Health education
Alice! Health Promotion staff are available to talk with students about their health questions and how to access resources related to (but not limited to) those listed below.
If you are not sure where to start, schedule a health promotion appointment to get connected to information and resources to make informed decisions regarding a broad range of health-related topics. Alice! is a confidential resource.
Medical care
Students may schedule an appointment with a medical provider at Medical Services for:
- Prevention, assessment, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Genital concerns (e.g., prostate issues, testicular pain, problems with erections, early ejaculation, etc.)
- Groin strains or other injuries (e.g., hernias)
- Rectal complaints
- Contraceptive counseling
Mental health care
Students may schedule an appointment with a provider of their choice at Counseling and Psychological Services to discuss:
- Stress, depression, or anxiety
- Relationships
- Drug and alcohol use
- Sexuality
- Sleep quality
- Pornography and internet addiction
- Managing emotions
- Eating or body image concerns
- Gender identity
Supporting Male Survivors of Violence
Men can be survivors of violence, as adults or as children. They may also be friends, relatives, and partners of survivors. The Sexual Violence Response (SVR) team is glad to help men better understand the dynamics of violence; we also encourage anyone who is personally dealing with issues related to violence to use the services available.
Contact SVR at 212-854-4357 for information about on- and off-campus resources.
Peer Advocacy
Peer advocates at SVR provide survivors and their supporters with confidential emotional support, accompaniment, and referrals to on- and off-campus resources. They help survivors make informed decisions about their medical, legal, and disciplinary options. Peer advocates receive 40 hours of training and are supervised by advisors at Columbia and Barnard.
Peer advocates also staff the LGBTQ Support and Sexual Health Peer Counseling group. Meet with a peer advocate during drop-in hours to discuss:
- Coming out (or not) and other identity concerns
- Sex and relationships
- LGBTQ life on campus and in New York City
- Safer sex
Call 212-854-4357 during office hours to contact a peer advocate.
