COVID-19 Counseling Services

ATTENTION: Available Counseling Services have been altered due to the ongoing health concerns of COVID-19. If you are interested in receiving therapy services we currently offer phone and video-based, online consultations. If you are interested in scheduling a teletherapy consultation please contact Zoerner House at 609-896-5157. If you are currently away from the local campus area, we suggest that you consider local resources for therapy. In the event of an emergency, please dial 911 immediately.

For more information visit our page on Managing Your Mental Health. For university-wide updates please visit rider.edu/resolved-and-ready.

 

Please be advised that Counseling Services staff is working remotely.  For appointments, call our main number at 609-896-5157. If you need immediate assistance on campus, dial 7777 for Public Safety.  If off-campus, dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For more information,  visit our Counseling Services webpage.

Hotlines

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7) 1.800.273.8255
  • CONTACT Mercer (8AM - 10PM) 609.896.2120
  • Crisis Text Line Text START to 741741
  • LGBTQ Hotline 855.654.6735
  • Womenspace 800.281.2800
  • Trans Lifeline 877.565.8860
  • Vets4Warriors 855.838.8255
  • Veterans Crisis Line 1.800.273.8255

Resources

  • Scientific American posted an article on how to preserve your mental health while avoiding physical proximity: How to prevent loneliness.
  • The American Psychological Association features Baruch Fischhoff, Ph.D. with an audio podcast on coronavirus anxiety. Find it at: Coronavirus Anxiety. 
  • Active Minds has some online resources for university students: Mental Health and Coronavirus.
  • Mindfulness practice can be very helpful: Mindfulness.
  • There are some free resources from Calm.com: Calm.com