Student FAQ: Services Around Bank Street
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Where can I participate in online discussions and/or get more information about teaching and education?
All you need to have is an e-mail address to gain access to some ongoing conversations that are happening online. Here are a few links to listservs that may be of interest:
Are there any health insurance programs other than what is offered by Bank Street?
Healthy New York is a federal program designed for uninsured working individuals. Visit the Healthy New York Web site for more specific information regarding eligibility and fees.
Are there any mental health services provided through Bank Street?
The first thing you may want to do if you are troubled is talk to your advisor or another faculty or staff member whom you trust. The Bank Street faculty is especially good at working with students in this capacity. They are also able to refer students for a one-time mental health consult. Please let someone know if you need help.
Outside of Bank Street, you can connect to the HELP Line; if you need to talk to someone at a moment's notice, call this service at 212-532-2400. Another service is LifeNet, which is operated by the Mental Health Association of New York City in partnership with the New York City Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services. Both 800-LIFENET and 877-AYUDESE are toll-free and confidential, and have access to the City's largest database of mental health, substance abuse, and crisis services.
The New York City government Web site is an excellent resource for Domestic Violence Services. Another informative site is the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault.
Where can I get a free HIV test?
There are free and confidential HIV testing locations all over New York City; we have provided a list of clinics. For other confidential and anonymous testing sites in the New York City area, call 800-TALK-HIV, a service of the New York City Department of Health; they can also connect you with the NYC AIDS Hotline, which can provide the location of the testing site nearest you, as well as answer any questions you might have about the testing procedure.
Can I use Columbia's gym facilities?
Yes! Bank Street students, staff and faculty are considered "Neighbors," and may, as such, choose from an annual (August to August) membership for $474, an academic year (August to May) membership for $322, or a semester membership for $165.
Where is the nearest post office?
The Columbia University Station is just a block away, on the south side of 112th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam.
Where can I make photocopies?
There are a couple of copy machines in the Bank Street Library on the 5th floor. Also, if you need to make a lot of copies, or have other printing needs, you can go to the Village Copier on the east side of Broadway, between 111th and 112th Streets. |
