Counseling and Related Services
We recognize that students at Boston University might need access to certain wellness and counseling services here at the University. Below is our often-recommended list of available campus resources.
Student Health Services
881 Commonwealth Avenue (1st Floor)
617-353-3575
www.bu.edu/shs
Available to help students with serious problems, including emotional stress, alcohol, drugs, reproductive care, and crime (24-hour emergency service)
Behavioral Health
617-353-3569
By appointment, Monday—Friday, 9 am—5 pm
24-hour emergency health care (academic year)
After hours and weekends: 617-353-2121
Crisis Intervention
617-353-3569
By appointment, Monday—Friday, 9 am—5 pm
24-hour emergency health care (academic year)
After hours and weekends: 617-353-2121
Danielsen Institute
185 Bay State Road
617-353-3047
E-mail: daninst@bu.edu
www.bu.edu/danielsen
Licensed mental health clinic, pastoral counseling center, training and research center serving students, faculty, staff, and the greater Boston community.
- Services include individual, group, couples/partners, and family therapy and evaluation
- Short- and long-term therapy available
- Psychological testing
Services by appointment only; no walk-ins. Located on the MBTA Green “B” line and handicapped accessible. Call for sliding structure and insurance information.
Office of Disability Services
19 Deerfield Street (2nd Fl)
617-353-3658
E-mail: access@bu.edu
www.bu.edu/disability
Provides consultation to individuals with disabilities who requesting assistance or seeking information regarding accessibility. This office serves as an information and referral resource for the University. Coordinates all accommodations for students with physical, psychological, or learning disabilities at Boston University, including sign-language interpreters, readers, note-takers, and other auxiliary aides
Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University
648 Beacon Street, 6th Floor
617-353-9610
www.bu.edu/card/
- Specializing in the assessment and treatment of anxiety, eating disorders, and related disorders such as phobias, depression, binge eating and bulimia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anorexia, and panic attacks
- Short-term individual and group cognitive-behavioral treatment
- Comprehensive evaluation
Sliding fee structure. Convenient location at Kenmore Square subway stop. Services by appointment.
Speak Easy
617-353-3528
Student-run peer counseling telephone service
- Discussion of any topic including personal, family, and academic issues
- Crisis intervention
- Referral service
Service available during the academic year: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 pm—1:30 am.