We take a broad approach to wellness and would like to help you stay well in terms of your physical health, relationships, academics & career, financial situation and more. Reach out to the Office of Student Affairs or any of the other YLS, Yale-based and non-Yale resources below.
Connect to Care Survey
C2C is an anonymous and confidential recommendation engine where you can input preferences and receive tailored mental health & wellness resources at YLS/Yale. It only takes about 10 minutes to complete and you may use it multiple times regardless of where you are in your mental health journey.
Peer Advocate Program
Peer Advocates are nominated by peers at YLS to serve as support and guidance for the entire student body. Contact Peer Advocates here.
Student Health Education
Health education resources for time management, stress reduction, sleep, exercise, nutrition or quitting smoking) are available through Yale Health.
Yale Well
Yale Well is a comprehensive survey of resources created by the Office of the Vice President for Student Life. It includes opportunities for physical activity, spiritual and religious practice, participation in student organizations, peer-to-peer counseling and local opportunities for engagement.
Student Accessability Services
The Student Accessibility Services Office can work with you in accessing the support you need while at YLS. Accommodations may include note-taking assistance, adjustments to exam time/timing/location and addressing physical accessibility and transportation challenges. Note: professors are not informed that you are receiving an accommodation.
Good Life Center
The Good Life Center offers programming to nourish your sense of flourishing while at Yale. Past events have included restorative yoga for race-based trauma, masculinity, afro-indigeneity & wellness and body positivity. Numerous resources are shared with more detail in the Good Life newsletter.
YLS Career Development Office
Counselors and CDO Student Advisors are available to discuss your concerns and help you chart and navigate your career path.
YLS Financial Aid Office
The YLS Financial Aid Office is here to help problem solve ways to alleviate your financial stress. Call 203-432-1688 or email Financial Aid for an appointment.
You can find advice on time management and staying motivated and organized. The Poorvu’s Graduate Writing Lab can help greatly with your Supervised Analytic Writing (SAW) paper; you may schedule an individual writing consultation here or email Patricia Trainor (an attorney as well) to join a peer writing group.
Cultural Centers at Yale
The cultural centers act as social hubs for students from various cultures or ethnicities and foster a sense of cultural identity and well-being
Afro-American Cultural Center (aka Af-Am House)– 203-432-4132
Asian American Cultural Center – 203-432-4356
La Casa Cultural Center – 203-432-0856
Native American Cultural Center – 203-432-0349
There is also the Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale – 203-432-9419
