Resources and Policies

JJAY Counseling Center

The Counseling Services Center provides free psychological and counseling support services to meet the mental health and developmental needs of John Jay students.

If you are interested in scheduling an evaluation for on-going counseling (i.e., meeting with the same counselor once per week for several weeks), please send an email to intake@jjay.cuny.edu

If you would like a one-time appointment (consultation) or to speak with a counselor right away (crisis), please call 212-887-6239 or email Cory Head at chead@jjay.cuny.edu

If you are in crisis after hours, please use these resources:

1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) or text “WELL” to 65173

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

NYC Samaritans: 212-673-3000

For questions about any of our services or to access any of these services, please email Gerard Bryant, Ph.D. at gwbryant@jjay.cuny.edu or Cory Head, Ph.D. at chead@jjay.cuny.edu

CUNY Online Therapy - TalkSpace

CUNY is providing free access to TalkSpace (an online therapy service with licensed mental health professionals) for students.

Note: There is no tracking information associated with use of this link and the email address will be shared only with me and securely transmitted to Talkspace for access to the service.

Password "CUNY2021"

https://cunystudentaffairs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cBnxonSFm5M6tL0

LGBTQ Crisis Hotlines and Services

LGBTQ Crisis Hotlines and Services | Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (ostem.org)

Spectra Resource Sheet

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BpHF13mTa_sEkIlYeYof956uaVSrUS_F/view?usp=sharing

JJAY Safe Zone

The Safe Zone Initiative at John Jay College

Safe Zone is a campus wide program designed to visibly identify students, staff and faculty who support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, aaexual and others (LGBTQIA+) people and who are willing to act as allies by learning more about the issues facing LGBTQIA+ communities. Offices that are identified as Safe Zones are staffed by individuals who have completed a Safe Zone training that goes over some basic knowledge needed to be an effective “safe” person for LGBTQIA+ students and people who are questioning their own sexual orientation or gender identity. Participants who have completed the training are given Safe Zone stickers/buttons and a placard. By wearing the Safe Zone symbols or posting the Safe Zone cards individuals are identifying themselves as people who are comfortable talking to LGBTQIA+ students about LGBTQIA+ related issues. In addition, by posting the Safe Zone sign or symbol, we are affirming that we:

Are an understanding, supportive and trustworthy listener
Believe that the campus is enriched by the presence of LGBTQIA+people
Are aware of the presence of LGBTQIA+students and colleagues
Can discuss issues in a nonjudgmental manner
Are willing to assist LGBTQIA+ students in finding information and resources
Understand the importance of confidentiality
Will use inclusive language, avoid stereotyping, and will not assume everyone is heterosexual
Challenge derogatory remarks when you hear them
Maintain clear, ethical boundaries
Will refer individuals to appropriate professional help when needed

In the Spring ‘21 Semester, we are offering virtual workshop times via Zoom. To join one of these trainings, please follow this link (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/146143939457). If you cannot attend one of the listed trainings on our Eventbrite please contact Safe Zone trainers at safe-zone-trainers@googlegroups.com to schedule a virtual training.

If you are interested in scheduling a Safe Zone training for a department, please contact Betty Taylor Leacock, LMHC, in the Department of Counseling and Human Services, at 212-237-8140.