Counseling Center
Programs and Services
Emergency Phone Numbers
On Campus: University Police at (315) 792-7111 or 111 (from a campus phone)
Off Campus: MCAT (Mobile Crisis Assessment Team) at (315) 732-6228, 24 hour assistance or 911
National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE
CONTACT: 24/7 Crisis hotline: 1-315-251-0600
Rape Crisis Hotline: 797-7740
NY Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-942-6906
Child Abuse and Maltreatment Reporting Center: 1-800-342-3720
Trevor Lifeline (crisis intervention & suicide prevention services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender & questioning youth): 1-866-488-7386
Student Services offers individual, couples, and group counseling. Group counseling is offered on an as needed basis. If a student is interested in a group please contact the Counseling Center and the counselors will work to find other students who face similar issues. Topics for groups can include , but are not limited to: grief & bereavement, conflict mediation, relationship issues, body image, returning adult concerns, self esteem and empowerment. The counselors can also offer trainings and workshops to student leaders on these topics as well as others by request.
Campus Services for Faculty/Staff:
Students in distress: A guide for faculty & staff (pdf)
The Counseling Center staff is available for consultation and outreach. We offer a variety of skills which may be useful for staff/faculty workshops on campus. Our specialties consist of:
- Conflict Mediation
- Campus Connect: Suicide Prevention Training for Gatekeepers
- TIPS for the University
- Stress Management
- Balance and self-care
Off Campus Services:
Catholic Charities
1408 Genesee St.
Utica, NY 13502
724-2158
(Counseling and emergency services)
Neighborhood Center Inc.
615 Mary St.
Utica, NY 13501
272-2760
(Child Care/youth services)
American Red Cross Utica Chapter
1415 Genesee St.
Utica, NY 13501
733-4666
(Emergency Services)
Family Services of the Mohawk Valley Inc.
401 Columbia St.
Utica, NY 13501
735-2236
(Counseling)
Samaritan Counseling Center of the Mohawk Valley
1643 Genesee St.
Utica, NY 13502
724-5173
(Counseling)
Mental Health Connections
1500 Genesee St.
Utica, NY 13502
735-9501
(Counseling)
Hope House
130 Eagle St.
Utica, NY 13501
793-3723
(Homeless Persons Services)
New Horizons
129 Eagle St.
Utica, NY 13501
732-7032
(Homeless Persons Services)
YWCA of the Mohawk Valley
1000 Cornelia St.
Utica, NY 13502
Hotline: 797-7740
(Sexual Violence Services)
Insight House
500 Whitesboro St.
Utica, NY 13502
724-5168
(Chemical Dependency Services)
McPike Treatment Center
1213 Court St.
Utica, NY 13501
738-4600
(Chemical Dependency Services)
Planned Parenthood
1424 Genesee St.
Utica, NY 13502
724-6146
(Women’s health services & pregnancy)
CareNet Pregnancy Center
2412 Genesee St.
Utica, NY 13502
733-5404