Johns Hopkins has a wide range of resources and programs to support student wellness. We have developed this website to organize the resources across seven facets of wellness: emotional and mental health, physical, social, sexual, spiritual, financial, and professional.
Student Health and Well-Being continues to provide services during the COVID-19 pandemic, albeit in adjusted formats to accommodate current public health guidelines and to serve a community that is more geographically dispersed than we usually are.
Who is served:
Bloomberg School of Public Health
Carey Business School
Krieger School of Arts and Sciences
Krieger School of Arts and Sciences - Advanced Academic Programs
Peabody Institute
School of Advanced International Studies
School of Education
School of Medicine
School of Nursing
Whiting School of Engineering
Whiting School of Engineering - Engineering for Professionals
Campus:
Bologna, East Baltimore, Harbor East, Homewood, Nanjing, Peabody Institute, Washington, DC
Online, confidential mental health resource that is free and available to full-time students 24/7. SilverCloud offers interactive learning modules that teach cognitive behavioral therapy techniques for approaching life’s challenges and managing mild-to-moderate symptoms of anxiety and depression. The platform also includes modules on stress and resilience.
Who is served:
Bloomberg School of Public Health
Carey Business School
Krieger School of Arts and Sciences
Krieger School of Arts and Sciences - Advanced Academic Programs
University Health Services provides medical, mental health, and wellness services to students, residents, fellows, and trainees on the Johns Hopkins East Baltimore campus, which includes the School of Medicine, the Bloomberg School of Public Health, the School of Nursing, and the Berman Institute of Bioethics. University Health Services remains open to Hopkins students, post-doctoral fellows, house staff, and trainees. UHS is here to assist you with your health care needs during this time.
Here are some things to know about UHS current operations.
• Please call UHS and do not visit the clinic. UHS nurses screen all patients for COVID-19 before making an appointment or having you stop in.
• In most cases, for the safety of patients and staff, rather than have you visit the clinic in person, we plan to utilize telemedicine or phone visits as much as possible.
• If you have a fever or symptoms of a respiratory infection (cough, sore throat or shortness of breath), a UHS staffer will speak with you on the phone and may offer a telemedicine visit if available.
• For telemedicine services, UHS will be using Zoom. They are currently in the process of implementing this platform, and will post an update on their website.
• For in-person visits, you may notice that fewer staff in the office, and that visits may be spaced out. You may also notice rearranged waiting and staffing areas that promote social distancing.
• When you call the clinic, since many staffers may be working from home, you maybe be asked to leave a voicemail message. UHS staffers will be checking these messages and getting back to you promptly to assist with your concern.
• UHS will not be having in-person evening hours during this time.
• If you have symptoms and need COVID-19 testing, please call UHS during business hours to discuss whether you qualify for the testing and how to obtain it. Results may take 24-48 hours to come back and you will be asked to self-isolate as per CDC guidelines.
Campus:
Bologna, Columbia Center, East Baltimore, Harbor East, Nanjing, Washington, DC
JHSAP is a comprehensive resource designed to provide counseling support, professional advice, and emergency response to students on a wide variety of topics ranging from severe to everyday problems. Services are free, confidential, and available to students, their partners, and dependent family members. JHSAP is committed to supporting students from different racial, ethnic, nationality, gender, ability, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic backgrounds. In a safe and confidential setting, JHSAP clinicians work to understand how each individual’s unique concerns impact varied life roles and collaborate to best identify and manage challenging issues in healthy ways.
Our students are part of a larger community at Johns Hopkins; as such, JHSAP provides educational workshops and special events across campuses with the goal of enhancing well-being and reducing the stigma of getting help. In addition, JHSAP provides consultations for faculty and staff to ensure they have the necessary tools to best support their students' emotional well-being and academic performance.
Please note that JHSAP cannot provide over-the-phone counseling services and that not all JHSAP content is available to students outside of the U.S. The COVID-19 situation is causing significant change and potential anxiety and distress for our community. This is an unprecedented event, and JHSAP is committed to supporting students wherever they may be. The JHSAP website will be updated with additional information and resources as the process unfolds.
Here are some things to know about JHSAP’s current operations:
24/7 mental health support is available for students by calling the JHSAP number (443) 287-7000 or toll free (866) 764-2317.
The JHSAP office is open 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Appointments will be offered via video and phone and, when appropriate, in person.
Video telehealth services (via Zoom or Doxy.me) are available for students who are in Maryland and DC and whose mental health needs can be served via this platform.
JHSAP is glad to assist students in finding care resources within their communities.
Students who are already connected to a JHSAP clinician can call as noted above or send their clinician a secure message to jhsap@jhu.edu for any non-urgent issues.
JHSAP urges you to attend to your emotional and mental well-being, and to reach out for support during these challenging times.
