Here to Help Resources

The Binghamton ConcernCenter

Need help finding help? Our ConcernCenter page is designed to help you discover resources on and off campus. Find resources for your concern using the search bar, or check the alphabetical list of concerns.

Student support resources

The Office of the Dean of Students has compiled a list of resources to support students' health, success and well-being. If you are unable to find what you need or have questions, call 607-777-2804 or email us.

• Emergency

  New York State University Police at Binghamton

  Emergency:

  • From a campus phone, dial 911
  • From a cell phone, dial 607-777-2222
  • Pick up any blue light phone located on University property

  Non-emergency:

  • 607-777-2393
  • police@binghamton.edu
  • Couper Administration Building, AD-G24

  B-ALERT messaging

  Text alert messaging that allows emergency messages to be sent directly to your mobile device. Students register here.

  • B-Alert phone line: 607-777-7700

  Harpur’s Ferry Student Volunteer Ambulance Service

  Binghamton University's own on-campus, student-run ambulance agency. Harpur’s Ferry volunteers provide FREE EMERGENCY CARE. 24/7/365 EMTs, AEMTs and paramedics respond to faculty, students, staff and visitors on and off campus.

  • Emergency: 607-777-3333
  • chiefs@harpursferry.org

  Mental health after-hours crisis phone counseling

  • 5 p.m.–8:30 a.m (Monday–Friday)
  • 24 hours (Saturday–Sunday)
  • Call 607-777-2772 and push number 2 when prompted. A crisis counselor will speak with you immediately.

  UHS Emergency and Trauma Services

  • In a medical emergency, dial 911
  • Non-emergencies, call 607-762-2200
  • Open 24 hours
  • Find a location near you.

  UHS Binghamton General Hospital

  • 607-762-2200
  • 10–42 Mitchell Ave, Binghamton, NY
• Mental health

  University Counseling Center

  • 607-777-2772
  • Secure email
  • OO-264

  After-hours crisis phone counseling

  • 5 p.m.–8:30 a.m (Monday–Friday)
  • 24 hours (Saturday–Sunday) and holidays
  • Call 607-777-2772 and push number 2 when prompted. A crisis counselor will speak with you immediately.

  CARE Team

  • 607-777-2804
  • dos@binghamton.edu
  • UUW-207

  Decker Student Health Services Psychiatry

  On-campus psychiatric consultation and treatment.

  • Building IN, East Access Road
  • 607-777-3711

  Binghamton University Psychological Clinic

  • 607-777-2103
  • CV-88

  SEEK

  SEEK is an entirely student-run service for Binghamton University students to talk through any issue they may be facing. This service is a free, SA-chartered, private resource. Available every night from 8–11 p.m. during fall and spring semesters.

  • 607-777-4357
  • seek@binghamtonsa.org

  UnitedHealthcare Student Resources

  Outside resource where students can be matched to and speak with a licensed counselor.

  Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier

  • 607-771-8888
  • 47 Broad Ave., Binghamton

  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

  • 1-800-273-8255

  Crisis Text Line

  Free, 24/7, confidential support to people in crisis.

  • Text "HOME" to 741741

  SUNY mental health resources

  Emergency mental health intervention training, a crisis text line, telecounseling and a peer counselor hotline available to all SUNY students.

• Physical health

  See emergency contact information above

  For non-emergency health situations:

  Decker Student Health Services Center

  • 607-777-2221
  • Building IN, East Access Road

  Lourdes Memorial Hospital

  • Open 24/7
  • 607-798-5111
  • 169 Riverside Dr., Binghamton

  United Health Services

  • 607-762-2200
  • Various local locations

  HealthiestYou Student Portal

  24/7 doctor access via web free to students who are enrolled in the international and domestic student health insurance plans sponsored by the University.

• Emotional health/well-being

  Healthy Campus Initiative: B-Healthy

  Campus Recreation

  Health and Wellness Studies

• Housing/roommate issues

  Residential Life

  • 607-777-2321
  • TU-213

  Residential Life MSW Interns

  Binghamton Residential Life has case management interns available in every community to help support and direct students to resources. See individual contact information on their webpage.

  Student Conflict and Dispute Management Program

  • Office of Student Conduct
    • 607-777-6210
    • scdmp@binghamton.edu
    • TU-3J
• Homesickness, loneliness, social connections

  Residential Life

  On-campus residents can speak to any of our staff and collegiate professors about personal issues and social connections.

  • 607-777-2321
  • reslife@binghamton.edu
  • TU-213

  Residential Life MSW Interns

  Binghamton Residential Life has case management interns available in every community to help support and direct students to resources. See individual contact information on their webpage.

  CARE Team

  • 607-777-2804
  • dos@binghamton.edu
  • UUW-207

  Student Association clubs and organizations

  Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

  • 607-777-6009
  • odei@binghamton.edu
  • LS-G548

  Multicultural Resource Center

  • 607-777-3654
  • tbarnes@binghamton.edu
  • LS-G508

  Q Center (LGTBQ)

  • 607-777-6028
  • lgbtq@binghamton.edu
  • LS-G549
• Concerned about another student

  Students of Concern Committee

  • Submit a referral form

  CARE Team Advocacy

  • 607-777-2804
  • dos@binghamton.edu
  • UUW-207

  Recognizing a student in distress

  If you are concerned that a student is exhibiting personality or behavioral changes such as a lack of interest or engagement with others or signs of aggression, completing a referral form for the CARE Team would be a great first step. Find more information here.

• Food insecurity/having enough to eat

  Food Pantry at Binghamton University

  • bpantry@binghamton.edu
  • Iroquois Commons/CIW Dining Hall.

  Local CHOW food pantries and soup kitchens

• Free menstrual care products

  Free menstrual care products pilot program

  Sponsored by Binghamton University's administration and the Student Association.

