Albany's robust public and private sectors create opportunities for internships and field placements that add dimensions to your learning. And the region's many cultural, recreational and social attractions offer endless potential when it's time for a break from the books.
The mission of the Health & Wellness Support Network is to provide support services dealing with the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of Albany Law School students. Through these new initiatives, the Support Network strives to be proactive rather than reactive when dealing with the concerns faced by our students. Our mission is to foster the academic, physical, emotional, spiritual and social health of our students. In addition, Albany Law School believes in creating an environment where new legal professionals can effectively balance work and leisure in order to maintain a healthier lifestyle.
Health Insurance
For the
2010-2011 year, the Albany Law School student plan will consist of health
insurance through Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP),
plus dental insurance and a discount vision plan through
Guardian. The annual policy is effective August 15, 2010
through August 14, 2011. All full-time students (enrolled
for nine or more credits) must be enrolled in Albany Law School's
plan or maintain other comparable health coverage.
New students are automatically enrolled in and charged for the student health insurance plan each year. If you are a new student, who has other comparable health insurance and you would like to waive the Albany Law School student health insurance plan, you must submit a waiver online no later than August 27, 2010.
Returning students, who waived coverage in Albany Law School's plan last year, do not need to submit a new waiver form unless their coverage information has changed.
Student Health Insurance Plan Information
Continuation
Coverage for Recent Graduates
Capital EAP Literature for Students
As
part of Albany Law School's student support services, we have
contracted with Capital Employee Assistance Program (EAP), to provide all
students with free, confidential, off-campus counseling services. EAP
offers information, evaluation, crisis intervention, short-term counseling
and referrals. Three counseling sessions are provided to each
student. There is no charge to students for using
these confidential counseling services. Albany Law School
does not receive information about individual students
and families who use the program. For information or
to schedule a confidential appointment, please contact Capital
Student EAP at: 800-777-6531 (toll-free), call directly at
518-465-3813 or visit www.capitaleap.org.
Other
Services
Additional Counseling
Services
On-campus
Location for Automatic Defibrillators
Non-Traditional
Law Student Services
Inter-Faith Room/Religious Services
Students with Disabilities
Veteran
Services
Fitness
Center
Albany Law School understands the
importance of physical fitness and exercise to our students. In
conjunction with the Albany College of Pharmacy & Health
Sciences (ACPHS), the Fitness Center, located in the basement of the
ACPHS classroom building, is open to all law students. Students must
present their law school identification card, in order to use the
facilities. Locker rooms are available for all users and equipment
includes treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bikes, weights,
strength equipment and a stretching area. For more information
about ACPHS's 5,000-square-foot Fitness Center, click here.
Fitness Center Hours of
Operation*
Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 9
a.m. - 9 p.m.
*Note: Hours may vary when class is not
in-session. Check the website for current information.
Wellness Series
In the Fall of 2009, the
Student Affairs Office launched the Wellness Series geared to help
students maintain a healthy mind, body and spirit. Massages and Yoga
classes were offered periodically throughout the semester. As a
continuation of this program, we are expecting to offer one or both each
semester along with other seminars about stress reduction and flu
education. Fall 2010 Wellness Series
Schedule
Researching Your Options
Go to www.healthcare.gov for information
about health insurance plans available to individuals. You can sort
through plans based on your own situation including any eligibility for
public insurance programs like Medicare, the Children's Health
Insurance Program and the new high-risk pools for individuals with
pre-existing conditions.
