Medical Services is available 24 hours a day at Urgent medical concerns are prioritized and will be assessed by a triage specialist, who will provide recommendations for care.
This on-campus ambulance service is available 24 hours a day free of charge for the Morningside campus. It provides pre-hospital emergency medical care and transport to the Mount Sinai St.
A clinician will assess your concern and recommend next steps for your care. Students may also go directly to Mount Sinai St. You have the option of working with a staff survivor advocate or, when available, a peer advocate, both of whom are certified by the New York City Department of Health and trained to address issues of violence.
They can provide crisis intervention and will discuss options for reporting and seeking medical help. Advocates can accompany students to on- and off-campus resources such as hospital emergency departments, New York City Police Department, the district attorney's office, and Columbia Public Safety.
If you are being stalked or threatened, or have immediate concerns about your physical safety, contact Public Safety at Call or or chat here. If you are currently in a life threatening situation or your safety is at risk, contact your local law enforcement, Columbia University Public Safety , or go to the nearest emergency room. Medical Emergencies Medical Services is available 24 hours a day at For immediate psychiatric care Students may also go directly to Mount Sinai St.
