Support for all Students, Staff & Faculty

A list of Yale University and Yale School of Medicine support services & resources for all students, faculty, and staff. Ask questions, find support, feel more at home.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion SupportYale School of Medicine is committed to a vibrant community life, in which members encounter and appraise a broad array of ideas, are treated with dignity and respect, and feel welcome to make their voices heard.

Safety & Security ResourcesYale School of Medicine (YSM) formed a Safety & Security Committee in early 2022, creating a dedicated forum for addressing safety and security concerns impacting the YSM community.

Mental Health SupportYale provides access to a variety of mental health and wellness resources for students, faculty, and staff, ranging from therapy, to meditation, to a visit with Heidi—Yale’s therapy dog.

Sexual Misconduct & Harassment SupportYale School of Medicine strives to be a community free of sexual misconduct and harassment by promoting the essential values of respect and responsibility, providing education, and working with students, faculty, and staff.

ProfessionalismYSM's Office of Academic and Professional Development fosters a community of mutual respect grounded in the values of integrity, respect for relationships, and a commitment to community, diversity, and developing others.

YSM Support PosterDownload, print, and post the YSM support poster to help raise awareness of all the support resources available to Yale staff, students, and faculty.

Full list of all support resources

View the full list of support resources, including affinity groups. Sort through the list to see which resources are available just for students, which for all of YSM, and which for the whole university. The full list of support resources is also available as a pdf for printing.

