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- Counseling Services
- Health Services
- Health Insurance
- Immunization Requirements
- Wellness Education
- Alcohol and Other Drug Education
Counseling Services
Located in the north wing of the AU Wellness Center building, near the Saxon Inn, Counseling Services, a component of the Wellness Center and a part of the Student Experience Division, provides a comprehensive range of counseling, consultation, and educational programs to promote the personal development and success of students. Individual, couple, and group therapy sessions are provided by nationally certified and licensed staff. Counseling services are available in person and via telehealth. These are completely confidential in accordance with standards set by the American Counseling Association.
The counseling staff members provide crisis response and can respond to mental health emergencies, during the semester. The Wellness Center offers all services at no cost to currently-enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. Appointments
for psychiatric consultation, via telehealth, are available for a fee. Appointments for counseling or psychiatric consultation can be arranged by calling 607-871-2400 or by stopping by the office at 19 Park Street.
Health Services
Health Services is located in the south wing of the AU Wellness Center building at 19 Park Street. A team of practitioners provides care for non-emergency problems and preventive health concerns. Services include consultation and treatment for acute problems, laboratory work and specimen collection, gynecological exams, and referral for specialist and hospital services. Emergency care is available after hours through our public safety office and free transportation is provided by the village ambulance to local hospitals.
There is no charge to meet with a provider at Health Services. Minimal charges are made for lab work, injections, and some equipment or medications.
Prescriptions for medications can be filled in Alfred at the Alfred Pharmacy or phoned in to students’ preferred locations.
Other types of specialist services can be arranged through referrals to the local hospitals in Hornell and Wellsville and practitioners in the area. Students maintain the right to choose a health care provider or hospital and must assume all financial obligations for off-campus health care.
Health Insurance
Alfred University expects students to carry health insurance. This can be done through various insurers. All student athletes are mandated to provide proof of their health insurance.
Immunization Requirements
Students born after December 31, 1956 must show proof of 2 measles, mumps, and rubella shots after their 1st birthday or written documentation of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella, as required by New York State Public Health Law 2165. A Tuberculosis screening and completion of Meningitis Vaccination Response form or Meningitis Vaccine are also required. A hold is placed on new students’ registration activities until immunization records are received and cleared through Health Services. Students not in compliance will be withdrawn from AU and will not be able to attend classes. Questions regarding this requirement or any other aspects of student Health Services may be directed to the staff at Health Services at 607-871-2400.
Wellness Education
The mission of the Wellness Education program is to promote lifetime healthy lifestyle choices through education, activities, and services to the campus community. Services for students include:
- Individual wellness education sessions
- Individual alcohol and drug education sessions
- Student internship opportunities
- Presentations for classrooms and residence halls
- Promotion of healthy lifestyle choices through events and social norm campaigns
- Referrals for students seeking assessment or evaluation for alcohol or substance abuse
- Data collection for needs assessment and program evaluation
- Campus policy review and recommendations
For more information or to make an appointment for a Wellness Education session, contact the Wellness Center at 607-871-2400.
Alcohol and Other Drug Education
The mission of the Alcohol and Other Drug Education Program is to provide information, activities, services and support to the students, faculty, staff, and administration of Alfred University, to promote substance abuse resistance and to foster healthy lifestyle choices. This education and prevention program features:
- Fun, alcohol-free social activities
- Special events during Alcohol Awareness Week, Spring Break, Holidays, Orientation, and Graduation
- Social Norms Campaigns
- Presentations in residence halls and classrooms
- A resource center for personal and professional use
- Data collection for AOD use
- Policy review and recommendations
- Referrals for students abusing alcohol and other drugs