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Support For Students

At times, everybody needs help or support. Oswego provides a variety of services and resources to enhance the mental health and general well-being of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. 

It's essential to keep in mind that your emotional, mental, and physical well-being are all equally significant to your success while at college. If you feel like you're struggling, use the resources below to get support. 

Urgent Concerns

If you are in an emergency situation, call 911 or University Police at 315-312-5555 right away.

The free resources listed below connect you to trained professionals or volunteers who listen to your concerns and offer insights and advice. These services that are available any time, day or night, and you don’t have to be in crisis to take advantage of them.

National Hotlines

Suicide & Crisis Hotline

988 Lifeline

Call, text, or chat with a counselor

Crisis Counselors

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

For Sexual Assault

RAINN Hotline

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
Call 800-656-HOPE (4673)

For Mental Illness

NAMI Helpline

National Alliance on Mental Illness
Call 800-950-NAMI (6264)
Text HELPLINE to 62640

For LGBTQ Students

The Trevor Project

Call 866-488-7386 
Text START to 678678

For LGBTQ Students

LGBT Hotline

Call 888-843-4584

For Trans Students

Trans Lifeline

Call 877-565-8860

For Students of Color

The Steve Fund

Text STEVE to 741741

Local Hotlines

Mental Health Support

Togetherall

A safe, anonymous, 24/7, online peer community. Free to all students using your Oswego email.

For Domestic Violence

Service to Aid Families (SAF)

24-hour hotline: 315-342-1600 or toll-free 877-342-7618

On Campus Crisis Line

Counseling Services Center

Call 315-312-4416 
After hours, push number 2 when prompted to reach a crisis counselor

Basic Well-Being Needs

We know that it can be tricky to navigate all the services and resources that our campus has to offer. The Office of the Dean of Students has gathered together some of the most popular and in-demand resources offered. Select an option below to learn more about services and resources that are available to you. Don't hesitate to contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 315-312-5483 or [email protected]. You can also contact one of our Health & Well-Being Committee Members with questions and concerns. We are here to help!

Harmony and Prayer Rooms

A harmony room, dimly lit with bean bag chairs and a recliner

Harmony Room at Mary Walker Health Center 

The Harmony Center in MWHC is located between Health Services and Counseling Services. It is open on Mondays –Fridays from 9:00 am-4:00pm, but may occasionally be signed out for short periods and be unavailable. The Harmony Room is a serene room with ambient and soft lighting surrounds comfortable seating, a massage chair and activities for rest and relaxation. Phone chargers can be checked out as well as a computer and TV screen (coming soon) for apps and sites that provide ambient music, yoga, progressive relaxation and other mindful activities.

A harmony room with soft lighting and beanbag chairs

Harmony Room at Penfield Library

The Harmony Room at Penfield is located on the second floor in room 212. It is available for individuals to use for up to 3 hours at a time during library hours. Please see the Check Out and Reserves desk to use the space. The Harmony Room is a space to visit when you're seeking calm. Inside the room are yoga mats, bean bag chairs, a sound/light machine, and a TV with meditation videos.

A prayer room that has natural light and a few chairs

Wilbur Hall Prayer Space

The Prayer and Meditation Room is located in Wilbur Hall. It is a quiet space for prayer, meditation, and religious observances. Chairs, yoga mats, and prayer mats are available. No food, fires, candles, or incense are permitted. The room is a communal space. Please be mindful of others using the space at the same times.

Privacy Booths 

a privacy booth

Pillar Privacy Booths, located in various campus buildings, provide a secure and confidential space. The booths are perfect for a tele-health or other private meeting, short study time or just a quiet space to get away. Booths provide low lighting and outlets for electric and charging of items. They contain a tall chair, a narrow desk, 2 USB-A outlets, and 2 power outlets. The outer door is partially opaque (as shown in the photo), and the booths are sound-proof. At this time there is no reservation, please be sure to read guidelines on the booth. The ADA Compliant booth in Marano Campus Center/Poucher lounge and others may be occasionally reserved by the Office for Accessibility Services.

Privacy Booths are located in the following buildings: 

  • Penfield Library, near the front desk
  • Cayuga Hall, first floor
  • Seneca Hall, first floor vending area
  • Chu Atrium, Marano Campus Center, near bus circle
  • Marano Campus Center/Poucher Lounge, east entrance (ADA Compliant)
  • Wilbur Hall Commons