RESOURCES
Amira The Healing Space — Support for SUNY Oneonta Students
MA Therapy, LLC
Amira The Healing Space is proud to partner with SUNY Oneonta to provide free, virtual mental health counseling services to currently enrolled students through grant funding.
Our services are specifically designed for college students and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, identity development, academic pressure, career uncertainty, relationship stress, and major life transitions. Whether you are living independently for the first time or balancing multiple responsibilities, we are here to support you.
What We Provide (Free to SUNY Oneonta Students)
• Individual virtual counseling sessions
• Evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD
• Support for identity exploration and life transitions
• Academic and performance stress management
• Care coordination and referrals when higher levels of care are needed
• Trauma-informed and culturally responsive counseling
All sessions are 100% virtual to ensure accessibility, flexibility, and privacy.
If You Are in Crisis Right Now
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, having thoughts of harming yourself, or feel that you cannot stay safe, please seek immediate help.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7) Call or Text 988 https://988lifeline.org
You will be connected to a trained crisis counselor who can provide immediate support.
Otsego County Mobile Crisis Team (24/7) Call: 1-844-732-6228
Emergency Services Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Local emergency care is available at:
A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital – Oneonta https://www.bassett.org/locations/ao-fox-hospital
Need a Private Space on campus for Your Therapy Session with us?
If you live in a SUNY Oneonta residence hall, there are several quiet and private spaces available where you can attend your virtual counseling session with Amira The Healing Space.
These rooms are designed for quiet study, relaxation, or private conversations and can be a good option if your dorm room does not provide enough privacy.
To reserve a space, contact the Resident Director (RD) in your building.
Suite & Apartment Residence Halls
Macduff Hall
• Meditation Room (1st Floor)
• Gaming Room
Matteson Hall
• Zen Den
Curtis Hall
• Zen Den
Higgins Hall
• Zen Den
• Study Lounges
Double-Style Residence Halls
Golding Hall
• Zen Den
• 2nd Floor Study Lounge
• Basement Lounge
Wilber Hall
• Zen Den
• Conference Room
• Room behind the Zen Den
Littell Hall
• Zen Den
• Seminar Room
Tobey Hall
• Zen Den
Hulburt Hall A
• Zen Den
• Three Small Lounges
Hulburt Hall B/C
• C-Side 4th Floor Study Lounge
Huntington Hall
• Zen Den
• Study Lounges
Quad Residence Halls
Hays Hall
• Room 17
• Room 126
• Room 226
• Room 326
• Zen Den
Grant Hall
• Zen Den
Ford Hall
• Zen Den
Morris Hall
Call 607-436-2079 to check room availability.
How to Reserve a Room
Students can contact the Resident Director (RD) in their building to reserve one of these spaces.
Using a quiet, private room can help ensure your therapy session remains confidential and free from interruptions.
If You Need Help With Mental Health Support
Otsego County Mental Health Services
Outpatient mental health services, crisis support, and referrals.
242 Main Street, Oneonta, NY 13820
Phone: 607-433-2343
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 nationwide crisis support.
Call or Text: 988
https://988lifeline.org
Otsego County Mobile Crisis Team
24/7 crisis response services.
Call: 1-844-732-6228
For immediate emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
If You Need Medical or Psychiatric Care
A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital (Oneonta)
Emergency department available 24/7 for medical or psychiatric emergencies.
https://www.bassett.org/locations/ao-fox-hospital
Bassett Medical Center (Cooperstown)
Psychiatric and specialty medical services.
https://www.bassett.org/locations/bassett-medical-center
If You Need Food or Basic Needs Support
College students living independently may sometimes experience financial or food insecurity. The following resources can help.
Hunger Coalition of Otsego County
Food access programs and community support.
https://otsegohunger.org
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York – Otsego County Listings
Find local food pantries and food assistance sites.
https://regionalfoodbank.net/agency-list-by-county/otsego/
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Apply for food assistance benefits.
https://mybenefits.ny.gov
If You Need Housing, Financial, or Community Support
Opportunities for Otsego (OFO)
Assistance with housing, utilities, transportation, and community support programs.
https://ofoinc.org
If You Need LGBTQIA+ Support
The Trevor Project
24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults.
Call or Text: 988 (select LGBTQ+ support)
Direct Line: 1-866-488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Trans Lifeline
Peer support run by trans people for trans individuals.
Call: 877-565-8860
https://translifeline.org
LGBT National Help Center
Peer support and information resources.
https://www.glbthotline.org
If You Are Looking for Mental Health Resources for Students of Color
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Identity & Cultural Dimensions
https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions
Mental Health America – BIPOC Mental Health Resources
https://www.mhanational.org/bipoc-mental-health
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
https://beam.community
Asian Mental Health Collective
https://www.asianmhc.org
Latinx Therapy
Educational resources and community support.
https://latinxtherapy.com
If You Need Indigenous Student Support
StrongHearts Native Helpline
Domestic and relationship support for Native communities.
Call: 1-844-762-8483
https://strongheartshelpline.org
National Indian Health Board
https://www.nihb.org
If You Need Disability or Accessibility Support
Disability Rights New York
https://www.drny.org
National Center on College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD)
https://www.nccsdonline.org
If You Need ADHD or Neurodivergent Support
CHADD – Children and Adults with ADHD
https://chadd.org
Autistic Self Advocacy Network
https://autisticadvocacy.org
Supporting You Beyond Counseling
College can bring independence, opportunity, and growth — but also pressure, loneliness, financial stress, and emotional overwhelm.
At Amira The Healing Space, we provide identity-affirming, culturally responsive, and bias-free psychotherapy to support students through these challenges.
If you need referrals for psychiatric evaluation, inpatient care, specialized trauma treatment, or additional services beyond therapy, your clinician will help connect you with appropriate resources.
Schedule here:
You are not alone — and you do not have to navigate this season without support.