For Who? Students All YSM Faculty & Staff All Yale All	Type MD & MD-PhD PA Online PA DEI Mental Health Financial Safety Religious Affinity Groups Lactation Rooms Religious	Resource	Information	Contact
Students	MD & MD-PhD	John Francis, Associate Dean for Student Affairs	Available to support all MD and MD-PhD students.	john.francis@yale.edu
Students	MD & MD-PhD	Peer Advocates Program	Provides students with non-threatening peer listeners who are available at any time of the day or night to confidentially discuss strategies, reality test, brainstorm solutions when encountered with challenging personal, academic, or professional situations, and point students in the direction of appropriate resources.	Peer Advocates
Students	PA Online	Faculty Advisor	Assigned to each student. Assignments are made prior to the start of classes.
Students	PA Online	Uwill	Uwill enables students to receive real-time counseling online from a network of licensed mental health professionals.	Registration link
Students	PA	David Brissette, Program Director	Available to support all Physician Associate students.	david.brissette@yale.edu
Students	DEI	Marietta Vázquez, Associate Dean for Medical Student Diversity	Works directly on the professional development of students who are marginalized or underrepresented in medicine.	marietta.vazquez@yale.edu
Students	DEI	Linda Jackson, Associate Director, YSM Diversity	Devoted to making all students—and particularly those underrepresented in medicine—feel at home during their YSM experience.	linda.jackson@yale.edu
Students	DEI	Diversity, Inclusion, Community Engagement & Equity	Committed to increasing the number of students underrepresented in medicine in the YSM pipeline and promoting retention, fostering an inclusive YSM climate, supporting trainee-led programs to benefit the New Haven community, and collaborating with trainees on social justice issues.	DICE
Students	DEI	Student Accessibility Services	Facilitates individualized accommodations for undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students with disabilities and works to remove barriers that may prevent full participation in the university community.	Accessibility
All YSM	DEI	Darin Latimore, Deputy Dean for Diversity & Inclusion	Devoted to increasing diversity within medical and academic spaces and improving the climate of Yale School of Medicine’s learning and working environments.	darin.latimore@yale.edu
All YSM	DEI	Cindy Crusto, Associate Dean for Gender Equity	Fosters gender equality, supports women as they navigate their career paths and advancement, and creates leadership opportunities for women.	cindy.crusto@yale.edu
All YSM	DEI	Dean’s Advisory Council on LGBTQI+ Affairs	Champions intersectional advocacy, social justice, community building, and health equity of LGBTQI+ people at and served by Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Hospital while serving as a resource on these topics.	DAC
All YSM	DEI	Discrimination and Harassment Resource Coordinators	Receive student concerns and offer advice and guidance related to diversity and inclusion, discrimination and harassment, and equal opportunity; may also help facilitate informal resolution.	List
All YSM	DEI	Title IX Coordinators	Resolve complaints and address issues of gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct, and also develop and disseminate programs to ensure that students, faculty, and staff work and study in a community that promotes respect and responsibility.	List
All YSM	DEI	Yale LGBTQ Center	Supports and empowers people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions to strengthen and unite the Yale University and New Haven communities.	LGBTQ
Faculty & Staff	DEI	Office of Institutional Equity and Access	Administers an Employment Accommodations Program for persons with disabilities that coordinates the reasonable accommodation process using a case management format.	Office
Faculty & Staff	DEI	Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)	Advances equality and opportunities for women and all groups underrepresented in medicine through education, training, community, and advocacy. These efforts are led by Darin Latimore, MD, Yale School of Medicine’s first deputy dean for diversity and inclusion and its first chief diversity officer.
Faculty & Staff	DEI	Office for Women in Medicine and Science	Promotes the academic growth of women in medicine and medical sciences.
Students	Mental Health	YSM Student Mental Health and Wellness Program	Provides short-term mental health consultation and intervention to address mild-to-moderate severity symptoms (e.g., depressed mood or anxiety) or acute adjustment issues (e.g., role stress, grief, relationship changes). These sessions can be virtual or in-person. The program also provides wellness resources.	Make an appointment
Students	Mental Health	Yale Student Mental Health and Counseling	Appointments for an initial consultation can be made by phone during business hours, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Initial appointment to speak with a clinician will be made available within one week.	203-432-0290
Students	Mental Health	Yale Student Urgent Mental Health Services	Provides an on-call clinician available to any student in an urgent situation, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Urgent daytime calls go to the department, 203-432-0290, and after-hours calls go to Acute Care, 203-432-0123.	203-432-0290
Students	Mental Health	Yale Health Group Therapy	Provides a type of counseling in which a small group of people meets weekly to discuss their concerns and problems. A therapist leads the group by helping to facilitate these conversations. Group members use feedback from others in the group to develop new perspectives and reflect on their experiences.
Students	Financial	YSM Student Emergency Aid Fund	Designed to provide short-term financial assistance to students enrolled in the Physician Associate, Physician Assistant Online, MD, and MD/PhD programs who are struggling with unanticipated or emergency financial situations.
Faculty & Staff	Financial	Yale Signature Benefits	Whether in need of counseling support, financial planning assistance, or help with balancing family and work responsibilities, Yale’s Signature Benefits offer many valuable benefits and resources in the areas of personal wellness, financial wellness, and work-life balance.
All Yale	Safety	Yale Public Safety/ Yale Police & Security	Police and Fire Emergency: 911 University Police Dispatch (non-emergencies): 203-432-4400 University Police Patrol Coordinator: 203-432-4415 University Police Assistant Patrol Coordinator: 203-432-4421 University Police Investigative Services Unit: 203-432-4406 University Police Recruitment: 203-432-44024 Victim Services: 203-432-9547 New Haven PD Neighborhood Services: 203-946-628
All Yale	Safety	Sexual Harassment and Assault Response & Education (SHARE)	A resource for all members of the Yale community who are dealing with sexual misconduct of any kind, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, intimate partner violence, and more.
All Yale	Safety	Sexual Misconduct Response & Prevention	Resources available to any member of the Yale community affected by sexual misconduct, as well as their friends and family.	203-789-8104
All Yale	Safety	Crisis Services 24-Hour Hotlines	Links to external domestic violence and sexual assault resources and other support services
