On-Campus Resources
To do your best academically, it helps to be and feel your best. To be and feel your best, it helps to have easy access to resources that address the various challenges you may encounter.
The following resource list should help you not only to identify different forms of support, but also to choose the modality you are most comfortable with, whether that’s on campus, in the community, remotely, or online.
General Assistance
For students living on campus, often the fastest way to identify the right resources for your needs is to ask a member of the Residence Life staff, from the Resident Director of your hall to the Resident Assistant on duty. RDs and RAs are trained to respond to many types of situations and crises. Please visit the Residence Life webpage for more information.
Department of Student Wellness and Support
Includes the Counseling Center, Health Center, Disability Support Services, and Prevention, Advocacy, and Wellness Outreach Services (PAWS). The department aims to create an environment that promotes student fulfillment and growth, both personally and academically. Through free, confidential services, SWS offers guidance and support for navigating the challenges of college life.
Care Coordination
Enhances student success by identifying needs, removing barriers and reducing distress. Care Coordination helps students manage life stressors that can impact academics and personal well-being. After receiving a referral for services, the office helps students through a variety of interventions, university services, community referrals and case management. The Care Coordinator can be contacted in Lograsso Hall, 716-673-3424 or by email at care@fredonia.edu.
Concerned about a student? Click here. For emergencies 24/7, contact University Police at 716-673-3333.
Academic Support Services
Academic Advising, located in 2114 Fenton Hall, empowers students in the development of meaningful educational plans that are consistent with their academic, personal, and professional goals through direct service to the student and collaboration with faculty, staff, and other campus resources. Visit 2114 Fenton Hall, email Advising@fredonia.edu or call 716-673-3188.
Disability Support Services (DSS)
DSS is on the 4th floor of Reed Library, provides both academic services and non-academic accommodations such as housing, meal plans and snow removal. All accommodations are determined on a case-by-case, course-by-course and semester-by-semester basis. Please contact the DSS office by phone, 716-673-3270, or via email, disability.services@fredonia.edu.
Tutoring Services offers free, confidential, peer tutoring for Fredonia students. Tutoring is available in most subject areas and is on a drop-in basis. That means you don't need to sign-up or schedule an appointment. Just come up to the 4th floor of the Reed Library during regularly scheduled hours. Music tutoring is available in Mason Hall Room 2015. In addition, Tutoring Services provides Peer Success Coaching, to assist students with things like time management, organization, and study skills. Whether you need help passing a class or you're looking to turn a 'B' into an 'A' tutoring can help you be successful. For a complete schedule, visit our website or email tutoring@fredonia.edu.
Full Opportunity Program (FOP)
The Full Opportunity Program (FOP) is located on the 4th floor of Reed Library and provides an array of academic support services for program students. Students can stop by the FOP Office, room 402B Monday-Friday 9am-4pm, call 716-673-3550 or email kimberly.mead-colegrove@ fredonia.edu to connect with services.
Helps ease the transition process for transfer students through resources, including a transfer mentoring program, special transfer student events, and a transfer student honors society. Call 716-673-3188 or email advising@fredonia.edu.
Student Medical Health Support Services
Located in LoGrasso Hall, the Health Center operates similarly to a medical office and is a good place to start if you have any medical needs. The office staffs a physician, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses who are able to diagnose and treat illness and injury without your having to leave campus. To contact the Health Center, call 716-673-3131 or email health.center@fredonia.edu. You can access the patient portal, view office hours, and access after-hour resources. (Be sure to consider your individual health insurance when selecting an off-campus provider, urgent care center, or hospital.)
Student Mental Health and Wellness Services
Located in LoGrasso Hall, the Counseling Center offers walk-in hours as well as appointments. Please call (716) 673-3424 to set up an appointment.
A Counseling Center program for all students that offers informal, no-commitment consultation with a Fredonia counselor in Williams Center S212. "Let's Talk" also conducts various programming throughout the semester, centered around wellness. This program is a collaboration with the Intercultural Center.
SUNY Fredonia is partnered with BetterMynd, an online therapy platform, to offer students access to free teletherapy sessions from a diverse network of licensed mental health counselors. Students who are interested in accessing the BetterMynd platform should contact the Counseling Center for more information.
