Health & Wellness

Health and Wellness

Empire State University understands that wellness and academic success go hand in hand. We prioritize the health and wellbeing of our students by providing them with free, easily accessible basic needs resources, mental health services, and educational programming. Health insurance is not required to access any of our resources. Looking to get involved and learn more about upcoming our events? Visit the SUNY Empire Connects Webpage.

Remember, you are important to Empire State University. We care, we are here to support you, and we want you to be the best version of yourself.

TELUS Health Information

We have partnered with TELUS Health Student Support for all mental wellness services at SUNY Empire. Your health and wellness fee pays for these services; all calls, chats, and conversations are confidential. So don’t hesitate to reach out today!

For Immediate Support:

Call: 1-866-743-7732

Visit: https://studentsupport.telushealth.com/ca/home

Support when you need it the most!

TELUS Health Student Support connects you to credentialed, Masters-level counselors to help you successfully navigate cultural, physical, and mental health challenges. You can receive the help you need in your own native language and cultural context, whether they’re at home, at one of our locations, or abroad.

Available when you need it!

Short-term counseling options are available all day, every day, to provide you with access to qualified counselors in the early morning before work, during your lunch break, or after you have settled the kids in for the evening. Any options, any time, and services available at your fingertips!

Telephone support 24/7: Speak to an experienced counselor with a simple phone call
Real-time chat support 24/7: Chat with an experienced counselor on the web or the app at your convenience.
Short-Term Appointments: Schedule an appointment-based support to connect with the same counselor over multiple sessions via telephone or video appointments (limited to 5 sessions total).

And a whole lot more…

Health assessments: Complete an anonymous assessment to get feedback on your mental health
Browse health & wellbeing content: Access articles, podcasts, infographics, and videos on the app addressing a wide variety of wellbeing topics
Access virtual fitness sessions: Free virtual fitness sessions available through LIFT
Resource Referral: Free resource referrals to community specialists

Mental Health First Aid information

Mental Health First Aid, is a training course that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in adults.

The course is free for all students, faculty, and staff, and requires that attendee to complete a two-hour online module before attending a virtual, eight-hour, instructor-led session. Class sizes are limited to 30 attendees.

If you have questions about the course, please email healthandwellness@sunyempire.edu.

Upcoming trainings:

Date	Time
June 18, 2025	9:00am - 5:00pm
July 11, 2025	9:00am - 5:00pm
July 19, 2025	9:00am - 5:00pm
July 26, 2025	9:00am - 5:00pm
August 6, 2025	9:00am - 5:00pm
August 16, 2025	9:00am - 5:00pm
August 23, 2025	9:00am - 5:00pm

Those interested must complete the mental health first aid registration form.

PLEASE NOTE: To register, you must log in to your Empire State University Microsoft Office 365 account. Your credentials will be the same as those used to sign on to MySUNYEmpire.

Student Health Advisory Committee

The Student Health Advisory Committee consists of students who are passionate about health and wellness and want to have a say in how the health fee is utilized and the resources and programs made available to students. Students interested in joining SHAC must complete an application process, which will be made available each fall term.

Questions?

If you have questions, please contact healthandwellness@sunyempire.edu.