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Wellness Resources for Campus Health
Welcome to our comprehensive guide to Beacon Wellness Resources. Whether you're looking for on-campus services, off-campus support, or helpful websites and apps, we have curated top picks to help you achieve your well-being goals.
Emergency Resources
- In an emergency: Call 911
- Off-Campus Care: Check out our Emergencies and Off-Campus Care page for additional community resources.
Health Resources and Services by Topic
Alcohol
On-Campus Services
Off-Campus Services
- Alcoholics Anonymous Support Groups (AA)
- Al-Anon Family Support Groups of Massachusetts
- Charles River Recovery
- Greater Boston Addiction Centers
- Perennial Recovery
Helplines
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - Call 617-426-9444
- MA Substance Use Helpline (24/7) - Call 800-327-5050 or Text 'HOPE' to 800-327
- National Substance Use Helpline | SAMHSA (24/7) - Call 800-662-4357 or Text 800-487-4889
Websites
Cannabis
On-Campus Services
Off-Campus Services
- Charles River Recovery
- Greater Boston Addiction Centers
- Marijuana Anonymous of Massachusetts Support Groups
- Perennial Recovery
Helplines
- MA Substance Use Helpline (24/7) - Call 800-327-5050 or Text 'HOPE' to 800-327
- National Substance Use Helpline | SAMHSA (24/7) - Call 800-662-4357 or Text 800-487-4889
Websites
Eating Disorders and Body Image
On-Campus Services
Helpline
- ANAD Helpline: Call (888) 375-7767 (Monday-Friday, 10am-10pm)
- Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline: Call (866) 662-1235 (Monday-Friday, 9am-7pm)
- Diabulimia Helpline: Call (425) 985-3635 (24/7)
Websites
Environmental Exposures
Gambling
On-Campus Services
Off-Campus Services
Helplines
- MA Problem Gambling Helpline: 800-327-5050
Websites
General Health
On-Campus Services
Websites
LGBTQIA+
On-Campus Services
Hotlines
- LGBT National Youth Talkline (Ages 25 and Under): Call 800-246-7743 or Online Chat (Mon-Fri 4 PM - 12 AM, Sat 12 PM - 5 PM)
- Trevor Project Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ Youth (24/7): Call 866-488-7386, Text 'START' to 678-678 or Chat Online
- Trans Lifeline Peer Support Line for Trans & Questioning Peers: Call: 877-565-8860 (Mon-Fri 1 PM - 9 PM)
Resources & Articles
- Binding 101: Tips to Bind Your Chest Safely | Point of Pride
- Chest Binding 101 | Trans Guys
Mental Health
On-Campus Services
Helplines
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7): Call or Text 988
- Crisis Text Line (24/7): Text 'HOME' to 741-741 or Chat Online
- Hey Sam (ages 24 and younger, 9 AM - 12 AM): Text 439-726
- Trevor Project Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ Youth (24/7): Call 866-488-7386, Text 'START' to 678-678 or Chat Online
- Trans Lifeline Peer Support Line for Trans & Questioning Peers (Mon-Fri 1 PM - 9 PM): Call 877-565-8860
Websites
Mindfulness
Apps
- Calm: Bedtime stories and guided meditation exercises.
- Headspace: Guided meditations and mindfulness exercises.
- Smiling Mind: Daily meditations and mindfulness exercises.
Programs
- KORU Mindfulness | UMass Boston UHS: Drop-Ins and 4-Week Programs
Nicotine/Tobacco
On-Campus Services
Helplines
- MA Smokers Quit Line (24/7): Call 800-784-8669
- MA Substance Use Helpline (24/7): Call 800-327-5050 or Text 'HOPE' to 800-327
- National Substance Use Helpline | SAMHSA (24/7): Call 800-662-4357 or Text 800-487-4889
- This is Quitting | Truth Initiative (ages 13-24): Text 'DITCHVAPE' to 88709
Apps
- QuitNow!: Sets goals, find community, and learn about the physical and mental health benefits of quitting.
- quitSTART: Tailored tips, challenges, and inspirational messaging to help you quit smoking.
- This is Quitting: Receive texts, tips, and stories from other young adults who have tried quitting vaping.
Websites
- EX: Evidence-based quitting approaches and online quit community.
- Know the Risks | Surgeon General: Facts about vaping and e-cigarette usage.
- SmokeFree | NIH: Tools, tips, and advice for quitting tobacco and nicotine.