Student Safety: Prevention and Intervention Services
Prevention, Advocacy, and Wellness Services (PAWS)
PAWS provides advocacy and support for Fredonia students on the topics of sexual health, substance abuse, and interpersonal violence. "PAWS" also offers services for individuals who are survivors of rape, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, stalking, and harassment. "PAWS" can answer questions, be someone to talk to, offer emotional support, and provide referrals. Make an appointment with PAWS in person at the Counseling Center in LoGrasso Hall, by calling the office at 716-673-3424, or by emailing PAWS coordinator.
RAVE Guardian is a free mobile app that turns any smartphone into a personal safety device, enhancing users’ personal safety both on and off campus. Users can create a profile of information about themselves, and invite family and friends to their safety network. When needed, the user can request one or more of their Guardians to virtually walk with them on or off campus. It’s like having an emergency blue light system and a trusted friend with you at all times.
Services include including a Park and Ride Service, Escort Bus, and Campus-Community Bus, help students to get around campus and the greater community safely and sustainably.
Student Support for a More Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Campus
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
An administrative office that handles any questions pertaining to affirmative action, Title IX, ADA compliance, or related matters. The primary goal of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is to create a campus climate that is favorable to the development of the human potential of all faculty, staff, administrators, and students. To achieve this goal, the office has three major responsibilities: compliance, equity of services, and diversity. Please contact the DEI office if you have any questions pertaining to affirmative action, Title IX, ADA compliance, or related matters.
IC is available for all students and is designed to provide programming, activities and services around the needs of underrepresented and underserved populations. The Intercultural Center plans and implements educational, cultural, social and recreational presentations on diversity to facilitate cross cultural dialogue for the entire campus at Fredonia. The IC is supported by individual offices including:
IC is located in G106 Williams Center.
- Intercultural Student Organizations associated with the IC include the African Student Union, Alpha Psi Lambda, Black Student Union, Blue Ice Step Team, Brother 2 Brother, Caribbean Student Association, Enfusion, Fredonia Feminists, Hillel, International Club, Japanese Club, Latinos Unidos, Native American Student Union, and Pride Alliance.
- IC also offers Let's Talk services in collaboration with the Counseling Center.
Student Support for Financial Wellness and Food Security
Located in 209 Maytum Hall, Financial Aid can help with the often complex rules and regulations governing any aid you receive. Before you make any changes to your total number of credits per semester, you should contact the office to make sure there is no adverse effect since certain scholarships, including the Excelsior Scholarship, require the recipient to be enrolled in a certain number of credits per semester to remain in good standing. To contact Financial Aid, call 716-673-3253 or email financial.aid@fredonia.edu.
Located near the loading dock entrance of Eisenhower Hall, Freddy's Closet is a completely free on-campus thrift room available to all SUNY Fredonia students. The space offers clothing for all seasons, accessories, appliances, and a variety of other useful items at no cost.
Inventory changes regularly based on donations from members of the campus and surrounding community, so students are encouraged to visit throughout the semester to see what is available.
Freddy's Closet is designed to provide an accessible and welcoming space where students can find items to meet their individual needs. Whether you are looking for seasonal clothing, preparing for a job or internship, updating your wardrobe, or simply finding something new to you, students are welcome to browse during open hours and take what they need.
Any SUNY Fredonia student who is registered for the current semester and who has a SUNY Fredonia ID card can visit Freddy's Locker up to once a week when classes are in session. The Pantry stocks a variety of food staples with which meals can be built, such as grains, canned vegetables and fruit as well as simple already prepared meals. In addition, students can pick up household items such as laundry detergent and personal care items (deodorant, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, and toothpaste) at Freddy's Locker. The items on our shelves may change depending on the inventory choices. Place your order here or find the most up to date hours of operation.
Student Wellness: Staying Fit and Developing Mindfulness
Exercise is very important to our health, mental health, and well-being. There are many fitness options available on campus, including the Blue Devil Fitness Center, Intramurals, Club Sports, Recreational Swimming or Skating. Check out the 'Recreation & Fitness' tab on the Athletics page for more information.
Physical Education Courses are offered on campus. Check out PHED classes under Current Courses for further information and to find open seats.
