Columbia Health

Supporting Student Health and Well-being at Columbia

Students who feel well find greater levels of success in and out of the classroom. As a comprehensive accredited national leader in college health, Columbia Health enables students to achieve personal and academic success within a thriving campus community. Whether providing no-cost flu shots, skill-building workshops, mental health support, or critical public health infrastructure, your gift helps us advance how students engage with their health. Together, we can ensure that every student lives, works, and learns at a Columbia where well-being is a top priority.

"The collective approach…has the potential to dramatically improve the student experience and efficiency in all schools throughout the University."

Oscar Wolfe '27GS

Building a Campus Where Students Live and Learn Well

Strategic Framework for Well-being

The Strategic Framework is a long-term, University-wide approach designed to align and strengthen existing efforts, reduce barriers, and create conditions where all students can thrive. Rather than a single program or office, the Framework provides a shared structure for students, faculty, and staff to work together effectively across Columbia’s diverse campuses. Your gift to the Strategic Framework ensures the critical funding needed to build a true University-wide effort that centers well-being at the heart of the student experience.

Mental Health First Aid Training

New to Columbia, the Mental Health First Aid training empowers participants with the knowledge and skills to increase mental health literacy, reduce stigma, and navigate difficult conversations. This vital program helps students develop an effective action plan to support peers, build personal resilience, and practice sustainable self-care. Your support will directly expand these training sessions, giving more students the confidence to step in, speak up, and help others.

Columbia University EMS (CUEMS)

Columbia University Emergency Medical Services (CUEMS) is a free, confidential, student-operated ambulance service supervised by Columbia Health. Certified by New York State and available 24/7, CUEMS provides basic life support, pre-hospital emergency medical care, ambulance transport to appropriate hospitals, and facilitation of speedy referrals to other Columbia resources. Your gift supports CUEMS by ensuring we can continue to offer this free and confidential service to our campus community.