Student Health Services
Explore the physical and mental health services along with insurance options for students on each Tufts campus.
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The Medford/Somerville and SMFA campuses include the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering, The Fletcher School, and the SFMA.
Primary health care site and service provider for all undergraduate and graduate students who have paid a Health and Wellness fee.
COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE (CMHS)
The diverse clinical team at CMHS helps prevent and address behavioral and mental health challenges that may become impediments to students’ academic and personal goals by delivering high-quality mental health services.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION, PREVENTION, AND WELL-BEING
Provides a continuum of education, prevention, and recovery programs and resources related to alcohol and drugs, nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and more.
All Tufts students are required to be covered by health insurance (it's a Massachusetts state law). Choose from the Student Health Plan or your own private insurance.
The Boston Health Sciences campus includes the School of Dental Medicine, the School of Medicine, the Public Health Professional Degree Programs, the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, and the Tufts Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
COLLEGIATE CENTER FOR WELLNESS (CCW)
AT TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER (TMC)
Offers support for health matters like the flu and COVID-19, as well as counseling and support for reproductive health and a wide range of other medical needs, although it is not intended to be a primary care provider.
Hours: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: 617-636-6006
Location: Floating Building at TMC, 3rd floor near the elevator bank (look for the sign)
Tufts University is piloting the CCW service for Boston Health Science campus students on a limited basis. Visits to CCW will not charge fees for Tufts Boston students during the pilot, but insurance may be charged for laboratory, radiology, or other testing as well as for referrals to specialized care.
OFFICE OF STUDENT WELLNESS (OSW)
Team members work with students to offer practical approaches to manage everyday stresses and life challenges, provide confidential advice for personal challenges, and make referrals for therapy or psychiatric care as needed for depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.
TALK ONE2ONE COUNSELING SERVICE
In-person and telephone access to confidential counseling.
- To schedule an appointment for non-emergent concerns, send a message to the secure, confidential group email account, tuftscounseling@allonehealth.com, or call 800-756-3124.
- For crisis or urgent assistance, the toll-free number is available 24/7.
STUDENT ADVISORY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (SAHA)
Provides multiple services for Boston Health Sciences and Grafton students, including:
- Collection and screening of all required immunization documentation
- Oversight of student health insurance
- Oversight of the disability insurance for Dental, Medical, DPT, and PA Students
- Administration of the voluntary dental insurance plan
The Grafton campus includes the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.
OFFICE OF STUDENT WELLNESS (OSW)
Team members work with students to offer practical approaches to manage everyday stresses and life challenges, provide confidential advice for personal challenges, and make referrals for therapy or psychiatric care as needed for depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.
GRAFTON HEALTH SERVICE
Offers symptomatic COVID-19 testing.
Phone: 508-887-4300
Location: 200 Westboro Road, Ground Floor Room 013
Assists students throughout their time at the Cummings School, including periods of critical transition and crisis, by providing support, guidance, and intervention.
Provides counseling and referral services by appointment or walk-in consultation. Crisis support is also available 24/7 by phone.
STUDENT ADVISORY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (SAHA)
Provides multiple services for Boston Health Sciences and Grafton students, including:
- Collection and screening of all required immunization documentation
- Oversight of student health insurance
- Oversight of the disability insurance for Dental, Medical, DPT, and PA Students
- Administration of the voluntary dental insurance plan
STUDENT ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICE
Supports students with common academic issues, including difficulties related to course load, frustration regarding performance self-expectations, academic burnout, stress, and pre-existing mental health issues.
Health Services In Action
Keeping the Herd Healthy
...the staff are kind and competent, and they care a lot about keeping us (the herd) healthy and happy...
I Promise This Is Not a Cry for Help
Sometimes it can be helpful to talk out your thoughts and feelings with someone that will listen...
Caring for the Veterinary Caregivers
Wellness programs help students, faculty, and staff weather the demands of veterinary practice and training...
