Health & Wellness

Between classes, activities, jobs and all the other demands that fill the day, it’s easy to forget to take care of yourself. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered. Syracuse University is committed to helping you achieve healthy bodies and healthy minds. The resources below are here to assist you in reaching that goal.

Counseling Center

The Syracuse University Counseling Center is a comprehensive college mental health clinic available to all full-time graduate and undergraduate students from Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. The Counseling Center offers a variety of mental health services including: individual counseling, group counseling, consultation, referrals, psychiatric consultation, emergency services, and preventive mental health outreach and education programming. Counseling Center services are included in the student health fee and are completely confidential.

200 Walnut Place
Syracuse, NY 13244
315-443-4715

Health Services

Syracuse University Health Services (SUHS) specializes in college health and serves the health care needs of SU and SUNY ESF students. SUHS strives to engage students in their individual health care process. Services include:

111 Waverly Avenue
Syracuse NY 13244-2320
315-443-2666
healthservices@students.syr.edu

Office of Prevention Services

The Office of Prevention Services (OPS) advances academic success and personal development for SU students by building comprehensive initiatives to prevent high-risk drinking and other drug use, sexual violence, and related harm. OPS offers a variety of prevention initiatives, early intervention and support services including: student educational groups, trainings, peer theater and workshops; individual and group Options appointments for brief alcohol and other drug interventions; and crisis response, support and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence. OPS is also a leader in enacting the University’s Twelve-Point Plan.

111 Waverly Avenue
Suite 006 J-Q
Syracuse, NY 13244

Office of Prevention Services: 315-443-4234
Sexual Assault Support Services line: 315-443-7273

Department of Recreation Services

The Department of Recreation Services coordinates a variety of recreational programs, activities, and facilities at Syracuse University. The staff at Recreation Services invites you to learn about and participate in one of the many quality programs and activities offered to the students, faculty, staff, and campus community.

241 Archbold Gymnasium
Syracuse NY 13244-1140
315-443-4FUN

Other Links:

• Twelve Point Plan - Syracuse University's Twelve-Point Plan utilizes a comprehensive, environmental management approach to reduce student substance abuse; increase campus safety; and promote a campus culture characterized by civility, good citizenship, and community engagement.
• Health and Wellness Academic Program - The College of Human Services and Health Professions
• Hendricks Chapel - Hendricks Chapel is a diverse religious, spiritual, and cultural learning environment seeking to generate a welcoming and caring community within Syracuse University. The Chapel values differences as a resource for enrichment.