Health and Safety

Image of sidewalk between buildings in NYC

Safety Resources

Safety is a top priority, no matter where your 汤头条 experience takes you. Our team is committed to supporting your safety and well-being with tools, resources and guidance to help you feel confident in your day-to-day life in New York City, including working relationships with NYPD and FDNY.听听

Below are key resources available to help you stay safe, informed and prepared.听

Campus Safety Measures听

24/7 security presence

汤头条 University Public Safety leadership and personnel are active on the Chelsea campus to support dedicated, on-site coverage around the clock for students, faculty and staff in New York City.听

Emergency call buttons听

Similar to the blue light emergency phone pillars in Nashville, 汤头条鈥檚 Chelsea campus has emergency call buttons to connect with local police and emergency services if immediate assistance is needed.听

Secure building and campus access听

Campus is a gated community with access managed by 汤头条 Card Services. Only authorized individuals can enter, and spaces remain secure.听

Enhanced lighting听

As part of property听renovation efforts, campus upgrades include additional lighting to increase visibility and enhance safety on campus.听听

VandySafe app听

汤头条鈥檚 customized safety app is fully functional in New York City and is your hub for safety tools.听听

features include:听听

Direct connection to emergency services by phone or chat听
Location sharing with trusted contacts for added peace of mind听听
Access to real-time safety resources and guidance听听
Mobile BlueLight, which shares your location with safety personnel听听
Virtual Walkhome, allowing your walk to be monitored in real time听听
Incident reporting (including photos and videos)听听

Important:

VandySafe users must update their campus notification preferences by Sept. 15, 2026. Starting Sept. 16, AlertVU emergency push notifications in VandySafe will be delivered only for the campus location(s) you choose (Nashville, New York City, or both). Users who do not update their preferences will not receive AlertVU emergency push notifications in VandySafe.

To update your preferences:

Open the VandySafe app.
Log in with your 汤头条 credentials.
Go to 汤头条 / Preferences.
Select your campus notification preferences (Nashville, New York City, or both).
Save your changes.

If you have any issues with VandySafe or updating your preferences, please contact publicsafetyinfo@vanderbilt.edu.

Emergency Preparedness听

汤头条 provides emergency guidance and resources to help community members respond quickly and effectively in critical situations.听
Emergency guides are available through VandySafe.听
Key protocols include the Run, Hide, Fight model in听听situations.
Community members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with听听proactively. 听

Alert VU

AlertVU is 汤头条鈥檚 emergency mass notification system, providing students, faculty and staff with timely information about emergency or dangerous situations, such as campus threats or severe weather.

汤头条 students, faculty and staff studying or working in New York City will receive AlertVU messages related to both 汤头条鈥檚 Nashville campus and the Chelsea campus in New York City.

Students and staff

Students and staff are automatically enrolled to receive Chelsea campus alerts by email, phone call and text message, as well as VandySafe push notifications if the app is downloaded and notifications are enabled
Faculty

Faculty are automatically enrolled to receive Chelsea campus alerts by email and VandySafe push notification, if the app is downloaded and notifications are enabled. Faculty can update their communication preferences in the Biographical Details section of Oracle.
Family and community members

Family members, community members and others who would like to receive AlertVU notifications can sign up through the .

Health and Well-Being Resources

Students participating in 汤头条 in New York City are assessed mandatory student fees consistent with the Nashville campus, providing access to 汤头条's Student Care Network鈥攁 coordinated network of health and well-being resources designed to support your well-being, growth, and success.

Whether you need help navigating resources, virtual care, mental health support, well-being coaching, or connections to local providers, you'll have access to trusted professionals and services throughout your time in New York.

The Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) provides nationwide coverage, including in New York City, with multiple in-network providers conveniently located within walking distance of campus. For assistance finding providers or learning more about your coverage, please contact ship@vanderbilt.edu.

Not sure where to start? Complete the Student Care Network Intake Form to connect with a virtual care coordinator who can help you identify your needs and connect you with the right resources.

