University Resources

• Student Affairs supports your social, physical, mental and spiritual well-being so you can thrive.

  At Carnegie Mellon, individual and collective well-being is rooted in healthy connections, both to people and to campus resources. These resources are available to all graduate students.

• Carnegie Mellon supports the National Institute for Health’s definition of wellness as "an active process of becoming aware of, and making choices toward, a healthy and fulfilling life." This website is a collection of the many well-being resources offered at CMU. It's a space for you to explore the various components of well-being and the opportunity for you to make any and all of it a part of your well-being journey. 

Task Force on the CMU Experience:  https://www.cmu.edu/cmuexp-taskforce/wellness/index.html

• The expansion of services and prevention efforts that attend to the holistic well-being of every student.    

The College Liaison for the School of Computer Science: Ms. Angela (Angie) Lusk.

• Angie is the Student Affairs point of contact for all graduate students in the College and can be a sounding board and connector for you in identifying support resources and strategies for the upcoming year. Her contact info is alusk@andrew.cmu.edu or 412-268-7117.

The Counseling and Psychological Services (CaPS):  https://www.cmu.edu/counseling/

• A safe, confidential environment for students to talk about personal and academic concerns. 

  All students currently enrolled at the Pittsburgh campus are eligible for services at CaPS at no additional cost to them, and all services are confidential. 

  To access CaPS to schedule a consultation, call us (412-268-2922) or go to:

   

  Highmark Center for Health, Wellness, & Athletics
  100 Tech St. , 4th floor
  Across from Margaret Morrison Carnegie Hall and Posner Hall

TimelyCare is a FREE virtual mental health service for students. It offers students the opportunity to connect to therapy, health coaching, time management coaching, academic coaching, and wellness videos from home or any place you feel it is confidential. TimelyCare also has a TalkNow feature where students can access support in 5 minutes or less. Download the TimelyCare app using your andrew ID. For more details and FAQs about Timely Care, visit: Timely Care.

Consider signing up for the Be Well Newsletter for a monthly update on wellness events, opportunities, and resources.

Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs: https://www.cmu.edu/graduate/current-grad-students/health-and-wellness/index.html

Support for Others: https://www.cmu.edu/wellbeing/resources/finding-support-for-others.html

• There are times in everyone’s life when we need some extra help. When someone in the CMU community (family member, friend, or alumni) recognizes a student who needs additional support and resources, there are several places to start

https://www.gradstudies.pitt.edu/student-life/health-and-wellness

School of Medicine Health, Wellness, and Resilience Resources: https://www.medstudentaffairs.pitt.edu/current-students/student-services

The University Counseling Center is here to provide support to the Pitt community. Please review our online services and resources to support our BIPOC students and allies. https://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/cc/

Nordenberg Hall – Wellness Center 2nd Floor
119 University Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
412-648-7930

DROP-IN Services: Any student interested in services at UCC or requiring support for an urgent or crisis situation may visit or call the UCC at 412-648-7930 any time during drop-in hours (Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm) to speak with a clinician. No appointment is necessary. Virtual options are available.

Please note: University Counseling Center is closed on weekends and all University holidays, including the winter recess.

24-Hour Crisis Response
If you are in distress, please contact 412-648-7930 x1 at any time to speak directly with a clinician.

For urgent mental health concerns or crises, please contact re:solve Crisis Network at 888-796-8226 or the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling 988.

If you are in an emergency situation and immediate assistance is needed, please call 911.

The Office of Disability Resources works with many graduate students regarding potential accommodations and academic/holistic support. They have a continued mission to provide physical and programmatic campus access to all events and information within the Carnegie Mellon community.  They work to ensure that qualified individuals receive reasonable accommodations as guaranteed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  Students who would like to receive accommodations must submit a Voluntary Disclosure of Disability Form to access@andrew.cmu.edu to begin the interactive accommodation process. You can learn more about the services they provide here: https://www.cmu.edu/disability-resources/

Students with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify with Equal Opportunity Services by contacting 412-268-7632, or email access@andrew.cmu.edu for services available at the university and initiate a request for accommodations. For more information please see http://www.cmu.edu/hr/eos/disability/index.html.

It is the policy of the University of Pittsburgh to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), including changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in the provision of reasonable accommodations for individuals who voluntarily disclose and provide documentation of a disability.

The purpose of an accommodation is to ensure an equal educational opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodations may include auxiliary aides and services, as well as modifications to academic requirements as necessary to minimize the impact of the disability.  For more information please see: https://www.wellbeing.pitt.edu/disability-access/disability-resources-services  or contact the Office of Disability Resources and Services drsrecep@pitt.edu or (412) 648-7890

Sexual harassment and sexual assault are prohibited by CMU, as is retaliation for having brought forward a concern or allegation in good faith. The policy can be viewed in its entirety at: https://www.cmu.edu/title-ix/. If you believe you have been the victim of sexual harassment or sexual assault, you are encouraged to make contact with any of the following resources:

• Office of Title IX Initiatives, http://www.cmu.edu/title-ix/, 412-268-7125
• Sexual Harassment Advisors, found in appendix A of the Policy Against Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault;
• Survivor Support Network, found in appendix B of the Policy Against Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault;
• Sexual Harassment Process and Title IX Coordinators, found in section II of the Policy Against Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault;
• University Police, 412-268-2323
• University Health Services, 412-268-2157
• Counseling & Psychological Services, 412-268-2922

Sexual Harassment Training http://www.cmu.edu/hr/professional-development/learn/workplace-training.html 

The Office of Civil Rights and Title IX is here to assist in responding to and addressing reports of harassment and discriminations. Our office oversees policies and processes to respond to bias incidents. We also provide education and training on prevention and reduction of discrimination and harassment. Incident reporting and response is a critical component of building that culture. The Report Form can be found here: https://www.wellbeing.pitt.edu/civil-rights-title-ix

You can also contact the office via main phone line: (412) 648-7860 (M-F 8:30am – 5:00pm)
*If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency situation, please contact the PITT police (412) 648-2121 or dial 911.

Prevention Training and Workshops: https://www.wellbeing.pitt.edu/prevention-pitt/prevention-training-workshops

Ombuds Team School of Medicine: https://www.medschool.pitt.edu/ombuds-office/ombuds-team