Nutrition
On-Campus Services
- General Medicine, University Health Services
- Registered Dietitian Services | Sodexo: Meet our campus dietitian for questions about food allergies, sensitivities, and nutrition education.
Websites
Handouts
Self-Injuries
Off-Campus Services
- Spark Hope: Scar Revision Project: Free scar reduction treatment for those seeking growth beyond trauma.
Sexual and Reproductive Health
On-Campus Services
Off-Campus Services
- Get Tested | CDC: Find free or low-cost, fast, and confidential STI testing sites near you.
Helplines
- Planned Parenthood Health Educators: Text 'Educator' to 774-636 or Online Chat Support (Mon-Thu 9 AM - 11:30 PM, Fri 9 AM - 10:00 PM, Sun 12: PM - 11:30 PM)
Websites
Sexual Respect
On-Campus Services
- Immediate help: Contact UMass Boston Police Department: 911 or 617-287-1212.
- Counseling Center, University Health Services (*confidential resource providers)
- General Medicine, University Health Services (*confidential resource providers)
- Interfaith Campus Ministry (ICM) (*confidential resource providers)
- Office of Civil Rights and Title IX
- Report a Concern or File a Complaint with the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX
Off-Campus Services
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs): Trained professionals skilled in performing forensic medical exams to gather DNA evidence and document injuries sustained during an attack. Available at major Boston hospitals with violence prevention.
- Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
- Center for Violence Prevention and Recovery | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Domestic Violence Program | Boston Medical Center
Websites
- Consent 101 Videos | Planned Parenthood
- Dance Safe
- I Ask How Power Impacts Consent | National Sexual Violence Resource Center
- Love Is Respect
- What Consent Looks Like | RAINN
- What's Ok?
Zen Zones
Need a place on campus to relax, unwind, and find your inner peace? Explore these serene locations designed to help you escape the hustle and bustle of academic life.
Weekly Wellness Walks
Join UHS Educators, Chloe & Beatriz, for the GRACE Trail Walks every week during the academic semester. Meet in front of the Integrated Science Complex (ISC); the walk begins 5 minutes later.
- Upcoming Walks: Stay tuned for Fall 2024 Dates! Weather permitting. Check UMBeInvolved for possible weather-related cancellations.
- More Information: Visit umb.edu/grace-trail
- Contact: Email us at wellness@umb.edu for any questions.
Walk the HarborWalk & Grace Trail
Walk the HarborWalk & GRACE Trail
Experience the peaceful HarborWalk, an 800-foot section located between the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum and the Harbor Point apartments. This area is easily accessible by crossing Mount Vernon Street and following the walkway between the Harbor Point apartments and campus parking Lot D.
The UMass Boston Harborwalk Grace Trail is a self-guided one-mile walk along the Harborwalk from Fox Point dock to Harbor Point housing. Reflect on these questions as you walk:
- What am I GRATEFUL for?
- What can I RELEASE to move on?
- What do I need to ACCEPT right now?
- How can I bring COURAGE to my next challenge?
- What can I EMBRACE as possible?
Learn more about the GRACE Trail here.
Interfaith Center
The Interfaith Center provides spiritual care to students, faculty, and staff, encouraging exploration, welcoming diversity, and deepening relationships with oneself and others.
Located on the 3rd floor of McCormack Hall.
Campus Center Front Lawn
Enjoy a sunny day on the front lawn, with its harbor view and scattered rocks perfect for sitting. Blue lawn chairs are available, and you can rent out lawn games like spike ball and ladder ball for free.
Cultural Collaborative Student Center
Join the community at the Cultural Collaborative Student Center, which houses various student centers including the Black Student Center, the Queer Center, the Women’s Center, the Student Veterans' Center, Casa Latina, and the Asian Student Center.
Located on the 2nd floor of Campus Center, suite 3100.
The Wave | Game Room
Relax in the Game Room, which features video games, pool tables, board games, and a big screen for watching sports.
It is located on the upper level of the Campus Center, past One Stop on the left, before the parking garage, and next to the vending machines.
Recreation
Engage in physical activities through our campus recreational opportunities such as intramural sports, open gym, and the Beacon Fitness Center.
Study Spaces
- Campus Center Suite 3100: Flexible coworking spaces and private desks.
- Healey Library: Quiet Study (6th Floor), Group Study (8th Floor), and couches and tables on the 2nd and 3rd floors with harbor views.
- Integrated Science Complex: Study rooms on each floor and outdoor tables.
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Motley East & West Residence Halls (1st Floor): Several study rooms.
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Quinn Building (Upper Level): Multiple tables and chairs.