Wellness Experiences, Wellness Fairs and Workshops are offered on campus. For information on what might be currently offered, see Student Wellness & Support.
- De-stress for Success. Around Study Week (the week prior to final exams), keep a look out for in-person or virtual De-stress for Success activities. Prior offerings have included pet-and-play opportunities with certified therapy dogs and giveaways of free food, coloring books, and relaxation kits.
Off-Campus Resources
*Please note the university is not endorsing these providers. Be sure to ask providers what health insurance they accept and what copays and/or fees are associated before arranging for service.*
Local Behavioral Health (mental health, substance abuse, medication management)
Please consult: SUNY Fredonia Counseling Center Off-Campus Referral List.
Local Urgent and Emergent Care Facilities
WellNow Urgent Care at 3916 Vineyard Dr., Dunkirk, NY (1.3 miles from campus). Call 716-413-0038 or visit: Dunkirk, NY Urgent Care Clinic.
Brooks Memorial Hospital at 529 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY (approx. 2 miles from campus). Call 716-366-1111 or visit Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc.
Westfield Memorial Hospital at 189 E. Main St., Westfield, NY (approx. 15.5 miles from campus). Call 716-326-4921 or visit Westfield Memorial Hospital.
Transgender Support Services
GLYS of Western New York builds affirming cultures and supportive communities for youth of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. Please contact Transgender Youth | GLYSWNY.
Evergreen Health fosters healthy communities by providing medical, supportive and behavioral services to individuals and families in Western New York — especially those who are living with chronic illness or who are underserved by the healthcare system. Evergreen, which has offices in Buffalo and in Jamestown, as well as rural health clinics, specializes in the health and wellness of transgender and gender expansive individuals. Please visit Evergreen online for further information.
Additional Community Resources: Food Pantries and Clothing Closets
Local Food Pantries are listed here: Student Food Pantry Student and Local Food Pantries.
Chautauqua County Rural Ministry at 319 Washington Avenue, Dunkirk, NY (approx. 2.3 miles from campus). Call 716-366-1787 or view programs at: https://theccrm.org/. In addition to the gallery below, they have an emergency food pantry and several other shops, programs, and services.
- Garment Gallery - at Chautauqua County Rural Ministry. This thrift store offers clothing, personal care items, and household goods (e.g., furniture, exercise equipment) at nominal cost. It also accepts donations of good, gently worn clothing, and household items. Please consider donating items rather than discarding them. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday, 10am-4pm; Wednesday, 10am-5:30pm.
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center at 29 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk, NY (approx. 2.5 miles from campus). Call 716-366-5246. This store accepts donations and also offers clothing, including winter outerwear, and household goods at nominal cost. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 am-7 pm.
Remote Services (online or phone)
Wellness and Self-Care Resources
SUNY Fredonia is partnered with BetterMynd, an online therapy platform, to offer students access to free teletherapy sessions from a diverse network of licensed mental health counselors. Students who are interested in accessing the BetterMynd platform should contact the Counseling Center for more information.
Sources of Strength Self-Care Card is a handy resource anyone can use to check in and assess their strengths and needs at any time.
Science of Well-Being is a free, online version of Yale University’s most popular class ever. Visit Science of Well-Being.
Crisis Services
If you need help dealing with a crisis you or a friend are experiencing, please consult the following for additional resources.Immediate Emergency
- 911 – For life-threatening medical, mental health, or safety emergencies.
- SUNY Fredonia University Police (24/7): 716-673-3333 – For on-campus emergencies.
National Crisis Services
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7 for mental health crises, emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or substance use concern.
- Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 for 24/7 crisis support.
- SAMHSA National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for mental health and substance use treatment referrals.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.
- RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth) – 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678.
- Veterans Crisis Line – Dial 988 and press 1, or text
- 211 – Connects callers with local housing, food, utility, and community assistance resources.
Local Crisis Services (Fredonia / Dunkirk / Chautauqua County)
- Chautauqua County Crisis Hotline: 1-800-724-0461 (24/7).
- LoGrasso Hall Counseling Center (SUNY Fredonia): 716-673-3424 for crisis support and counseling services.
- Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene (Dunkirk): 716-363-3550.