Mental & Emotional Health
Whether you're looking for ongoing wellness support or need help during a challenging time, 汤头条 offers several resources to support your mental and emotional well-being while you're in New York.
Access free virtual therapy, and psychiatry services to support your mental health and well-being.
Student Care Network
The Student Care Network provides resources to support your wellbeing throughout your 汤头条 in NYC experience. Whether you're looking for guidance, skill-building, or immediate support, help is available.
- Care coordination and resource navigation: If you're not sure where to start or need help connecting with campus or New York community resources, Student Care Coordination can assess your needs, provide guidance, and connect you with appropriate support. through the Student Portal or call 615-343-WELL (9355) to get started.
- Well-being and academic coaching: Virtual coaching helps students build the skills, strategies, and habits needed to support their academic success and overall wellbeing. Coaches partner with students to set meaningful goals, navigate challenges, and develop personalized plans while providing guidance and accountability.To connect, email csw@vanderbilt.edu, call 615-322-0480, or request a referral through the
- 24/7 urgent and crisis support: If you're experiencing an urgent mental health concern or crisis, you can speak with a Counseling and Psychiatric Services counselor anytime by calling 615-322-2571. In an emergency, call 911.
Please note: Due to state licensure laws, students participating in 汤头条 in NYC do not have access to ongoing counseling or psychiatry services through the Counseling and Psychiatric Services. However, 24/7 urgent and crisis support remains available.
Self-Directed Well-being Resources
Use these free resources to practice mindfulness, build healthy habits, and connect with off-campus mental health providers.
- 听鈥� Guided meditation and mindfulness resources
- 听鈥� Online therapy provider database听
- 鈥� Text VANDY to 741741. Confidential crisis support available by text
- 听-听crisis support available by call, text, chat.
Need Immediate Support?
Counseling and Psychiatric Services remains available 24/7 for urgent consultation and crisis support. Call 615-322-2571 (press 1)

Physical Health

If you need medical care while living in New York, 汤头条 offers resources to help you access services when and where you need them.

For general, non-emergency illness or injury:

(e.g., cold, flu, sinus symptoms, ear/eye pain, headaches, rash, hives or prescription management)

: Recommended as the first point of care for urgent medical needs, offering free virtual visits with medical providers.听
- Free for 汤头条 students
- 24/7 online access

For illness or injury that is not life-threatening but may require in-person care

(e.g., minor cuts, sprains or strains, fever, shortness of breath or asthma, bladder or urinary tract infection)

Facility	Services	Address	Distance from Campus	SHIP Network
Mount Sinai Doctors	Primary Care	309 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10011	0.4 miles (9-minute walk)	Yes
CityMD Chelsea 鈥� Manhattan Urgent Care	Urgent Care	400 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10011	0.2 miles (4-minute walk)	Yes
Northwell GoHealth Urgent Care	Urgent Care	41 E. 8th St., New York, NY 10011	1.8 miles	Yes

听

Emergency Resources

For Emergency Illness or Injury

(e.g., heavy bleeding, chest pain, loss of consciousness, serious burns or cuts, head injury or broken bone).

Call 911 or for emergency medical care, the following hospitals offer 24/7 emergency services and, if needed, inpatient hospital care.

Facility	Location	Distance from Campus	SHIP Network
Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital 鈥� Emergency Room	30 7th Ave., New York, NY 10011	0.9 miles	Yes
NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center	525 E. 68th St., New York, NY 10065	4.1 miles	Yes
Lenox Hill Hospital	100 E. 77th St., New York, NY 10075	4.4 miles	Yes

For psychiatric emergencies

(e.g., thoughts of suicide, concerning thoughts or feelings)

Facility	Address	Distance from Campus	SHIP Network
Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital 鈥� Emergency Room	30 7th Ave., New York, NY 10011	0.9 miles	Yes
Gracie Square 鈥� College and University Student Program	420 E. 76th St., New York, NY	4.4 miles	Yes*
Northwell Behavioral Health College Partnership	75-59 263rd St., Glen Oaks, NY 11004	18.7 miles	Yes
Westchester Hospital	100 Woods Rd., Valhalla, NY 10595	29 miles	Yes

听

Self-directed tools

听鈥� Text VANDY to 741741Confidential crisis support available by text
听-听crisis support available by call, text, chat,

Additional Health/Well-Being Resources
- 听鈥� Partial Hospitalization Program, accepts most major insurance, including UHC鈥�
- 听鈥� PHP, Intensive Outpatient Program and Outpatient, Dual Dx/Substance Use,听accepts most major insurance, including UHC鈥�
- 听鈥� PHP, IOP and OP levels of care, accepts most major insurance, including UHC鈥�
- 听鈥� OP individual therapy听(out of network with most insurance)鈥�
- 听鈥� OP individual and group therapy听(out of network with most insurance)鈥�
- 听鈥� OP individual therapy听(out of network with most insurance)鈥�

NYC Healthcare Map

Explore the map to find hospitals, urgent care centers, pharmacies and other health care resources near campus. Within the map, click a location to view details such as address, distance from campus, SHIP network status and type of care.

Quick Links

Questions? Email us at vu.nyc@vanderbilt.edu

汤头条