UMass Boston

Support for those with cancer diagnoses, survivors, or those supporting a loved one.

On-Campus Support

• Counseling Center - University Health Services
• General Medicine - University Health Services 
  Evaluation, referrals, and coordination of care. 

Resources

• Cancer Support Community (CSC) Support Line
  Call or text 867-5309
  Provides free emotional support, education, and navigation services for people impacted by cancer. Trained navigators can help locate counseling, support groups, financial assistance, and treatment resources. 

Support is available for students experiencing eating disorders, body image concerns, or disordered eating.

On-Campus Support

• Counseling Center - University Health Services
  Confidential counseling, group support, and referrals for specialized treatment. 
  
  
• General Medicine - University Health Services
  Medical evaluation, monitoring, lab work, and coordination of care.

Helplines

• ANAD Helpline — 888-375-7767
• Alliance for Eating Disorders — 866-662-1235
• Diabulimia Helpline (24/7) — 425-985-3635

Learn More

• MEDA (Multiservice Eating Disorders Association)
• NEDA (National Eating Disorder Association)

Support is available for students experiencing gambling or behavioral addiction concerns.

On-Campus Support

• Counseling Center - University Health Services
  Confidential counseling and referrals.
  BASU group also supports behavioral addictions including gambling. 

Community Resources

• MA Treatment Options Finder — Licensed treatment providers 

Helpline

• MA Problem Gambling Helpline (24/7) — 800-327-5050

Inclusive, confidential care and support for LGBTQIA+ students.

On-Campus Support

• Counseling Center - University Health Services
  Support for identity, mental health, relationships, and campus life. 
  
  
• General Medicine - University Health Services
  Preventive care, sexual health, and guidance related to gender-affirming care. 

Hotlines

• LGBT National Youth Talkline (ages 25 and under) — 800-246-7743
• Trevor Project (24/7) — 866-488-7386 | Text 'START' to 678-678
• Trans Lifeline — 877-565-8860

Resources

• Binding 101 — Point of Pride
• Chest Binding 101 — Trans Guys

Support for healthy eating, allergies, and wellness.

On-Campus Support

• General Medicine - University Health Services
  Nutrition guidance, GI concerns, and wellness care. 
  
  
• Registered Dietitian - Dining Services
  Food allergies, sensitivities, and balanced eating support. 

Resources

• Eat Right — Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 
• My Plate — USDA

Handouts

• 20 Foods to Keep Your Dorm Room Stocked
• Dining With Food Allergies at UMB 
• Top 10 Tips to Navigate the Dining Commons 

Confidential sexual and reproductive healthcare and counseling.

On-Campus Support

• General Medicine - University Health Services
  STI testing, contraception, pregnancy testing, PrEP/PEP exams, exams, referrals. 
  
  
• Counseling Center - University Health Services
  Support for relationships, decision-making, and emotional concerns.

Helplines

• Planned Parenthood Educators — Text EDUCATOR to 774-636 

Tools

• ACCESSS Birth Control & Emergency Contraception Law
• Bedsider 
• GetTested — CDC
• Healthy Sexual— Gilead 

Self-Exam Guides

• Self-Breast Exam — Dana-Farber
• Self-Testicular Exam — South Shore Health

Confidential support for sexual assault, harassment, or relationship violence.

On-Campus Support

• Counseling Center & General Medicine - UHS
  Counseling, medical care, and guidance on options. 
  
  
• Interfaith Campus Ministry
  Confidential emotional support.
  
  
• Office of Civil Rights and Title IX
  Report concerns or file complaints.
  • Report a Concern or File a Complaint with the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX.
    
    
• Emergency: Call 911 or UMass Boston Police — 617-287-1212.

Community Resources

• BARCC - Boston Area Rape Crisis Center 
• Beth Israel Center for Violence Prevention & Recovery 
• Boston Medical Center Domestic Violence Program 
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (Boston hospitals)

Online Resources

• Consent 101 — Planned Parenthood
• DanceSafe 
• Love Is Respect
• RAINN - What Consent Looks Like
• What's Ok? Interactive Tool

Support is available for students concerned about their own substance use or the substance use of someone close to them.

On-Campus Support

• Counseling Center - University Health Services
  Confidential counseling, harm-reduction support, BASU (Behavioral Addictions & Substance Use Support Group), and referrals for treatment. 
  
  
• General Medicine - University Health Services
  Medical evaluation, preventive guidance, and care related to alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, and other substances, including withdrawal concerns and health effects.

Community Resources 

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) — Peer-led recovery meetings throughout Boston 
  
  
• Al-Anon Family Groups of MA — Support for those affected by someone else's drinking
  
  
• Marijuana Anonymous of MA — 12-step recovery support for cannabis use 
  
  
• Charles River Recovery — Detox, inpatient, and recovery services
  
  
• Greater Boston Addiction Centers — Outpatient and recovery programs
  
  
• Perennial Recovery — Outpatient & intensive outpatient care 
  
  
• Recovery Team - Newton — Outpatient, partial day, and mental health treatment
  

Helplines & Text Lines

• Alcoholics Anonymous — 617-426-9444
• MA Smokers Quit Line (24/7) — 800-784-8669
• MA Substance Use Helpline (24/7) — 800-327-5050 | Text HOPE to 800-327
• SAMHSA National Helpline (24/7) — 800-662-4357 | Text 800-487-4889
• This is Quitting (ages 13-24) — Text DITCHVAPE to 88709

Apps & Digital Tools

• QuitNow
• quitSTART
• EX Program (Truth Initiative)

Learn More

• Alcohol and Other Drugs University Policy — UMass Boston
• E-Cigarette Use Among Youth — CDC
• Guide to LGBTQ+ Affirming Care for Addiction & Mental Health — RecoveryTeam
• Marijuana and Public Health — CDC
• Rethinking Drinking — NIAAA
• SmokeFree — NIH
• T-Break Guide — University of Vermont