Barnard/Columbia Resources
Included below: Rape Crisis Centers, Emergency Assistance, Medical and Mental Health Services, Reporting and Accommodations, & Peer Support
Rape Crisis Centers
Barnard Rape Crisis Center
ABOUT: The Barnard Rape Crisis Center is part of Columbia Health Sexual Violence Response. The center provides peer advocacy and education.
LOCATION: First Year Quad, 105 Hewitt Hall (BCID or CUID w/explanation)
HOURS: M-F: 9am-5pm
SERVICES:
- Has both Staff Advocates and peer Advocates
- Department of Health certified and trained to address sexual violence
- Can provide crisis intervention and discuss reporting and medical options
- Can accompany students to on and off-campus resources
CONTACT: 212-854-HELP (24/7)
CONFIDENTIAL: Yes.
Columbia Rape Crisis Center
ABOUT: The Columbia Rape Crisis Center is part of Columbia Health Sexual Violence Response. The center provides peer advocacy and education.
LOCATION: Alfred Lerner Hall, Suite 700 (CUID)
HOURS: M-F: 9am-6pm
SERVICES:
- Has both Staff Advocates and Peer Advocates
- Department of Health certified and trained to address sexual violence
- Can provide crisis intervention and discuss reporting and medical options
- Can accompany students to on and off-campus resources
CONTACT: 212-854-HELP (24/7)
CONFIDENTIAL: Yes.
Emergency Assistance
Barnard Public Safety
ABOUT: In charge of immediately responding to incidents on campus.
LOCATION: Lobby of Barnard Hall
HOURS: 24/7
SERVICES:
- Immediate assistance in case of any emergency
CONTACT: 212-854-3362
CONFIDENTIAL: No. Any report of sexual or domestic violence will be included in a crime log.
Columbia Public Safety
ABOUT: In charge of immediately responding to incidents on campus.
LOCATION: Southeast corner of Low
HOURS: 24/7
SERVICES:
- Immediate assistance in case of any emergency
CONTACT: 212-854-5555
CONFIDENTIAL: No. Any report of sexual or domestic violence will be included in a crime log.
Medical and Mental Health Services
Barnard Primary Care
ABOUT: Barnard's on-campus health service.
LOCATION: Lower Level of Brooks Quad, Barnard Hall (BCID)
HOURS: Urgent Care - M-Th: 9am-11:30am, F: 9am-3:30pm; General Services - M-W: 1pm-3:30pm, Th: 1:30pm-4:30pm, F: 1pm-4pm; Administrative Hours - M-F: 9am-5pm
SERVICES:
- STI testing
- General and urgent health care
- Access to hospitals
CONTACT: 212-854-2091
CONFIDENTIAL: Yes.
Columbia Health Services
ABOUT: Columbia's on-campus health service.
LOCATION: Urgent Care - 3rd floor of John Jay, General Services - 4th floor of John Jay
HOURS: Urgent Care - M-Th: 9am-6:30am, F: 9am-5pm, Sat: 10am-3:30pm; General Services - M-Th: 8am-6:30pm, F: 8am-5pm, Sat: 10am-3:30pm
SERVICES:
- STI testing
- Emergency contraception
- General and urgent health care
CONTACT: 212-854-7426 or online.
CONFIDENTIAL: Yes.
Furman Counseling Center
ABOUT: Barnard's on-campus mental health service.
LOCATION: 1st floor, 100 Hewitt Hall, Barnard Quad (BCID or CUID w/explanation)
HOURS: Walk-in - M-F: 9am-5pm, Appointments - M-Th: 5pm-7pm
SERVICES:
- Counseling services
- Counselors trained in dealing with trauma
- Support groups
- Referrals for long-term psychological support
CONTACT: 212-854-2092
CONFIDENTIAL: Yes.
Columbia Psychological Services
ABOUT: Columbia's on-campus mental health service. Has therapists and psychiatrists.
LOCATION: Main Office - 8th floor, Lerner Hall; Drop-in Centers
HOURS: Main Office - M-Th: 8am-6:30pm, F: 8am-5pm; Drop-in Centers - Varies
SERVICES:
- Short-term counseling
- Immediate trauma response appointments
- Support groups
- Referrals for long-term psychological support
CONTACT: 212-854-2878
CONFIDENTIAL: Yes.
Reporting and Accommodations
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
ABOUT: Columbia's office for investigating reports of discrimination and harassment. Also serves as Columbia's Title IX Compliance office.
LOCATION: 103 Low Library
SERVICES:
- Investigation of complaints of discrimination, harassment, or gender-based misconduct perpetrated by a University employee
- Accommodations, rights, and reporting information
CONTACT: 212-854-5511 or report an incident online
CONFIDENTIAL: No. Any information reported will be included in a crime log and investigated by school officials, regardless of whether or not you choose to participate.
Gender-Based Misconduct Office
ABOUT: Columbia's office for investigating reports of gender-based misconduct on campus.
LOCATION: 612 West 115th St., 800 Watson Hall
SERVICES:
- Investigation of complaints of gender-based misconduct
- Accommodations information
CONTACT: 212-854-1717 or report an incident online
CONFIDENTIAL: No. Any information reported will be included in a crime log and investigated by school officials, regardless of whether or not you choose to participate.
Disability Services
ABOUT: Columbia's office for providing accommodations for students with disabilities.
LOCATION: Suite 108A, Main Floor of Wien Hall
HOURS: Main Office - M-F: 9am-5pm; Drop-in - M, T, Th: 2pm-4pm, F: 11am-1pm
SERVICES:
- Academic accommodations
- Ongoing academic support and case management
CONTACT: 212-854-2388 (Voice/TTY)
CONFIDENTIAL: Maybe. Any information about sexual or domestic violence will be reported to the University Gender-Based Misconduct Office. However, receiving academic accommodations confidentially for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) resulting from sexual or domestic violence is possible; if a medical professional confirms you have PTSD but does not specify the precise cause, you may be eligible for accommodations confidentially.
Peer Support
Survivors' Circle
ABOUT: Student-run support space for those who have experienced sexual and domestic violence. All identities, ages, and backgrounds are welcomed.
SERVICES:
- Weekly meetings at times varied to accommodate members' schedules
- Optional online support space
CONTACT: survivorscirclecu@gmail.com
CONFIDENTIAL: Yes.
