The New School is not affiliated with and does not endorse any of the following organizations or guarantee the accuracy of the information on their websites. Any information provided is of a general nature and is not intended to substitute for the advice of a medical professional.
Hotlines (24 hours) [+]
Crisis Chat: www.crisischat.org
Domestic Violence: 212.577.7777
Emergency Contraception: 888.NOT.2.LATE, www.EC-Help.org, www.not-2-late.com
National Sexual Assault Hotline (directs survivors to local crisis centers): 800.656.HOPE
National Suicide Hotline: 800.SUICIDE or 800.273.TALK
New York Asian Women's Center: 212.732.5230
NYC Anti-Violence Project: 212.732.5230
Poison: 212.764.7667 (212.POISONS)
Safe Horizon Crime Victims Hotline: 800.689.HELP (800.689.4357)
Safe Horizon Rape, Sexual Assault, & Incest Hotline: 212.227.3000 or 800.689.HELP (800.689.4357)
Suicide Prevention (LifeNet): 800.543.3638 (800.LIFENET)
Suicide Prevention/Emotional Support: 212.673.3000, www.samaritansnyc.org
General Information (New York City): 311
Emergency (New York City): 911
Emergency Rooms (Medical) [+]
New York Presbyterian Hospital
525 East 68th Street (east of York Avenue)
212.746.5454
Beth Israel Hospital
East 16th Street (between First and Second Avenues)
10 Union Square East (between 14th and 15th Streets)
212.420.2000
NYU Medical Center
560 First Avenue (at 33rd Street)
212.263.5550
Roosevelt/St. Luke's Hospital Center
1000 Tenth Avenue (at 59th Street)
212.263.7300
NYU Downtown Hospital
170 William Street
212.312.5000
Long Island College Hospital
Atlantic Avenue and Hicks Street (Brooklyn)
718.780.1000
Lenox Hill Hospital
100 East 77th Street (at Lexington Avenue)
212.434.2000
Bellevue Hospital Center
462 First Avenue (at 27th Street)
212.562.1000
Emergency Rooms (Psychiatric) [+]
New York Presbyterian Hospital
525 East 68th Street (east of York Avenue)
888.694.5700
NYU Medical Center
560 First Avenue, suite 7D (at 33rd Street)
212.263.5550 or 212.263.7419
Abortion [+]
Planned Parenthood of New York City
www.plannedparenthood.org/nyc
212.274.7200 or 800.230.PLAN (call for information and nearest clinic)
Park Med Eastern Women's Center
800 Second Avenue, 7th floor (between 42nd and 43rd Streets)
212.686.6066 or 800.346.5111
Eastside Gynecology
225 East 64th Street, suite C2 (between Second and Third Avenues)
212.308.4988
Alcohol Use Prevention and Treatment [+]
Alcoholics Anonymous
Find a local Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the following website.
www.nyintergroup.org/meetinglist
Al-Anon
Al-Anon is a support group for family members and loved ones of alcoholics.
www.al-anon.alateen.org
nycalanon.org
Harm Reduction Coalition
The Harm Reduction Coalition is an advocacy and capacity-building organization that promotes the health and dignity of individuals and communities affected by drug use.
www.harmreduction.org
ReDirect
ReDirect is a peer-led support group at The New School for students who want to talk about alcohol.
wellness@newschool.edu
Anger Management and Conflict Resolution [+]
Controlling Anger—Before It Controls You
The American Psychological Association offers information online about anger, its origins and causes, and ways to control it.
www.apa.org/topics/anger/control.aspx
The Conflict Resolution Information Source (CRInfo)
CRInfo offers a variety of resources on conflict management and resolution.
www.crinfo.org
Body Art [+]
Body Image [+]
Improving Body Image
Scroll down the following Web page for body image improvement exercises.
www.edreferral.com/body_image.htm
Adios Barbie!
Adios Barbie! is an entertaining interactive website about body image.
www.adiosbarbie.com
Adam Hills' Stand-Up Routine on Body Image
Australian comedian Adam Hills takes aim at women's magazines and their role in fostering poor body image among women.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-o3go0Fl-w
About-Face
About-Face offers women and girls resources on media messages and body image.
www.about-face.org
Contraception [+]
Condoms
Keep in mind that condoms come in different materials that offer different kinds of protection.