• Alcohol and/or drug use

  University Counseling Center

  • 607-777-2772
  • Secure email
  • OO-264

  Office of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD)

  • 607-777-4591
  • hpps@binghamton.edu
  • IN-124
• Spirituality

  Binghamton University Interfaith Council (BUIC)

  • 607-777-3470
  • Member emails
  • UUW-306

  Interfaith Meditation and Prayer Room

  • 607-777-4472
  • LS-G501C
• Disability

  Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)

  • 607-777-2686 (Voice, TTY)
  • ssd@binghamton.edu
  • UU-119
• Helping others, community involvement

  Center for Civic Engagement (CCE)

  • 607-777-4287
  • cce@binghamton.edu
  • UU-137

  National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

  • nami@binghamtonsa.org

  SEEK

  Student-run service for Binghamton University students to talk through any issue they may be facing. This service is a free, SA chartered, private resource.

  • 607-777-4357
  • seek@binghamtonsa.org

  Mental Health Outreach Peer Educators (M-HOPE)

  Student ambassadors who strive to engage and educate the campus community in topics of mental health and wellness.

  • 607-777-2254
  • outreach@binghamton.edu
  • OO-342

  Real Education About College Health (REACH)

  • reach@binghamton.edu
  • IN-119
• Domestic violence, dating and partner abuse

  New York State University Police at Binghamton

  Emergency:

  • From a campus phone, dial 911
  • From a cell phone, dial 607-777-2222

  Non-emergency:

  • 607-777-2393
  • police@binghamton.edu
  • Couper Administration Building, AD-G24

  Interpersonal Violence Program (IVP)

  • 607-777-2804
  • dos@binghamton.edu
  • UUW-207

  Title IX Coordinator

  • 607-777-2486
  • abaker@binghamton.edu
  • AD-217

  RISE (Emergency Shelter)

  • Hotline: 607-754-4340 or 1-877-754-4340

  Crime Victims Assistance Center (CVAC)

  • 24/7 ​Crisis Line: 607-722-4256
  • Office: 607-723-3200
  • 377 Robinson Street, Binghamton, NY 13904
  • 202 Garfield Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760

  National Domestic Violence Hotline

  • Online chat is available 24/7/365
  • 1-800-799-7233
• Sexuality and relationships

  University Counseling Center

  • 607-777-2772
  • Secure email
  • OO-264

  Q Center (LGTBQ)

  • 607-777-6028
  • lgbtq@binghamton.edu
  • LS-G549

  The Trevor Project

  • 1-866-488-7386
  • Text "START" to 678678

  Trans Lifeline

  • Hotline: 877-565-8860
• Resources for students who are parents
  Information about on- and off-campus resources for Binghamton University students who are parents.
• Report an incident of hate or bias

  Report an incident of hate or bias. All reports are viewed by the chief diversity officer and University president.

  Residential Life DEEP (Diversity Empowerment Education Program)

  DEEP interns are from Binghamton University's Department of Social Work program and provide underrepresented students with wrap-around services and support for on-campus students.

• Hazing
  Learn more about the University's hazing policy and how to report an incident of hazing.
• Money and financial help

  Binghamton University Office of Financial Aid

  • 607-777-2428
  • finaid@binghamton.edu
  • AM-112

  Fleishman Center Financial Wellness Center

  • 607-777-2400
  • careers@binghamton.edu
  • UU-133

  Visions Federal Credit Union banking on campus

  • 607-777-3932
  • Branch location: UUW, second floor, near Bookstore

  Student Emergency Fund

  A source of financial assistance for currently enrolled Binghamton University students who meet eligibility criteria who are experiencing an unusual and unforeseen financial demand which immediately threatens the student's ability to successfully complete the semester and for which there is no other source of reasonable remedy.

  • 607-777-2804
  • dos@binghamton.edu
• Academic help
  
  

  Student Support Services (SSS)

  Promotes academic success and personal growth for first-generation students, income-eligible students and students with disabilities at Binghamton University.

  • 607-777-2024
  • UU-256
  • SSS also provides free Success Tutoring

  University Tutorial Services

  • 607-777-9235
  • uts@binghamton.edu

  Residential Life Career and Professional Development Consultants

  On-campus help with majors, resumes, jobs, internships and careers.

  Harpur Edge

  Gives students a jump-start on their future by providing connections to resources on and off campus, sponsoring enrichment programming and supporting student-driven initiatives.

  • 607-777-4278
  • harpuredge@binghamton.edu
  • LN-1105
• Academic Advising Offices

  Students should look for undergraduate academic advising within the school they have declared their major.

  College of Community and Public Affairs

  • 607-777-2523
  • vogeen@binghamton.edu
  • AB-130C

  Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences

  • 607–777–4954
  • decker@binghamton.edu
  • AB-114

  Harpur College of Arts and Sciences

  • 607-777-6305
  • harpuradvising@binghamton.edu
  • OH-110

  School of Management

  • 607-777-2871
  • somcs@binghamton.edu
  • AA-142

  School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

  • 607-777-5800
  • pharmacy@binghamton.edu
  • 96 Corliss Ave., Johnson City

  Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science

  • 607-777-2872
  • cheevers@binghamton.edu
  • EB-M00
• Where do I start?

  If you're not sure which resource you need, contact one of these resources for help and direction.

  CARE Team

  • 607-777-2804
  • dos@binghamton.edu
  • UUW-207

  Residential Life MSW Interns

  Binghamton Residential Life has case management interns available in every community to help support and direct students to resources. See individual contact information on their webpage.

  Binghamton University Ombudsman

  A safe place to voice your concerns, evaluate your situation, organize your thoughts and identify your options.

  • 607-777-2388
  • LS-G526