseling and referrals via phone, text or chat 24/7/365 in more than 200 languages. - Healthy CUNY Promoting health for academic success, A Guide To Surviving And Thriving At CUNY
- ULifeline Anonymous self-assessment as well as articles and information pertaining to various mental health issues.
- Togetherall is a safe, anonymous, online peer community to support your mental health. Get support from an anonymous community to share how you’re feeling, listen and be heard. You will have free mental health support in minutes, with no waiting list to access the platform.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255 (Veterans-Press “1”)
Provide information, intervention skills and community resources for depression and suicide prevention. - Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (800) 662-4357 (English & Spanish)
Provides referrals to individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues. - Department of Homeless Services Hotline : (800) 994-6494 (English & Spanish)
Information on shelters & 24 hr drop in centers (which provide food, shower, medical services). Referrals for psychiatric/mental health care, and alcohol & drug treatment centers and more based on needs of the individual. - Safe Horizon Hotlines
– Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 621-HOPE (4673)
– Crime Victims Hotline: (866) 689-HELP (4357)
– Rape & Sexual Assault Hotline: (212) 227-3000
– TDD phone number for all hotlines: (866) 604-5350
Provides shelter, counseling services, safety planning, court/legal assistance and support groups. - Legal Aid Society of NY: (212) 577-3300 Offers free legal advice and representation in criminal and civil areas (family & health law, homeless rights, housing issues, immigration status and public assistance).
- LGBT National Hotline: (888) 843-4564 Hours: Monday through Friday from 4pm to midnight. Saturday from noon to 5pm.
Offers free and confidential services to callers of all ages about coming-out issues, relationship concerns, HIV/AIDS anxiety and safer-sex information, and lots more! - Hillel at Baruch College: Aims to enrich the lives of the Jewish undergraduate and graduate students at so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. Provide programming, student engagement, leadership opportunities and professional support to the college community. Hillel at Baruch College Brochure
- NYC Abortion Access Hub – 1-877-NYC-AHUB
The New York City Abortion Access Hub provides confidential help finding an abortion provider, scheduling an appointment, getting financial assistance, and finding transportation and lodging. This help is available regardless of immigration status. You do not need to live in New York City to contact the Abortion Access Hub or receive a referral.
Domestic Violence Resources
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: Phone hotline, online chat support and resources for victims of domestic violence: https://www.thehotline.org/help/ or 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). The Hotline is available 24/7 in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential.
- National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline: The Deaf Hotline has advocates available 24/7 for crisis intervention, education, information and referrals for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled callers: https://thedeafhotline.org. This hotline has online chat, video call, or email options. Reach them at nationaldeafhotline@adwas.org or video call at 855-812-1001 (VP).
- Sanctuary for Families Campus Advocates Project: Available for Referrals. Can be reached via self-referral form https://sanctuaryforfamilies.org/cap-intake/ or email campusadvocates@sffny.org.
- VIP Mujeres: Free bilingual domestic violence hotline (Spanish/English), as well as resources, temporary shelter and legal support. https://www.vipmujeres.org/get-help/covid-19-update/ or 1-800-664-5880. Their website has a ‘safe exit’ option if you share a computer with your abuser.
- Sanctuary for Families: Service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence.
Food and Food Insecurity
- ACCESS HRA: Apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/food stamps) and cash assistance.
- Foodbank NYC: Search the map to find a soup kitchen, food pantry, senior center, or SNAP enrollment site near you. The map lists providers who have switched to “grab and go” meals and pantry bags to minimize the risk of exposure.
- NYC Soup Kitchens and Food Pantries by Borough (Google Doc)
- Free Meals for All NYC Children: Three free meals are available Monday through Friday (from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM) for all NYC children at more than 400 sites across the NYC. Use the website lookup tool to find a location.
- Free Baby Formula – WIC members can have baby formula delivered FREE to all New York City boroughs. Dial 718-405-9111.
- NYC Department for the Aging – Home-delivered meals are available for seniors ages 60 years and older who may have disabilities, access, or functional needs.
- HungerFree NYC: The “Neighborhood Guides to Food and Assistance” cover all neighborhoods in NYC by zip code and are available in multiple languages.
- Meals on Wheels: In response to the coronavirus crisis, this program is giving home-delivered meals to the elderly. The meals are nutritious and shelf stable.
- NYC Emergency Food Hotline: (866) 888-8777 (English and Spanish)
Assists with referrals for emergency food, food stamps, Medicaid, child care, homeless services, and more. - Home-delivered meals program – NYC is establishing a home-delivered meals program for people who do not have other means of accessing food. The application for food delivery assistance is here. To deliver the meals, the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission will be hiring licensed TLC drivers. The application to become a driver in the programs is here.