Resources

If you or someone you know is having a mental health emergency, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. If there is information that is incorrect or that you would like us to include, please reach out to sgmhc@bu.edu at any time.

Boston University Resources

  • Behavioral Medicine offers a range of mental health services to BU students including assessments and diagnoses, therapy, workshops, referrals, and programming. There is also a 24/7 hotline for mental health emergencies at (617) 353-3569.

  • The Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders provides clinical services for a range of anxiety disorders and related mental health issues. They conduct extensive evaluations and offer cutting-edge treatments for children, adolescents, and adults. They offer a range of treatment options, including individual, group, and intensive programs.

  • The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation provides comprehensive services and programs that teach people critical skills and assist them to gather essential supports that promote thriving and success in their valued roles as students, workers, and citizens.

  • Formerly known as Wellness & Prevention, Health Promotion and Prevention provides programs and services that promote physical and mental health on campus. Services include free and confidential counseling for alcohol and drugs, free condoms and other safer sex supplies delivered to your dorm mailbox, as well as resources on stress, sleep, sexual health, and substance use.

  • The Nutrition Center offers counseling and workshops for allergen safety, digestive disorders, and sports nutrition. They also provide support and resources for eating disorders.

  • SARP provides free-of-charge counseling and advocacy to Boston University students who have experienced a traumatic event such as sexual assault, dating violence, and other types of interpersonal violence. Discussions with SARP counselors are confidential and do not trigger a complaint to the University.

  • The Wellbeing Project was launched during COVID-19 to provide support for student health and wellness. Throughout the year, the Project will host and co-sponsor programs and events where students can join with others to pause, recharge, and learn tools to help them thrive.

Local & National Resources

  • Formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. There is access to the lifeline through call, text, or TTY (teleprint).

  • BAGLY: The Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth, is a youth-led, adult-supported social support organization, committed to social justice and creating, sustaining, and advocating for programs, policies, and services for the LGBTQ+ youth community. BAGLY offers four distinct mental and behavioral health therapies, all of which are free for LGBTQ+ youth ages 25 and under, and do not require proof of insurance or identification.

  • The Crisis Text Line provides free 24/7 support to those in any manner of crisis. The helpline is completely confidential, helping you out of crisis and to create a plan for wellness. The line works on all major US carriers and most minor regional carriers. If you are unable to reach them via text, they can also be accessed on Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp.

  • Mental Health America offers prevention services, early identification and intervention, integrated care, and support to those in need. They focus mainly on recovery and long-term wellness, providing screenings and extensive resources on a range of topics.

  • Through various programs, NAMI aims to change public perception about mental illness, help its members manage mental illness, and build up family relationships. They provide free referrals, information and support, education programs, and hold public awareness events and activities. They also offer a confidential helpline, chat line, and a text line for those in crisis.

  • NEDA is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. It serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures, and access to quality care. NEDA raises awareness, builds communities of support and recovery, funds research, and puts vital resources into the hands of those in need.

  • The lead federal agency for mental disorder research, NIMH provides extensive resources and information pages on a wide range of mental disorders. They also include several hotlines and crisis lines, as well as information on the types of treatment available for specific disorders.

  • Samaritans provides suicide prevention services throughout Greater Boston and MetroWest Massachusetts. Their services are free, confidential, and nonjudgmental. They offer workshops, grief support services, and a 24/7 talkline by call, text, or chat.

The resources listed above are a few general resources pertaining to mental health and wellbeing. For MHC’s most recent and more specific resources, please view our official resource documents below.