How to Help Someone
Gannett Health Services
110 Ho Plaza
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-3101
Tel: 607 255-5155
Fax: 607 255-0269
Email
Check out Cornell Minds Matter, a student organization committed to mental health awareness and advocacy.
Need Additional Resources?
Consult the Caring Community Helpsheet a listing of counseling, advising, and information services available to members of the Cornell community. A printed version of this information is published annually and distributed by Campus Information and Visitor Relations.
Given the vast, decentralized nature of the Cornell campus, it can be difficult to know what to do or where to turn in the event that you are concerned about another person's health or safety.
Gannett offers confidential consultation on an array of health issues. We work frequently with faculty, staff, and student leaders to identify and reach out to students exhibiting symptoms of distress. Individual students also consult with us about their concerns for roommates, teammates, co-workers, and friends. Please use our staff as a resource whenever you feel someone may be in need of support or attention.
As someone with concerns about others, you may want to review these specific tips for helping someone in need. You may also wish to consult directly with these Gannett services:
- Counseling and Psychological Services
- Let's Talk drop-in consultation with a counselor
- 24/7 phone consultation with a health care provider or counselor
- Cornell Healthy Eating Program
- Patient Advocate
- Victim Assistance

