Support Groups
Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) at Columbia Health provides Support Groups for students. If you’re interested in joining a support group, begin by checking the groups offered on this page and emailing the group’s facilitator(s) for information, instructions, and location-specifics.
Support Groups at Columbia Health
Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) offers various topic-specific support groups and workshop series to meet the diverse needs of Columbia University students. In each group, we bring together students with similar experiences who are interested in receiving support.
Due to the nature of groups, there is no guarantee of confidentiality or privacy, though participants are encouraged to be respectful and practice discretion.
Students are welcome to join support spaces and groups that are in progress unless otherwise indicated in the group description. Please contact the facilitator if you have any questions.
All hours are listed in Eastern time.
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Current offerings for the semester include:
In-person Support Groups
While we encourage students to practice discretion and respect for their fellow participants, confidentiality is not guaranteed.
Fall 2026 groups will be posted in September 2026.
Virtual Groups
While we encourage students to practice discretion and respect for their fellow participants, virtual spaces cannot guarantee privacy or confidentiality. We ask that all participants have their camera on during group sessions. Virtual groups are intended to be interactive support spaces, not group therapy.
Fall 2026 groups will be posted in September 2026.
Workshops
Due to the open nature of workshops, this is not private or confidential though participants are encouraged to be respectful and practice discretion. This is intended to be an interactive workshop, not individual therapy.
Fall 2026 groups will be posted in September 2026.
Group Descriptions
In-Person Support Spaces
Virtual Support Spaces
Workshops
Who is eligible?
All Columbia students on the Morningside/Manhattanville campus who have paid the full-time Columbia Health and Related Services Fee are eligible to participate in support groups. For group-specific eligibility criteria, please refer to the group descriptions.
How do I join a Support Group?
To join a support group, email the group’s facilitator(s) for information, instructions, and location-specifics.
How much will it cost?
There is no fee for support groups for students who have paid the full-time Columbia Health and Related Services Fee.
What else do I need to know?
If you don’t find something that meets your needs, please check back. We add to our offerings throughout the year. You may also email Anne Goldfield, Associate Clinical Director for Outreach and Community Clinical Services, with your suggestions at [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
All Columbia students on the Morningside/Manhattanville campus who have paid the full-time Columbia Health and Related Services Fee are eligible to participate in support groups. For group-specific eligibility criteria, please refer to the group descriptions.
To join a support group, email the group’s facilitator(s) for information, instructions, and location-specifics.
There is no fee for support groups for students who have paid the full-time Columbia Health and Related Services Fee.
Support groups are often a good fit for those who want to connect with peers with similar concerns and benefit from shared experiences. If you feel like you could learn from others, receive support from peers, or work on social interactions, support groups could be a great option. If you're unsure, a CPS provider can help clarify whether a support group is the right choice based on your goals and needs.
Some groups and workshops are excellent settings in which to learn valuable coping strategies.
It's completely normal to feel nervous before joining a group. Many students feel unsure at first. Your group facilitator will help ease you in, and you’ll never be pressured to share more than you feel comfortable with.
You’re never obligated to stay in a group if it doesn’t feel right. We encourage you to attend a few sessions before deciding. Many students find support groups more helpful than they expected.
If you don’t find something that meets your needs, please check back. We add to our offerings throughout the year. You may also email Anne Goldfield, Associate Clinical Director for Outreach and Community Clinical Services, with your suggestions at [email protected]