Explore Health Service, Counseling and Mental Health, and Health Promotion
Explore Health Service, Counseling and Mental Health, and Health Promotion
Tufts Student Life
SERVICES, CARE, AND CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT
JUNE 6, 2017
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Hello Tufts Jumbo,
This week we're sharing important information about Health and Wellness at Tufts. We're introducing you to three different departments: Health Service, Counseling and Mental Health, and Health Promotion.

This Week's News and Announcements

Health Service 

Located on the Medford/Somerville campus across from Fletcher Field, Health Service is your place for primary health care. SMFA students are also able to receive primary care at the Kenmore-Harvard Vangard downtown. All students have access to services after hours in an emergency.
All office visits are covered by the University health fee!
Students can:
  1. Make an Appointment by calling 617-627-3350 (Put this number in your phone!)
  2. Walk in to Health Service for acute illness or injury
We provide a range of services and supports. Here are just a few:
Explore Our Full List of Services
Meet the Health Service Team
Students on the residential quad Health Service building

Counseling and Mental Health

We have a diverse, dedicated staff of mental health clinicians at Tufts. Counseling and Mental Health is located on the northern end of the Medford/Somerville campus. SMFA students are also able to receive mental health services on site at 230 The Fenway. There is a Counselor-On-Call for all students should they need help after hours with a mental health emergency.
Counseling services are confidential and free to undergraduates!
Student can:
  1. Make an Appointment by calling 617-627-3360. (Put this number in your phone!) 
  2. Reach the Counselor-On-Call after hours in an emergency by calling the University Police at 617-627-3030. (Put this number in your phone too!)
We provide a range of services and supports. Here are just a few:
Explore The Ways Counseling and Mental Health Can Help
Meet the Counseling and Mental Health Team
Counseling and Mental Health Service building Students on the President's Lawn
Health Promotion
In addition to Health Service and Counseling and Mental Health, Tufts has an office dedicated to health education and prevention initiatives. Health Promotion works with a variety of students and student groups to develop programs related to alcohol and drugs, sleep, stress management, and nutrition. 
Meet the Health Promotion Team
Check Out our "Boost Your Brain" Campaign
Sleep Matters Fitness for Thought

Here's What's Coming Up Next . . .

Checklist Reminders

The Registrar at Tufts

Next week, we're going to introduce you to the Registrar and explain some of their services. Need a transcript? Want to declare a major or minor? Trying to transfer credit or find a form? The Registrar is here to help!  
Start Exploring Services provided by the Registrar

BONUS: Health and Wellness FAQ's

We know that students and their families can have specific questions about Health and Wellness. Here are a few of the most commonly asked questions we get from incoming students:
Don't see your question? Contact Us!
Read Previous Messages to Incoming Students
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Did You Know?

If you use a first name that differs from your legal name, you have the ability to update it for general Tufts communications, as well as on class and grade rosters. Visit our Preferred Name Change webpage, or contact Hope Freeman, Director of the LGBT Center, for further information.
Twitter @TuftsStdntServ
go.tufts.edu/firstyear
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