Health and Wellness

Mercy University encourages student wellness through access to resources and preventive programming. Learn more about the Health & Wellness department, which includes the Health Office, Counseling, ACCESSibility, and the Hudson Hall Fitness Center.

Student Health Office

The Student Health Office is a safe, confidential place where students can receive limited primary care services including evaluation and treatment for common minor injuries and illnesses, preventive care, health education and referrals to local specialists or hospitals as needed.

The office is staffed by a Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurses all committed to treating the students with the highest quality of care in order to support their personal and academic success.

We encourage our students to take an active role in creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We support these efforts by offering Wellness Programming on a wide range of health-related topics throughout the school year. There are no fees for the services of the Student Health Office. Students are encouraged to contact the office to schedule an appointment at 914-674-7255. Emergencies always take priority.

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Dobbs Ferry Campus	Bronx Campus
Main Hall Room 127	Room 2125
914-674-7255	718-678-8487
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm	Wednesday 9am - 5pm

Manhattan Campus
Room MT 341
212-968-3269

Counseling and Similar Support Systems

The Mercy University Student Counseling Services office offers psychological evaluation and brief treatment typically lasting from one to six sessions. Students in need of more intensive treatment are referred to local hospitals and clinics for long-term psychotherapy and/ or medication, if necessary.

University students come to the Counseling Services office with mental health issues including increased stress, depression and anxiety as well as concerns about their academic progress, daily living, adjustment to college, or relationships with others. Counseling can be an opportunity to talk about issues that are of concern to students with an objective person who can help them develop skills and view situations in ways that may enable them to be more effective in managing life’s challenges down the road.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call our main number 914-888-5150 or email counselingcenter@mercy.edu This service is for Mercy University students ONLY. Full- and part-time faculty, administrators, and staff may contact the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to obtain psychological services.

Students with Disabilities

The Office of ACCESSibility provides Accommodations, Collaboration, Consultation, and Educational Support Services to students with disabilities. Our mission is to collaborate with and empower students to achieve equal access to education and campus life. ACCESS offers resources and opportunities that support the development of self-advocacy, self-efficacy, and adaptive skills—all essential tools for overcoming barriers related to a disability.

Students whose disabilities may require accommodations must self-identify by completing an Application for Accommodations and providing supporting documentation, as requested. This documentation helps the ACCESS office understand how the student’s disability impacts them in an academic setting and how it relates to the accommodations being requested. The review process is collaborative and conducted on a case-by-case basis. In some instances, a follow-up meeting with ACCESS staff may be necessary to clarify needs and finalize accommodations.

Students are encouraged to register with the Office of ACCESSibility as soon as they have confirmed Mercy University as their school of choice. Early registration helps ensure that any necessary accommodations are in place in a timely manner. Students are also welcome to visit the ACCESS office at any point during the semester for support or to discuss any questions related to their accommodations.

For more information, please contact the Office of ACCESSibility:

Phone: (914) 674-7764
Email: accessibility@mercy.edu

Campus Locations:

Dobbs Ferry-Main Hall 121D
Bronx-room 2153
Manhattan-by appointment only

For more information about the process for obtaining accommodations, or if a student believes their accommodations are not being adequately provided—or disagrees with a decision regarding an unapproved accommodation—they should refer to the Policy and Procedures for Implementing Reasonable Accommodations for Students in the Mercy University Student Handbook

The Mercy University Fitness Center

The 5,000 square-foot Mercy University Fitness Center, located in Hudson Hall, is equipped with top-of-the-line fitness equipment and offers access to all members of the campus community. Since its completion in January 2016, the Fitness Center holds a wealth of options for the recreational exerciser. Included in the facility are full locker rooms with shower and toilet facilities for gym users, a variety of cardio equipment, and an assortment of Life Fitness weight training machines. Multiple pairs of free weights ranging from 5 to 100 pounds are available with adjustable and fixed benches. It is open for free to all students, faculty and staff.

The Speech and Hearing Center

The Speech and Hearing Center offers diagnostic and remedial services for children and adults who have speech, language, and/or hearing disorders. In addition, the center serves as a laboratory for students studying speech, language, and hearing disorders and working toward New York State Provisional Certification as Teachers of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped.

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