Compassion in a Time of Crisis

Dear Emory students,

As I know you are aware, the devastating war in Israel and Gaza is deeply distressing to many members of our community. Some have family, friends, or colleagues who have been directly impacted by the crisis, as President Fenves shared in his message last week. Others, like myself, are heartbroken by the suffering and loss of life we have witnessed from afar.

While we are each experiencing this tragedy in personal ways, I wanted to assure you that you are also part of a larger community that cares about you.

If you are struggling, or know someone who is, I encourage you to connect with the many resources Emory offers to support our students’ health and well-being. A list of these resources is below, and online here.

Together with your deans, I also urge you to reach out if you are experiencing academic challenges. Please talk with your faculty instructors, whom I’ve encouraged to work with you to support your success during a difficult time. You can also contact your academic advisor or the academic support services office for your school or program if you need individual advice or assistance.

Our faculty, staff, and leadership team are here to help you learn, grow, and flourish, even in the face of challenges. In this same spirit, I encourage us all to continue extending kindness and grace to each other in the days ahead, and to ourselves by seeking support if we need it.

Sincerely,

Provost Ravi V. Bellamkonda

Emory Support Resources

Well-being Resources

  • Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides individual and group clinical services, community-level interventions and consultations on the Atlanta campus. Atlanta campus students stop in any time Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m or call 404-727-7450 to make an appointment. On the Oxford campus, Counseling & Career Services is available Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. Students can call 770-784-8394 to make an appointment.
  • TimelyCare is a 24-hours a day, 7 days a week virtual care service available from nearly anywhere for all enrolled Emory students. After signing up using their Emory email address, students may schedule a session with a medical or mental health care provider. TalkNow, a part of TimelyCare, is a free, global, on-demand 24/7 resource for immediate access to a mental health professional.
  • Student Case Management and Intervention Services (SCMIS) provides support for basic needs, follow-up care and other resources. If you are concerned about a student (non-crisis), please submit a Student of Concern form and SCMIS will follow up with the student.
  • Student Intervention Services (SIS) consists of multidisciplinary staff, including our non-clinical case managers who are available 24/7 to respond to students in active crisis and emergency. 404-430-1120.
  • Student Health Services (SHS)  offers a wide variety of outpatient clinical services such as primary care, free psychiatric services, physical examinations, STI screening, sexual and reproductive health, allergy injections and immunizations, and referrals to off-site specialists. For guidance for after-hours emergencies,visit the SHS Emergency Care / After Hours web page.Atlanta campus: 404-727-7551. Oxford campus: 770-784-8376.
  • On the Atlanta campus, the Office of Respect offers confidential, 24/7 support to students with concerns related to sexual and relationship-based harm (including sexual misconduct, relationship violence, and stalking). If you would like to speak with an advocate for support, please call the Respect line: 470-270-5360. 
  • The Bias Support Services Office (BSS) is committed to upholding our vision of inclusivity and fairness. Their mission is to confront biases and transform them into catalysts for personal and collective growth and understanding, fostering a community that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities.
  • The Be Well, Your Way hub provides students with  additional well-being resources and information. 
  • Office of Spiritual and Religious Life offers worship, prayer, meditation, and support through spiritual communities, educational programs, confidential pastoral care, and connections with service and social justice efforts. We also plan vigils and other rituals with students, faculty and staff.  Atlanta campus website.  Oxford campus website.
  • The Emory Ombuds office stands as an independent, confidential, and neutral resource for conflict resolution and problem-solving.

Academic Support Resources

  • Resources are available within each school for students who may need academic support or assistance. For more information, students are encouraged to contact their advisor or the Academic Support Services office for their school and/or academic program. 

Safety and Privacy Resources

  • Online Safety and Privacy Resources are available. This includes information on managing your Emory Directory information, public student organization information, social media and more.