Mental Health Professionals and Resources
No matter what is happening in your life right now, you don't have to go it alone. Find trained and skilled mental health professionals, clinics, support groups, and public services providing care.
From the mental and behavioral health services covered by your University medical plan, to the Employee Assistance Program and CopeColumbia, the University offers a range of options to help support the wellbeing of you and your family.
Find Expert Care
In partnership with ColumbiaDoctors Psychiatry, the Perinatal Rapid Access Model (PRAM) provides rapid psychiatric and psychological evaluations for Columbia University medical plan participants and their covered partners who are expecting a child or are new parents. PRAM offers quick access to perinatal mental health experts within 1-3 business days to address mental health concerns.
The Women's and Reproductive Mental Health program, known for its expertise in perinatal mental health, offers up to three self-scheduled appointments with psychiatrists or psychologists through PRAM.
For additional support, participants also have 24/7 access to Maven’s providers and resources for family building, including conception, pregnancy, postpartum, and pregnancy loss support.
Who is eligible to access these programs?
All Columbia University medical plan participants and their covered partners who are: pregnant, new parents through adoption or surrogacy, postpartum up to one year after delivery, or who have recently experienced a pregnancy loss. Non-pregnant partners and spouses are welcome.
What types of issues can the Perinatal Rapid Access Model (PRAM) help with?
- New onset or worsening of depression, anxiety or other psychiatric symptoms
- Questions about the safety of psychiatric medications in pregnancy or lactation
- Concerns about how pregnancy or parenthood may affect mental health
- Guidance on evidence-based treatments or practices that support mental health and emotional well-being for expecting and new parents
- Those with other questions about emotional well-being or mental health in this time, even if you don’t think you need ongoing treatment
How do I make an appointment with the PRAM program?
You can schedule an initial visit through Connect. If you have further questions about the program or need assistance with Connect, please call the intake line at 212-305-6001 or complete the appointment request form.
As leaders in the field for more than 100 years, ColumbiaDoctors psychiatrists and therapists provide a comprehensive array of mental health services at multiple locations across the NY metro area.
At ColumbiaDoctors Psychiatry, the mind is our life’s work. Our providers combine knowledge of the latest evidence base with years of clinical experience to guide adults, children, and adolescents through the journey of improving their thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Learn more about the interventionist procedures for patients.
For more information, please call 212-305-6001 or submit our online form. One of our intake specialists will help you.
CopeColumbia is a program developed by faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia to foster collective well-being and resilience in health care providers and other faculty and staff at CUIMC and the larger CU community. The program shares evidence-based coping strategies, facilitates access to peer support, and contributes to an inclusive and compassionate campus culture.
Services
- Peer and individual peer support groups
- Townhalls/webinars on topics related to well-being and resilience
- Focused work with different groups, including leadership groups on supporting/building team resilience
- Video resources on managing stress and anxiety
Live and Work Well is here to support you and your family's mental health and well-being as part of your Optum - UnitedHealthcare plan benefits. Whether you need help managing stress, finding a therapist, or accessing wellness resources, Live and Work Well offers a range of services to help you live your best life.
Find the Right Care for You
Live and Work Well makes it easy to locate therapists, psychiatrists, and other behavioral health professionals near you. You can search by provider name, location, and area of expertise, and choose between in-person or virtual appointments. With Live and Work Well, you can:
- Find network behavioral health providers
- Schedule in-person or virtual appointments
- Access a variety of articles, videos, and other resources on behavioral health topics
Access Live and Work Well
- Visit the website: liveandworkwell.com
- Enter your company access code or sign in using your HealthSafe ID®
- If you don't have a HealthSafe ID®, click here to create one
- Once logged in, explore your mental health benefits and resources
Whether or not you have medical benefits through the University, employees can connect with a clinician who can evaluate and treat general mental health conditions and prescribe medications virtually. Learn more about Virtual Visits.
Additional Support
Columbia University’s Ombuds Office offers a confidential place to discuss workplace issues, academic concerns, issues relating to administrative paperwork and process, explanation and interpretation of policies and procedures, and many other issues or concerns. If you should need a place to discuss confidential workplace issues, contact Columbia’s Ombuds Office (Medical Center, 154 Haven Avenue, Room 412) at 212-304-7026.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a network of free or discounted services to support your personal success and help with everyday challenges, including child and eldercare issues and substance abuse support services.
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based public education program that teaches people how to respond to individuals who are experiencing one or more acute mental health crises (such as suicidal thoughts or behavior, an acute stress reaction, panic attacks, or acute psychotic behavior) or are in the early stages of one or more chronic mental health problems (such as depressive, anxiety, or psychotic disorders, which may occur with substance abuse).
Mindful Harlem's mission is to empower the Harlem community by sharing meditation and other healing arts in a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone feels at home. No spiritual or religious affiliation is required, and no prior experience is needed. Whether you're looking to manage stress, connect more deeply with yourself and others, or simply take a pause from life's busyness, Mindful Harlem is here to support you.
NYC 988 is your connection to free, confidential mental health support. Speak to a counselor via phone, text, or chat and get access to mental health and substance use services, in more than 200 languages, 24/7/365. At any hour of any day, in almost any language, from phone, tablet or computer, NYC 988 is your connection to get the help you need:
- Suicide prevention
- Warm transfers
- Follow-up care