Introducing Health and Wellness Resources | June 11, 2025

Hello Parents and Families, 

This week, we emailed students to introduce departments whose primary focus is health and wellness and which are supported by the Student Health and Wellness Fee. We're sharing the following highlights with you and encourage you to explore the information on our website. 

As a reminder, per the Health Requirements email last month, your student has pre-entrance health requirements that are due by July 1. 

Located on the Medford/Somerville campus at 124 Professors Row across from Fletcher Field, Health Service is your student's place for primary health care. The services provided are confidential. In-person and telehealth visits are available, and students have access to medical advice after hours and on weekends.

Students can find information about making appointments by visiting the Health Service website. (Tip: We recommend students keep our contact information on-hand in their phone!)

Counseling and Mental Health Service offers a wide range of free services. All services are confidential and available in-person or virtually. The main office is located at 120 Curtis Street on the Medford/Somerville campus, and SMFA students are also able to receive mental health services on-site at 230 The Fenway.

Students can find information about making appointments by visiting the CMHS website.

To help make the transition to Tufts as smooth as possible, we recommend the following to students.

For students currently in counseling:
Start looking over the summer (when providers have the most availability) for a provider near campus or who can treat you virtually in Massachusetts. Use our Off-Campus Care page, or contact your insurance company to find in-network providers. 

For students currently taking medication(s) for mental health conditions:

Located inside the Campus Center, CARE offers confidential and trauma-informed support for any students impacted by sexual misconduct.

Students come to CARE to talk confidentially about their social and sexual lives, including topics such as sexual health, safer sex, hookups, relationships, and sexual misconduct (harassment, assault, stalking, or relationship abuse). Meetings can be in person, on Zoom, or over the phone, and can be anonymous.

Students can make an appointment through the CARE website.

CARE has two student groups focused on prevention: the Sex Health Reps (SHR) and Green Dot. CARE staff, student Sex Health Reps, and Green Dot students lead trainings for student organizations/teams, table with sex health supplies, and host campus-wide events. 

Welcome to Your Academic Experience webinar with your student's Advising Dean and Senior Academic Advisors for their degree program. Parents and families are welcome! 

Wednesday, June 18, 9 a.m. ET – Introduction to the International Center
This session provides important information for incoming international students and their parents and families.

Orientation communications, including recorded webinars, are archived on the Orientation website.  

Please contact Student Services at 617-627-2000 or StudentServices@tufts.edu or the Family Engagement contact Carole McFall at carole.mcfall@tufts.edu.

Family Engagement