The Center For Prevention and Outreach (CPO) educates, empowers, and connects Seawolves by providing support on emotional and physical wellness, sexual/interpersonal violence, substance use, and sexual health. CPO offers workshops, bystander intervention training, outreach activities, and many more resources. Peer education opportunities are also available for students interested in supporting their peers while gaining academic credit and career experience. Join us to learn how these issues impact your personal growth and academic success! Visit the CPO website to learn more about staying healthy, happy, and safe this year.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers free counseling, individual and group therapy, and support for students dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or other mental health concerns 24/7, anytime, day or night. Psychiatry services are available for students who require medication management. CAPS also offers crisis intervention and can provide referrals to off-campus mental health resources. Students can schedule virtual or in-person appointments with a counselor by calling (631) 632-6720 or use the Wolfie Health portal online self-scheduler at stonybrook.edu/caps
Feeling anxious or stressed out late at night? You can video chat with a counselor through TimelyCare Talk Now, our 24/7, on-demand access to a mental health professional to talk about anything on your mind. If you are having a mental health crisis, reach CAPS After Hours at (631) 632-6720 to speak with a counselor. For more on CAPS or any of its services, visit stonybrook.edu/caps.
Student Health Services (SHS) offers a diverse range of confidential medical and healthcare services to support the well-being and health of our Seawolves. Primary care services include routine check-ups, treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, vaccinations and immunizations, such as flu shots and meningitis vaccines, or other recommended vaccinations. We have a full-service pharmacy on-site, a full service laboratory and offer specialty care,such as Dermatology and sexual health. Students can receive confidential counseling on contraception, sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment, HIV testing, and education on safe sex practices. Call (631) 632-6740 to make an appointment.
For medical care in the evening or on weekends, use our free 24/7 telehealth service, TimelyCare. You can use the new TimelyCare app to connect virtually with a licensed medical professional. For more information, visit the Student Health Services website at stonybrook.edu/shs.
24/7 FREE Telehealth And Telecounseling
TimelyCare is a telehealth platform that provides virtual access to medical and mental health services, including an array of diverse counselors and medical providers, right from your mobile device, anytime, day or night. Just download the TimelyCare app or visit Timelycare.com/stonybrook to get started! It’s free for ALL Seawolves!
- TimelyCare provides medical care (telehealth), counseling (telecounseling), health coaching, and care coordination referral services on a 24/7 basis.
- Use the app to schedule a virtual appointment with a licensed counselor of your choice the day and time that best fits you, including after business hours or on weekends.
- Connect virtually 24/7 with a counselor on demand with the TalkNow feature.
- Talk to a licensed medical professional nights and weekends.
- Make a virtual appointment with a health coach about wellness, nutrition, healthy behaviors and more.
- Participate in live and on-demand yoga, meditation and wellness sessions.
Student Support Team
The Student Support Team is the central point of contact for students seeking assistance. They help students navigate various challenges they may face throughout their college experience, such as medical emergencies, the death of a loved one, academic concerns, housing issues, financial difficulties, and other unexpected events or challenges.
Family Services and Support also partners with families in working toward student success regardless of where their students are in their academic journey.
While the Student Support Team does not offer counseling, they can help in crisis response situations by providing immediate support and resources. They work closely with campus security, The University CARE Team (Student Behavioral Threat Team), Student Affairs, and other university departments to ensure the well-being of our Seawolves.
To contact the team, call (631) 632-7320 and leave a message with your contact information, or visit them in the Stony Brook Union, first floor. For more information, visit stonybrook.edu/studentsupport.
Recreation and Wellness
Participating in intramural sports, fitness activities and recreational programs are a great way to relieve stress, meet people and live an active lifestyle! The Walter J. Hawrys Recreation and Wellness Center provides all that and more on campus! There you can find cardio and weightlifting machines, free weights, an indoor track, and a three-court gymnasium to play team sports. If you prefer instructional workouts, take part in any of our group fitness classes, such as Zumba, indoor cycling, or HIIT. You can also participate in intramural sports and sports clubs. Also, right next door is the Sports Complex, featuring the university pool.
Are you a gamer? Join our rapidly growing Esports team!
Student Accessibility and Support Center (SASC)
Stony Brook University is committed to assisting students of all abilities in maximizing their academic potential by providing accessibility support services. SASC facilitates accommodations including their new, state-of-the-art Testing Center and Sensory Room to ensure an inclusive experience for students that register with their office. The Center places a strong emphasis on fostering autonomy and independence among students with disabilities, both during their time at Stony Brook, and in their future endeavors. To contact SASC, email sasc@stonybrook.edu or call (631) 632-6748.
Additional Support Resources and Programs
We host events for students all year long! They are great places to come and focus on improving your relationship with yourself and with other students. To name a few of our top programs:
- Healing Arts helps students learn more about health, wellness, & self-care while developing new coping skills through crafts & other creative activities.
- The PALS (Pet Away Life Stress) program helps students reduce their stress and anxiety by playing with adorable therapy dogs.
- We also have support spaces like the Sensory Space at SASC, which holds a variety of options for all students to manage their sensory inputs. Sensory friendly fidget items, seating, pillows and artwork fill the space and are frequently updated.
-Our Meditation Room allows students to recharge while learning about the practice of bringing awareness and a healthy perspective to our lives.
-Zoom Pods are located in the Student Union and Health Science Center to allow students a private space for personal video or phone calls without interruptions.