- Latex reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy.
- Sheepskin reduces only the risk of pregnancy; it does not offer protection against sexually transmitted infections.
- Polyurethane, an alternative for latex-sensitive individuals and their partners, reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy
Free male condoms, female condoms, dental dams, and lubricant are available at the following locations on campus:
Student Health Services
80 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10011
212.229.1671, option 4
Office of Student Development and Activities
90 Fifth Avenue, 2nd floor
New York, NY 10011
212.229.5687
All residence halls
Planned Parenthood of New York City
Planned Parenthood of New York City offers essential reproductive health care and educational programs and engages in advocacy.
www.plannedparenthood.org/nyc
NYC Condoms
NYC Condoms is a program sponsored by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene that distributes free condoms at locations throughout the five boroughs. To find a location nearest to you check out this website.
Dental Care [+]
Stu-Dent Plan—NYU College of Dentistry
The Stu-Dent Plan offers low-cost dental care to students.
345 East 24th Street (at First Avenue)
212.998.9870
Morningside Dental Associates—Columbia University
This group offers low-cost dental care to students.
1244 Amsterdam Avenue (at 121st Street)
212.961.1266
Drug Use Prevention and Treatment [+]
Street Drugs—Drug Resource List
The following website provides a searchable list of drugs with descriptions including alternate names, uses, side effects, and withdrawal symptoms.
www.streetdrugs.org
Harm Reduction Coalition
The Harm Reduction Coalition is an advocacy and capacity-building organization that promotes the health and dignity of individuals and communities affected by drug use.
www.harmreduction.org
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous offers 12-step programs for people wishing to overcome substance abuse.
www.na.org
portaltools.na.org/portaltools/MeetingLoc
Eating Disorders [+]
Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
The following website provides information and links about eating disorders and finding treatment.
www.edreferral.com
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
NEDA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Information and resources are available on the NEDA website.
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Something Fishy Website on Eating Disorders
Something Fishy offers online forums, chats, and information on anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive eating and support for those affected by eating disorders.
www.something-fishy.org
Emergency Contraception [+]
Student Health Services
New School Student Health Services offers free emergency contraception.
80 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor
212.229.1671, option 2
Planned Parenthood
26 Bleecker Street
212.965.7000
Planned Parenthood
44 Court Street, 6th floor (Brooklyn)
212.965.7000
Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Care [+]
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
(Medical Emergencies and Clinics)
310 East 14th Street (at Second Avenue)
212.979.4000
Exercise (see also Nutrition) [+]
Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity
CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity offers information on the role of nutrition and physical activity in improving public health and preventing and controlling chronic diseases.
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
The department operates a variety of free and low-cost facilities around New York City. The Chelsea Recreation Center (430 West 25th Street) has a pool, gymnasium, and fitness room; membership costs about $60 per year.
www.nycgovparks.org
Exercise Tracker
MedHelp's free Exercise Tracker is an easy-to-read interactive chart that allows users to keep track of their daily exercise and fitness activity.
www.medhelp.org/land/exercise-tracker
New School Office of Recreation and Intramural Sports
The New School offers intramural sports, group fitness classes, outdoor recreation, special events and programs, and recreation clubs.
www.newschool.edu/studentservices/recreation
New School student discounts are available at the Crunch fitness center at Fourth Avenue and 12th Street and at the 14th Street YMCA.
Immunizations [+]
Immunization Hotline: 212.349.2664
Chelsea Health Center—Walk-In
303 Ninth Avenue, 1st floor (between 27th and 28th Streets)
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Please call before arrival.
212.239.1718
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC offers an extensive body of information regarding immunizations.
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/spec-grps/college.htm
Internet Privacy, Safety, and Use [+]
LGBTQI Health and Resources [+]
Gay and Lesbian National Hotline (Monday–Friday, 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.; Saturday 12:00–5:00 p.m.): 888.843.4564 or 212.989.0999
Trevor Project Hotline (24 hours): 866.488.7386
The following organizations at The New School offer social and political support to the LGBTQI and queer-allied community at the university.
