Student Health Resources
These are the staff's top picks: apps, resources and websites to support your well-being goals. Check our emergencies and off-campus care page for additional community resources.
The following include lists of reputable websites on a variety of health and mental health topics.
General Health and Mental Health Websites for College Students
Sexual Health and Healthy Relationships Websites
- Bedsider for information on birth control options
- Planned Parenthood League of America Teen Sexual Health Information
- Healthy Sexuals a sexual health prevention and education site
- OneLove Foundation educates students on healthy and unhealthy relationships
- Love Is Respect empowers young people to prevent and end abusive relationships
- Safex Sex for Trans Bodies (PDF)
- Get Tested to find HIV and STI testing locations near you
- Breast exam infographic/instructions
- Testicular self-exam instructions
Alcohol Marijuana and Other Drugs Websites
- NIDA Infofacts list health information, data and most recent research for various substances
- NIAAA Rethinking Drinking connects you to tools to explore safer alcohol consumption
- CDC Marijuana and Public Health features up to date research and information about marijuana
- Go Ask Alice; Student Alcohol and Other Drugs questions answered without judgement or bias
Nicotine and Tobacco Information and Cessation Websites
- Tools, tips and advice for quitting tobacco and nicotine: www.teen.smokefree.gov
- Resources for quitting: www.becomeanex.org
- Facts about e-cigarettes, vaping and adolescent health
Nutrition and Body Image Websites
Mental Health, Stress and Emotional Well-being Websites
Here are our top picks for apps to support well-being. Unless indicated, all are available at the App store and on Google Play.
Mindfulness, Breathing and Meditation Apps for help with stress management, focus, mood and sleep
Calm
Sleep Apps
These sleep apps can help you develop a healthy sleep routine, fall asleep easier and stay asleep longer.
Mood Enhancement and Tracking Apps
SuperBetter Resilience Training
Smoking and Vaping Cessation Apps
Sexual and Reproductive Health Apps
Check Your Self (prevention and self-breast exams)
Ball Checker (prevention and testicular exam details)
Mypillapp birth control reminder
The following are phone and text service providers and support groups. In an emergency situation, always call University Police at (781) 891-3131.
Mental Health and General Health
- Massachusetts 24 Hour Suicide Prevention Hotline 617.247.0220
- Crisis Text Line: Text “Start” to 741741
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1.800.273.TALK (8255)
LGBTQ+ Support Services
- Trevor Project call or text 866.488.7386 for crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ people
- LGBT Peer Listening Line sponsored by Fenway Health 1.800.399.PEER (mon-sat 5p-10p)
- LGBT National Youth Talkline 1.800.246.7743 (mon-fri 4p-12a Eastern)
Substance Use/Abuse
- MA Substance Abuse Helpline 1.800.327.5050
- National Substance Abuse Helpline 1.800.662.HELP (4357)
- Alcoholics Anonymous: 617.426.9444
- Al-Anon and Alateen is for family members and friends of people who are substance dependent: 1.508.366.0556
- Cocaine Anonymous: 617.539.6090
- Marijuana Anonymous: 1.800.766.6779
- Narcotics Anonymous: 1.866.624.3578
Nicotine/Tobacco Cessation
- MA Smokers Quit Line 1.800.QUITNOW (784.8669)
- CDC Quit Line: 1.877.44U.QUIT(448.7848)
- This is Quitting for Juul or Vaping cessation; text “Quit” to 706.222.QUIT or text “Quitnow” to 202.759.6435 for cigarettes
Sexual or Relationship Violence
- Boston Area Rape Crisis Center 24/7 Hotline: 1.800.841.8371
- REACH Beyond Domestic violence 24/7 Hotline: 1.800.899.4000
- Love is Respect text “LOVEIS” to 22522 or call 1.866.331.9474 to chat with a peer advocate
Sexuality and Sexual Health Support
- Planned Parenthood Teen Chatline
- STI and HIV testing locator: 1.800.CDC.INFO