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ENSURING PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH STUDENT HEALTH CENTER The Student Health Center makes it easy and affordable for any student with a Baruch ID to take care of their health. Free primary care services such as physical exams, vaccinations, and medications for basic ailments are provided. Special screenings and blood work are offered at reduced prices. Services offered by the Student Heath Center: }} Physical Exams: Sports, routine, employment, study abroad, disability services }} Women’s Heath: Gynecology, pregnancy testing, contraception

A Physician’s Assistant (PA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is always present during regular and extended hours. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours but a scheduled appointment is recommended.

}} Primary Care: Cold/cough/flu, vaccinations, strains/ sprains, STI/HIV testing Health insurance is not required to utilize the services at the Health Center, but information regarding affordable health care for students is provided if intertested.

138 East 26th Street, Main Floor (646) 312-2040 baruch.cuny.edu/studentaffairs/healthServices.htm Mon, Thu: 10am­–2pm, 3pm–7pm Tue, Wed: 9am–12pm, 1pm–5pm Fri: 9am–12pm, 1pm–3pm

DISABILITY SERVICES Through the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (OSSD), Baruch provides services for students who have a physical, psychological, or learning disability. OSSD ensures that all students, despite any disabilities, are able to fully participate in programs, services, and activities at Baruch. They treat all students fairly and equally, and provide appropriate accommodations to assist students with disabilities. Services provided for students with disabilities: }} Federal mandate 504 and American Disabilities Act advocacy }} Reasonable modifications for exams and academics }} Assistive technology and auxiliary aids

THE HEALTH & WELLNESS SUITE Health and Wellness, endorsed by PAWS (Peers Advocating Wellness Services), encourages healthy behavior to enhance personal and academic achievements, paving the way for a long-term healthy lifestyle. They provide free meditation and yoga classes, and host workshops on stress management, nutrition/fitness, and healthy relationships. Students can stop by the suite at any time for more information on staying healthy, as well as pick up feminine hygiene products, condoms, and other safe-sex items!

}} Priority registration

NVC 3-241

}} Off-campus referrals and liaison with vocational rehabilitation

Mon–Fri: 9am–6pm

NVC 2-271 (in suite 2-225) (646) 312-4590 baruch.cuny.edu/studentaffairs/ossd/disabilityServices.htm *Visit us online for the current semester’s hours

COUNSELING CENTER The Counseling Center helps students achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals by alleviating the stresses and conflicts that often distract students from reaching their full potential. The Center is staffed with experienced licensed psychologists, resident psychiatrists, and supervised doctoral students. They promote overall mental health and wellness of the Baruch community by providing cost-free counseling services including individual psychotherapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and referrals with respect for the diverse social and cultural identities of our students.

Issues the Center has helped students with: }} Relationship problems }} Sleep problems }} Family complications

}} Social skills

}} Academic/career pressure

}} Sexual and gender identity development

}} Chronic stress

}} Substance abuse

}} Depression

}} Eating disorders

}} Anxiety

}} Adjusting to new environments

}} Time management

Annex Building, 9th Floor (646) 312-2155 counseling@baruch.cuny.edu baruch.cuny.edu/advisement Mon–Friday: 9am–5pm *Call or go online to schedule an appointment

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