OPEN (Out, Proud Environment at The New School)
open@newschool.edu
Campus Queer Collective
CQC@newschool.edu
Safe Zone at The New School
Safe Zone trainings are open to all students, faculty, and staff. The initial training is a two-hour workshop intended to raise awareness of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI) community and the richness of gender and sexuality; to discuss how homophobia and transphobia affect our lives; to explore ways allies on campus can support the LGBTQI community and one another; and to help create safe havens at the university.
safezone@newschool.edu
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center provides sensitive, high-quality health care and related services primarily to New York's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities—in all their diversity—regardless of ability to pay.
356 West 18th Street (between Eighth and Ninth Avenues)
212.271.7200
www.callen-lorde.org
GMHC
GMHC offers HIV/AIDS treatment information, news and statistics, prevention education, and information on fighting AIDS.
800.243.7692
www.gmhc.org
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
The Human Rights Campaign is the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights organization, with more than one million members and supporters nationwide.
www.hrc.org
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center
The center serves as a New York City resource for LGBTQ youth and adults.
208 West 13th Street
212.620.7310
www.gaycenter.org
Parents, Family, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
PFLAG is a national nonprofit organization with more than 200,000 members and supporters and 500 affiliates in the United States. PFLAG offers resources and support for family, friends, and other allies of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.
www.pflag.org
Queers for Economic Justice (QEJ)
QEJ is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting economic justice and sexual and gender liberation. QEJ engages in grassroots organizing, public education, advocacy, research, legal action, leadership development, and coalition building with gay rights and economic justice organizations.
147 West 24th Street
212.564.3608
q4ej.org
YouthResource
YouthResource is a website by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning young people that offers monthly features, message boards, and online education on activism, culture, sexual health, and other issues of concern to LGBTQ youth.
www.amplifyyourvoice.org/youthresource
Mental Health [+]
LifeNet (24 hours): 800.LIFE.NET
National Crisis Hotline (24 hours): 800.273.8255
National Suicide Hotline (24 hours): 800.784.2433
Samaritans Suicide Hotline (24 hours): 212.673.3000
Active Minds
Active Minds is a national student-run organization that promotes mental health awareness, education, and advocacy. The organization has a chapter at The New School.
www.activeminds.org
activeminds@newschool.edu
Depression Screening (sponsored by Mental Health America)
Mental Health America offers a free online screening tool and links to other resources.
www.depression-screening.org
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is a national patient-directed organization focusing on depression and bipolar disorder. Learn more about depression and bipolar disorder on their website.
www.dbsalliance.org
WebMD—Depression
This comprehensive site includes information about tests used to diagnose and tips for fighting depression.
www.webmd.com/depression
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The NAMI website provides information about mental illness, NAMI on college campuses, and online communities.
www.nami.org
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
NIMH is a federal agency whose mission is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure. NIMH's website offers information on mental illnesses and other health topics.
www.nimh.nih.gov/about/index.shtml
The New York City Guide to Suicide Prevention, Services and Resources (The Samaritans of New York)
This comprehensive guide provides information on responding to and providing care and support to individuals who are feeling depressed and/or suicidal.
www.samaritansnyc.org/resourceguide
Psych Central—Mental Health Network
psychcentral.com/disorders
Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
www.minddisorders.com
Nutrition (see also Exercise) [+]
American Dietetics Association
The American Dietetics Association, the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, offers information on food safety, nutrition, weight loss, and related topics.
www.eatright.org
Cooking on Campus Guide
Allrecipes.com offers a beginner's guide to campus cooking.
allrecipes.com/HowTo/Campus-Cooking-101-a-Beginners-Guide/Detail.aspx
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services releases Dietary Guidelines for Americans, most recently revised in 2010.
www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines
Nutritional Information on Popular Foods and Related Resources
Find information on the nutritional content of various food items and on making healthful food choices.
