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Peer Support

EARS

Many times, students can get the support they need by talking to another student. Cornell community is fortunate to have a program called EARS (Empathy, Assistance, & Referral Service), a peer support service sponsored by the Dean of Students’ Office of Student Support. Through EARS, highly trained and rigorously selected student volunteers offer personal counseling, and/or guidance for problem-solving and decision-making.

  • Confidentiality: When you call EARS, your confidentiality and anonymity are assured.
  • Free: EARS support is offered to students at absolutely no cost.
  • Drop in: EARS is located at 211 Willard Straight Hall (one floor below the Ivy Room ) and is open for drop in visits (no appointment necessary):
    - Sunday–Thursday
  • Phone: Call EARS at 607 255-EARS (255-3277)

faQ Online

faQ provides peer-to-peer confidential and anonymous support to students that may be questioning their sexuality, struggling with same-sex sexual or romantic experiences and feelings, or questioning their sexual or gender identities.

Visit the faQ website for a direct link, schedule, and more information.