Who is served:
Bloomberg School of Public Health
Carey Business School
Krieger School of Arts and Sciences - Advanced Academic Programs
School of Advanced International Studies
School of Education
School of Medicine
School of Nursing
Whiting School of Engineering - Engineering for Professionals
The Student Health and Wellness Center provides high quality, confidential health care to eligible students of the Homewood and Peabody campus communities. Services offered include acute and chronic illness care, alcohol and other drug problem assessments; smoking cessation counseling, allergy injections, concerns about eating behaviors, weight and nutrition, immunizations, reproductive health care (contraceptives, confidential testing for sexually transmitted/HIV infections, emergency contraception), and specialist referrals when needed.
To Johns Hopkins students from the Homewood and Peabody campuses who use SHWC services, the center remains open and is here to assist you with your healthcare needs. A few things to know about SHWC operations during the COVID-19 pandemic are:
• Student Health and Wellness can be reached by calling 410-516-8270.
• Online scheduling has been temporarily disabled.
• When the clinic is closed you will be connected with the nurse advice line by calling the main number.
• Please call rather than come in, so that initial guidance can be provided by phone. SWHC staff will screen all patients for COVID-19 before making an appointment or having you stop in.
• In most cases, for the safety of patients and staff, rather than visiting the clinic in person, the SHWC plans to utilize telemedicine or phone visits as much as possible.
• If an in-person visit is medically necessary, please avoid bringing family and friends.
• For telemedicine services, the SWHC will be using Zoom. They are currently in the process of implementing this platform, and will post an update on their website.
• For in-person visits, you may notice that fewer staff in the office and that visits may be spaced out. You may also notice that rearranged waiting and staffing areas that promote social distancing.
• There will be no in-person evening or Saturday hours during this time.
• If you have symptoms (e.g. fever and shortness of breath) and need COVID-19 testing, please call the SHWC during business hours to discuss whether you qualify for the testing and how to obtain it.
• Results may take 24-48 hours to come back and you will be asked to self-isolate as per CDC guidelines.
• If you plan to leave campus, consider contacting the SWHC to refill your prescriptions. If the medication is not a controlled substance, we will be able to prescribe it in any state.
• You can also find resources and updated information on the university’s operations and response on the Hub COVID-19 Information Page.
This website is designed to connect people with services and information related to all aspects of accessibility. As of Monday March 26, 2020 all Student Disability Services (SDS, DSS or DS) offices will be operating during usual business hours, and some will be moving to fully remote operations. Please review all pertinent details below, watch for emails from SDS, and check local disability services websites for your school for more specific timelines and updates.
Here are some things to know about Student Disability Services’ current operations.
SDS Homewood Office: Hours, Staffing, Appointments
Student Disability Services Homewood will be moving to fully remote operations as of Tuesday March 17, 2020.
• The best way to reach SDS Homewood will be by emailing studentdisabilityservices@jhu.edu
• Starting Tuesday 3/17 the SDS phone, 410-516-4720, will be taking messages and staff will be checking it on the hour during business hours from 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
• Appointments will be available by Zoom or phone and can be scheduled during business hours.
• Even if you remain on campus, you are encouraged to use remote options.
• If an urgent need arises that may require direct interaction with the SDS Homewood office, please contact the office by both email and phone. A staff member will be available to come in to the office if the resolution of your concern cannot be done remotely.
Disability accommodations and services for schools moving to remote classes
SDS is continuing to work with students already registered to ensure that the transition to remote classes will be effective. This process will involve many changes in a short amount of time and there are some things you can do to make sure your needs are addressed:
o Reach out to your faculty members to learn about how your courses will be delivered as well as how accommodations will work. Faculty may elect to use different delivery methods and formats so it will be important to know these details as soon as possible.
o Some accommodations may not be delivered in the same way in a remote setting, and it will be important to contact your faculty to get guidance from them about how things will work for a given course.
o Contact SDS with any questions or concerns as soon as possible. SDS is available to support you and your faculty with this transition.
o SDS has been collaborating with instructional design staff in providing guidance around accommodations to those assisting with setting up the remote courses as well as to all faculty who currently have students using accommodations.
o With the move to remote course delivery, there may be a learning curve for new technologies as well as potential new challenges in delivering accommodations. Please reach out to SDS to talk things through, report problems, and let them know if you need additional accommodations or support.
New Accommodation Requests
Students may discover that accommodations are needed for the first time due to the change to remote classes. Please contact the SDS coordinator for your school to get started with the SDS registration process. Many aspects of the process are already online, and meetings to discuss your needs, explain how things work, and finalize accommodations will happen remotely.
Students remaining in the residence halls on campus (Homewood and Peabody)
Please let SDS know you are here so that we can continue to communicate with you about any updates or changes that may impact you in a particular way. SDS services will be delivered remotely including exam accommodations for all remote classes; this is to reduce contact and also provide consistency in the way we deliver accommodations.
If you need additional support during this time, please do not hesitate to reach out so that SDS can assist you in sorting out any disability related concerns and connecting to appropriate local resources.