nutritiondata.self.com
Nutrition Navigator
The Nutrition Navigator is a rating guide to nutrition websites sponsored by Tufts University. If you're not sure whether the site you're looking at is legitimate, check it out here.
navigator.tufts.edu
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous provides a recovery program for compulsive overeaters.
www.oa.org
Spark People
Spark People is a free online diet and healthy living community.
www.sparkpeople.com
Peer Health Advocacy [+]
The New You
The New You is The New School's peer health advocacy program, organized by and for students.
wellness@newschool.edu
The Bacchus Network
The BACCHUS Network is a nonprofit organization that promotes student and young adult leadership on health and safety issues on campus and in the community.
www.bacchusgamma.org
Pharmacies (Local) [+]
The following pharmacies are the three closest to Union Square. All three accept coverage under the university-sponsored Student Health Insurance plan.
Duane Reade
24 East 14th Street (between Fifth Avenue and University Place)
212.989.3632
Duane Reade (open 24 hours)
378 Sixth Avenue (at Waverly Place)
212.674.5357
Kmart
Astor Place and Fourth Avenue
212.253.9661
Pregnancy [+]
Pregnancy tests are offered at Student Health Services.
Student Health Services/Medical Services
80 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor
212.229.1671, option 2
Prescription Assistance [+]
NeedyMeds
NeedyMeds is a nonprofit information resource that helps people find programs to assist them with the cost of their medications and other costs related to health care.
www.needymeds.org
Relationship Violence, Rape, and Sexual Assault [+]
The following hospitals have emergency rooms that are SAFE centers, specializing in helping survivors of sexual assault:
Bellevue, Beth Israel, and St. Luke's. For more information about SAFE
centers: hospitals.nyhealth.gov/learn.php?t=SAFE
Bellevue Hospital Center—Sexual Assault Response Team SAFE Center
462 First Avenue, CD Building, room CD408
212.562.3435 or 212.562.3755
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Crime Victims Treatment Center (CVTC)
CVTC of St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital is the largest and most comprehensive hospital-based victim assistance program in New York State.
411 West 114th Street, suite 2C
212.523.4728
www.cvtc-slr.org
Beth Israel Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Intervention Program
Beth Israel offers a variety of services to survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence, including medical care, counseling, and information and referral, as well as information, training, and advocacy.
Department of Social Work
317 East 17th Street
212.420.4516
New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault
The alliance website serves as a source for locating hospitals, treatment, prevention, and police intervention.
www.svfreenyc.org
The New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP)
AVP fights hate violence, sexual assault, stalking, and domestic violence in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected communities through counseling, advocacy, organizing, and public education.
240 West 35th Street, suite 200
212.714.1141
www.avp.org
New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
RAINN is a national anti–sexual assault support and advocacy organization. The website includes resources and information on sexual violence, abuse, and assault.
800.656.4673
www.rainn.org
Safe Horizon
Safe Horizon is a victim assistance agency that provides support, prevents violence, and promotes justice for victims of crime and abuse.
800.621.HOPE (4673)
www.safehorizon.org
Emergency Care
This Web page contains emergency response information for victims of rape and sexual assault.
www.svfreenyc.org/survivors_emergency.html
Safer Sex [+]
Medline Plus Safer Sex information
Medline Plus offers information about prevention of sexually transmitted disease.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001949.htm
Society for Human Sexuality
The Society for Human Sexuality offers a detailed guide to safe sex.
www.sexuality.org/safesex.html
Sex, Etc.
Published by Answer at Rutgers University, Sex, Etc. offers information and advice on sex, love and relationships, pregnancy, birth control and condoms, and sexually transmitted diseases.
www.sexetc.org
Self-Esteem [+]
Sexuality and Sexual Health [+]
Sexuality Transmitted Infections [+]
Student Health Services
80 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor
212.229.1671, option 2
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
CDC offers information about types and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.
www.cdc.gov/std
CDC information
The following Web page provides information about herpes prevention and treatment.
www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/STDFact-Herpes.htm
On-Campus Free Confidential HIV Testing
Mondays, 3:00–4:30 p.m.