All Yale	Religious	Chaplain's Office	One-on-one meetings with chaplains available for anyone who would like to talk. Appointments can be made on their “Chat with a Chaplain” form by reaching out to one of the chaplains directly through email found on their staff bios, or by calling their office.	203-432-1128
All Yale	Religious	Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life	The central hub of Jewish life at Yale. As the Hillel at Yale, Slifka Center seeks to convene, connect, and equip Jewish students to make courageous contributions to the Jewish community and the world at large.	203-432-9419; Slifka.Center@yale.edu
Students	Affinity Groups	Student National Medical Association & Latino Medical Student Association	Committed to building a community for current and future underrepresented minority medical students at Yale, nurturing an environment at YSM that supports these students, fostering connections between Yale and underserved communities in the greater New Haven area, and growing consciousness around issues of social and health equity.
Students	Affinity Groups	Women in Medicine at Yale	Devoted to fostering the mentorship, education, empowerment, and advancement of women in medicine; promotes and organizes events for people of all genders about topics relating to women’s careers in medicine and women’s health.
Students	Affinity Groups	Yale First Generation/Low Income	Works to build a more welcoming community, advocate for mentorship, help first-generation American/college students and low-income students navigate medical school and the medical profession, and promote a more diverse recruitment of future medical students.	https://ocs.yale.edu/channels/first-generation-and-or-low-income-students/
Students	Affinity Groups	Yale Med Muslim Students Association	Creates a community for Muslim students to share their faith and to discuss the intersection of Islam and the practice of medicine.	Hanya Qureshi, Nazar Chowdhury
Students	Affinity Groups	Yale BSS Diversity and Inclusion Committee		Anton Bennett
Students	Affinity Groups	Yale Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)		Giovanna Guerrero-Medina
Faculty & Staff	Affinity Groups	Asian Network at Yale (ANY)	Events open to all Yale employees of Asian heritage and those who have an interest in learning more about Asian culture.	https://asiannetwork.yale.edu/
Faculty & Staff	Affinity Groups	DiversAbility at Yale (DAY)	Creates an environment that is open and inclusive for all individuals impacted by disability, through engagement, education, and advocacy. The group also focuses on ways to support the recruitment, retention, and advancement of staff and faculty with disabilities.	https://day.yale.edu/
Faculty & Staff	Affinity Groups	Future Leaders of Yale (FLY)	Provides a voice, resources, and support for Yale staff members in the early stages of their career who seek to develop and strengthen their impact at Yale.	https://fly.yale.edu/
Faculty & Staff	Affinity Groups	Women’s Faculty Forum (WFF)	Established in 2001 by senior women faculty during Yale’s Tercentennial year to highlight the presence of women at the university and the accomplishments of Yale alumnae.	https://wff.yale.edu/structure
Faculty & Staff	Affinity Groups	Working Women’s Network (WWN)	Provides programs and resources to Yale’s women employees to help them pursue personal and professional goals– enhancing their individual success furthers the advancement of the university.	https://wwn.yale.edu/
Faculty & Staff	Affinity Groups	Yale African American Affinity Group (YAAA)	Provides opportunities for staff to engage, build community, and make connections at Yale and the broader New Haven community.	https://yaaa.yale.edu/
Faculty & Staff	Affinity Groups	Yale Ciencia Initiative	An effort within YSM’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to expand access to scientific knowledge, experiences, and careers among communities or populations traditionally underrepresented in, or underserved by, the scientific enterprise. The Yale Ciencia Initiative leverages a collaboration with Ciencia Puerto Rico, a large and dynamic community of more than 15,000 Latino students, educators, and professionals interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).	https://ciencia.yale.edu/
Faculty & Staff	Affinity Groups	Yale Association for Trainees with Chronic Illness (YATCI)	Dedicated to the well-being and professional development of medical trainees with chronic health conditions. YATCI was formed during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic to form a community and advocate for trainees at higher risk of COVID-19, but it extends beyond the pandemic to include all trainees with chronic health conditions.	https://medicine.yale.edu/senate/wellness/yatci/
Faculty & Staff	Affinity Groups	Yale Latino Networking Group (YLNG)	Seeks to promote a community of interest among Latino staff members, and to champion an inclusive and empowering work environment for all Yale employees.	https://ylng.yale.edu/
Faculty & Staff	Affinity Groups	Yale LGBTQ Affinity Group	Connects Yale staff and faculty to foster a more welcoming and respectful campus community for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals, and their allies.	https://lgbtqaffinity.yale.edu/
Faculty & Staff	Affinity Groups	Yale Veterans Network (YVN)	Creates a Yale community of veterans, veteran leaders, and allies who support and encourage their recruitment, career development, growth, and retention.	https://yvn.yale.edu/
All Yale	Lactation Rooms	Lactation Rooms	Find YSM's Lactation rooms online	If you have questions or need additional support identifying a new lactation space, please email worklife@yale.edu or call 203-432-8069.
Students	Religious	Breathing Space	Breathing Space, coordinated through the Yale University Chaplain’s Office, is a non-denominational creative, text study, and meditation space located under Entryway C of Welch Hall on Old Campus.	https://chaplain.yale.edu/breathingspace
All	Religious	Musalla	The Musalla is Yale’s dedicated Muslim sacred space. As a “port in the storm” in the midst of Yale life, it offers a welcoming and hospitable environment for religious and social gatherings. It hosts regular congregational prayers, MSA meetings, Halaqas, and community events.	Musalla \| Chaplain's Office (yale.edu)
All	DEI	Resources for doxing and other online abuse and harassment	Yale has resources to help those who are experiencing online abuse and harassment.	https://belong.yale.edu/get-support/resources-doxing-and-other-online-abuse-and-harassment
All	DEI	Office of Academic and Professional Development	You are encouraged to report unprofessional behavior, harassment, or discrimination to OAPD; they will coordinate with other entities at Yale, when appropriate	https://medicine.yale.edu/oapd/professionalism/addressingconcerns/
All	Religious	Muslim Life at Yale	Muslim Life at Yale operates under the auspices of the Yale Chaplain’s Office. It aspires to provide spaces and opportunities that nurture the mind, body, and spirit. Muslims and non-Muslims, undergraduate, graduate and professional students, staff and faculty are all welcome.	Welcome \| Muslim Life at Yale
Students	Mental Health	The Good Life Center	The Good Life Center is a cultivated space to inspire, teach, and practice living the good life.	The Good Life Center (goodlifecenteratyale.com)