Mental Health Support Resources

Your education is important, but you’re more than just a student here; you’re a member of the RPI community. Given the many factors that contribute to your mental health, it’s important to take a “whole person” approach to wellness. We’ve compiled the following resources from across the university to help address your needs.

Rensselaer Counseling Services
Academy Hall, Suite 4100
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Phone: 518-276-6479; Student Health Portal (online scheduling); counseling@rpi.edu

BHS
Web: BHS portal (Username: Rensselaer)
Phone: 518-276-8888;  Text: 1-800-327-2251
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
As an extension of the Rensselaer Counseling Services, continuity of care is confidential and seamless between Rensselaer counselors and BHS providers.

Dean-On-Duty
(After-Hours Support), 24-hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year
Phone: 518-276-6611 (Contact Public Safety to be transferred)

Advising and Learning Assistance Center (ALAC)
Academy Hall, Suite 4226
Phone: 518-276-6269
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
(Peer Resource Group)
Email: NAMIPeerSupport@rpi.edu

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