Binghamton University Athletics

The Binghamton University Division of Athletics partners with the University Counseling Center to offer a variety of mental health and mental performance services to student-athletes. Bearcat student-athletes can access free, confidential appointments from the University Counseling Center’s large staff, or request to meet with the Athletics Specialist, a Senior Counselor located primarily in the Events Center. Our mission is to support the mental health and performance of student-athletes by fostering a culture that destigmatizes help-seeking, promotes growth and resilience, and empowers athletes to thrive both personally and competitively.

APPOINTMENTS 
COACH & STAFF SUPPORT
INJURY SUPPORT SQUAD
STUDENT-ATHLETE MENTAL HEALTH COMMITTEE
RESOURCES

Let's Talk
Visit Let’s Talk for drop-in counseling. No appointment or paperwork required.
Sports Medicine Room G26E Mondays & Thursdays from 12 – 1 p.m.

Mental Health Crises

Same-Day Urgent Appointments
Student-athletes experiencing a mental health crisis may request a same-day urgent appointment from the University Counseling Center (UCC) Monday through Friday by calling 607-777-2772.

After-Hours Phone Counseling
Student-athletes in distress (or concerned about a student in distress) during evenings, weekends, or holidays may call the UCC’s after-hours phone counseling line at 607-777-2772 + 2.

Life-Threatening Emergencies
Contact University Police 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 607-777-2222, or 911 from any campus phone.

Help Lines
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (English & Spanish) – Call or text 988
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color) Hotline – Call 1-800-604-5841
Child Abuse Hotline – Call 1-800-422-4453 or text GO to 800-422-4453
Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788
Graduate Student Crisis Line – Call 1-877-GRAD-HLP (472-3457)
LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Hotline – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
Native American Crisis Line – Text SUPPORT to 33464
Problem Gambling Helpline – Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (697-3738)
Sexual Assault Hotline – Call 1-800-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 64673
Students of Color Text Line – Text STEVE to 741741
Trans Lifeline – Call 877-565-8860
Veterans Suicide Hotline – Call 988 + press 1 or text 838255
Substance Abuse & Addiction Hotline – Call 1-844-289-0879