80 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor
The Lower East Side Harm Reduction Center (LESHRC) and The New School
provide free and confidential HIV testing. No appointment necessary;
first-come, first-served. Note: there is no testing when the university
is closed. For more information, email wellness@newschool.edu.
Off-Campus Testing Sites
For many of these sites a person must have symptoms or be a known contact in order to be screened and treated
nycfreeclinic.med.nyu.edu/information-for-patients/health-resources/health-resources-std
GMHC's David Geffen Testing Center
GMHC's David Geffen Center for HIV Prevention and Health Education provides free, confidential HIV rapid testing, syphilis testing, and hepatitis C testing.
119 West 24th Street
www.gmhc.org
212.367.1100
testing@gmhc.org
Hispanic AIDS Forum (HAF)
HAF, a community-based health organization, offers free HIV testing to all New Yorkers.
www.hafnyc.org
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
356 West 18th Street (between Eighth and Ninth Avenues)
212.271.7200
www.callen-lorde.org
The HOTT program is specifically for ages 13-24.
callen-lorde.org/our-services/health-outreach-to-teens/
The Ryan Center
The Ryan Center may offer sliding scale and will bill insurance.
565 Manhattan Ave New York, NY 10027
212.222.5221
www.ryancenter.org/
Sidney Hillman Family Practice
This facility has a periodic free clinic, however, it takes a long time to sign up and can have long wait times.
16 E 16th St New York, NY 10003
212.206.5200
www.institute2000.org
Other New York City HIV Testing Sites
GMHC provides a list of testing centers by borough, as well as information about its own testing site.
www.gmhc.org/get-support/get-connected/get-tested
You can always obtain information about HIV testing sites from the New
York City Department of Health. Call 800.TALK.HIV or 212.447.8200 to
learn more. There are multiple testing sites throughout New York City.
Smoking Cessation [+]
Stress and Anxiety [+]
Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA)
The ADAA website includes online screenings and links to self-help resources.
www.adaa.org
Half of Us
A site for college students offering information on emotional health and ways to find help in dealing with emotional problems and challenging situations.
www.halfofus.com
Managing Stress: A Guide for College Students by the University of Georgia
This site provides descriptions of several relaxation techniques (meditation, visualization, deep breathing, even drawing and coloring).
www.uhs.uga.edu/stress
Listen to Relax
Download MP3 files of relaxation exercises from Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
www.hws.edu/studentlife/counseling_relax.aspx
Time Management [+]
Time Management Quiz and Guidance
A program hosted on Virginia Tech's website that offers assistance with time management.
www.ucc.vt.edu/lynch/timemanagement.htm
Study Guides and Strategies—Time Management
This website provides time management strategies and suggestions for organizing projects and priorities.
www.studygs.net/timman.htm
Travel [+]
U.S. Department of State—Travel
The State Department offers travelers information about visas, requirements, and health and provides travel warnings.
travel.state.gov
Interchurch Center Medical Office
The office provides travel consultations and immunizations to the public.
475 Riverside Drive, room 241 (between 119th and 120th Streets)
212.870.2200
www.interchurch-center.org/immunizations.html
Centers for Disease Control
CDC's site provides information on health relevant to travelers.
718.553.1685 or 800.CDC.INFO
www.cdc.gov/travel
World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO, the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system, offers information on global health trends on its website.
www.who.int/en
International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers (IAMAT)
IAMAT provides travel health advice and coordinates an international network of qualified medical practitioners to assist travelers in need of emergency medical care.
716.754.4883
www.iamat.org
Urgent Care [+]
DOCS/New York Health Care
55 East 34th Street, 7th floor (between Park and Madison Avenues)
212.252.6001
DOCS/New York Health Care
202 West 23rd Street (between Seventh and Eighth Avenues)
212.352.2600
Student Health Services
If you call after hours, you will be connected with a nurse.
80 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor (corner of 14th Street)
212.229.1671, option 2
Vision Care [+]
General Vision Service
20 West 14th Street (between Fifth and Sixth Avenues)
212.229.1470
