Tisch has two designated senior clinical social workers who provide short-term counseling: Rachel Terte, L.C.S.W., and Melissa Wacks, L.C.S.W. Their offices are conveniently located at 721 Broadway, on the 12th floor.
You can make an appointment to see either counselor by calling them directly at the following numbers: Rachel Terte, 212-998-1954; Melissa Wacks, 212-998-1825.
Appointments to see other counselors can be made by calling the University Health Center's Counseling and Behavioral Health Services at 212-998-4780.
Walk-In Hours at UCS
Students who want to be seen immediately, without an appointment, are encouraged to come to the Wellness Office at Suite 471, 726 Broadway during walk-in hours. Walk-in visits are very brief (about 15 minutes). The walk-in counselor will speak with you and then help set up a full individual appointment, an evaluation for group counseling, or a referral to an outside therapist.
Walk-in hours are:
10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Monday through Friday
4:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday and 3:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. Friday
10A.M.-6:P.M., Saturday (3rd floor reception)
Sunday, Closed.
Emergency Counseling Services
Appointments for counseling services are usually available within a few days after calling. Students who need to be seen sooner should visit the walk-in clinic at the Wellness Office at Suite 471, 726 Broadway (see details above).
For evening and weekend emergencies, call Protection Services (212-998-2222), who will connect you with a Crisis Response Coordinator (CRC). The CRC will speak to you over the phone and, if appropriate, can also arrange to meet you in-person. This emergency service is available around the clock.
You may also call the Wellness Exchange hotline at 212-443-9999, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, to speak to a trained counselor.