Who is served:
Bloomberg School of Public Health
Carey Business School
Krieger School of Arts and Sciences
Krieger School of Arts and Sciences - Advanced Academic Programs
Peabody Institute
School of Advanced International Studies
School of Education
School of Medicine
School of Nursing
Whiting School of Engineering
Whiting School of Engineering - Engineering for Professionals
The Counseling Center assists students in meeting personal and mental health needs and goals. It offers a variety of services free of charge including drop-in hours, workshops, group therapy, brief solution-focused individual therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, referral assistance, and crisis intervention. The COVID-19 situation is causing significant change and potential anxiety and distress for our community. This is an unprecedented event, and the Counseling Center is committed to supporting students wherever they may be. The Counseling Center website will be updated with additional information and resources as the process unfolds. Here are some things to know about the Counseling Center’s current operations:
• Effective March 16, in order to protect the health of students, staff, and our communities, the Counseling Center will provide all services remotely.
• No walk-in or drop-in services will be provided on-site.
• All students with previously scheduled appointments should contact the Counseling Center at 410-516-8278 to discuss with their provider the possibility of a remote format such as phone or Zoom telemedicine platform.
• Students seeking mental health services from the Counseling Center during regular business hours (Monday – Thursday 8:30-6:00, Friday 8:30-5:00) should call 410-516-8278. During these hours, the Counseling Center staff will be checking its voicemail every hour on the hour. If it is an emergency, you can press 1 to be connected to an on-call counselor.
• Outside of business hours, mental health support can be accessed by calling the CC main number: 410-516-8278, and pressing 1.
• As always, Counseling Center staff is available to assist students in locating off-campus referrals.
• The Counseling Center urges you to attend to your emotional, physical and mental well-being, and to reach out to your support network and to the Counseling Center for support during these challenging times.
Academic advisors help students to understand choices, connect to resources, and make important decisions. Each student is assigned a specific academic advisor who will guide their experience at Carey. Advisors discuss personal, professional, and academic goals, and declare academic focus areas (concentrations/specializations). They can also provide guidance on program structure/curriculum and registration and review academic progress and standing. Additionally, they help students in understanding policies and procedures and to engage in academic and and extracurricular events to build and foster community.
The principal objective of the Office of Medical Student Affairs is to serve the needs of the students in the many aspects of life in the School of Medicine. A student who has a question about the experience here and who is uncertain as to an appropriate resource for an answer should check with this office. Anyone needing assistance in adapting to this environment, or advice about personal or professional matters, should visit the Associate or Assistant Deans for Medical Student Affairs. The range of issues that may be addressed is broad and additional resources will be found when needed.
The Office of Medical Student Diversity improves the health of the community and the world by setting the standard of excellence in medical education, research and clinical care. Diverse and inclusive, Johns Hopkins Medicine educates medical students, scientists, health care professionals and the public; conducts biomedical research; and provides patient-centered medicine to prevent, diagnose and treat human illness
Comprised of students, faculty, and staff from all divisions of Johns Hopkins, the DLC works to help Hopkins achieve its goals of diversity and inclusion.
Who is served:
Bloomberg School of Public Health
Carey Business School
Krieger School of Arts and Sciences
Krieger School of Arts and Sciences - Advanced Academic Programs
Peabody Institute
School of Advanced International Studies
School of Education
School of Medicine
School of Nursing
Whiting School of Engineering
Whiting School of Engineering - Engineering for Professionals
Student Financial Services
Our staff is dedicated to supporting students and families throughout the financial aid process. Do not hesitate to call, email, or visit our office using the contact information below.
NOTE: Please visit the Wyman Park building if you would like to meet with a financial aid adviser. Walk-in appointments are welcome during our normal office hours, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Who is served:
Krieger School of Arts and Sciences
Krieger School of Arts and Sciences - Advanced Academic Programs
Whiting School of Engineering
Whiting School of Engineering - Engineering for Professionals
The mission of Student Employment Services is to enrich and enhance the overall learning experience of our students by providing part-time work experiences that fosters leadership development, provides transferable life skills, enables career development, and allows for the integration of classroom learning with the work experience.
The Office of Pre-Professional Advising serves current students and alumni pursuing career interests in the healthcare or law professions. Our role is to help you make informed decisions in your pre-health or pre-law course planning, secure relevant experience, overcome obstacles, and navigate the application process.
Our office offers individual advising appointments, small group meetings, and informational sessions, specialized workshops and experiential programs, bi-weekly newsletters for pre-health and pre-law highlighting upcoming events and opportunities, online guides and resources, and other services to assist you in every step of your journey to your career.
Campus:
East Baltimore, Harbor East, Homewood, Peabody Institute, Washington, DC
The Office of International Services (OIS) assists international students, scholars, researchers, clinicians, staff and faculty with visas and immigration. We also support the administrators who assist them.