Updated: February 7, 2020, 5:32 PM
Dear Laney Graduate School Community,
As information surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak continues to unfold, the Laney Graduate School is working closely with Emory's Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR) to ensure that you are aware of the latest developments concerning the virus. LGS will provide timely updates; however, we encourage you to also view the Coronavirus Updates for the Emory Community webpage that includes important resources and information about Coronavirus. This website is continually updated through consultation with CEPAR to reflect the most recent guidance and developments..
News of Coronavirus has received widespread attention and conflicting commentary in the media. We must remain supportive and thoughtful in our conversations and actions as many within our LGS community, particularly international students, have family and loved ones in the most affected areas. We must stand together during these times as an expression of support and compassion. To those impacted by these events, we extend our concern and care. We recognize that coping with events like this while being away from family and friends is challenging. Please remember that there are resources available listed below, to provide counseling and support to anyone in need.
- Emory Helpline is an anonymous, peer counseling telephone service for students. It is open from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., seven days a week, during the regular academic year (excluding major holidays). Students with non-urgent mental health situations may contact the Helpline at 404.727.4357 (HELP).
- Let's Talk! is an informal, free, confidential, drop-in consultation service that allows graduate students to speak with a clinician and receive support for challenges they may be experiencing.
Dates: Tuesdays (11:15am-12:45pm) and Wednesdays (2:30pm-4:30pm)
Location: Robert Woodruff (main) Library Room 315. - Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides individual, group, and couples counseling, stress management classes, and community outreach to provide support for students and assist them in negotiating emotional and interpersonal difficulties as they matriculate through Emory University. For more information, call 404.727.7450.
- Student Success Programs and Services provides support and resources for students experiencing barriers to their academic success and for assistance through life's ongoing challenges. For assistance, call 404.430.1120.
- Student Health Services (SHS) offers free psychiatric services for all enrolled Emory students. Services include diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, medication evaluations, long-term management of psychiatric medications, and community referrals. For after-hours emergencies contact: 404.727.7551.
- Emergency/After Hours access is for urgent situations. If you are an enrolled Emory student requiring assistance after hours, call the on-call Student Intervention Services (SIS) professional at 404.430.1120.
- If you are an established patient at Student Health Services – Psychiatry with urgent concerns, call the on-call psychiatrist at 404.778.5000.
- If you are an established patient at Student Health Services – Psychiatry with urgent concerns, call the on-call psychiatrist at 404.778.5000.
- Office of Spiritual and Religious Life is located in the Alumni Memorial University Center (AMUC 125) and Cannon Chapel (Suite 316). The staff is available for students, faculty, and staff. Contact: 404.727.6226.
Thank you LGS community for demonstrating the kindness and resilience needed at this time.
Lisa A. Tedesco, Ph.D.
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs – Graduate Studies
Dean, James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies
Professor, Rollins School of Public Health
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