Support After Recent Violence in Monterey Park, CA
This weekend’s mass shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, CA, during a Lunar New Year celebration, is yet another disturbing instance of senseless violence and harm against Asian-identified people. We understand the grief, anger, exhaustion, and pain of reexperiencing and witnessing continued acts of targeted violence in our communities that deepen the wounds of trauma. During this time, we encourage you to be gentle with yourself and kind to one another and to seek support and care, as needed.
Student Health on Haven is offering several options for students to reflect, connect, and access support on Monday, January 23.
- Counseling Services is offering a group support session from 4-5 p.m. on Monday, January 23 in the Multipurpose Room on the 3rd floor of 100 Haven (Tower 2).
- Counseling Services also offers one-off individual support sessions that provide space for reflection, grounding, and discussion. Visit the Student Health Portal or call 212-305-3400 to schedule an individual support session.
The following confidential options are always available for individual support:
- Counseling Services Appointments: Make an appointment via the Student Health Portal or by calling 212-305-3400 (for after-hours care, select option 7).
- Well-Being Strategy Sessions: Email studentwellbeing@cumc.columbia.edu or use the Student Health Portal to schedule a session with a member of the Well-Being and Health Promotion team.
- Office of Religious Life: Visit the Office of Religious Life website to schedule an appointment with an advisor for counseling or pastoral care.
In addition, students can reach out to Student Health on Haven’s Counseling Services 24/7 by calling 212-305-3400 (for after-hours care, select option 7).