University Counseling Services continues to be available to BC students with a focus on both mental health and physical health in the context of COVID-19 and physical distancing requirements. UCS will be providing video or phone based telehealth services to students for most of our traditional services and are adding less formal support groups as well. Please note that initial contact by phone is preferred and will be the fastest way to engage contact. Please see below for the current service update.
Given the public health requirements we will be providing all services through telehealth platforms (both video and phone are available). This will include individual and group psychotherapy and support groups, same day consultations, emergency clinical services, as well as consultations to the broader community in support of mental health needs. We remain open, though working in a combination of on-campus and remotely, and available to schedule during our regular business hours M-F 8:45- 4:45 EST. Please call our office telephone at 617-552-3310 to either speak with our staff, or leave a message which will be checked each hour we are open. We will maintain staffing in our offices to respond as seamlessly as possible to on campus needs, but ask that contact be initiated through calling our office. We have adjusted our services in following ways, and recognize that these plans could evolve:
- If you are seeking new services you may call and ask to either schedule a triage to determine the most appropriate ongoing treatment, or a same day consultation to work with you on problem solving the issue at hand
- If you are in need of urgent clinical care and want to speak with Psychological Emergency Clinician (PEC), we will be available by calling our offices (617-552-3310) during regular business hours or calling BCPD (617-552-4440) or UHS (617-552-3225) after office hours or weekends. We also encourage you to be aware of your local emergency facilities including urgent care and hospital emergency room.
- Students who are looking to connect with local clinicians for ongoing psychotherapy can access referrals through your insurance online search for local clinicians in your area, calling local hospital or nearby university counseling center for suggestions, or using these online resources (https://bc.thrivingcampus.com/; https://zencare.co/; https://www.psychologytoday.com/us). If you need additional help, please request a referral consultation appointment over the phone or in person at UCS.
- Periodically we will be adding new resources to our website and encourage you to try those that may be appropriate for your needs.
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We are here for students of all identities, beliefs, and experiences
We recognize that ongoing incidents of social injustice and racism in our country and around the world continue to have negative impacts on our students, and that trauma in the context of negotiating marginalized identities is a real and ongoing source of stress for many. UCS seeks to provide welcoming and supportive environment for all members of the BC community and is committed to fully recognizing and valuing all identities, beliefs, or experiences.
We encourage anyone experiencing distress or wanting an opportunity to process your thoughts, feeling, and reactions to seek individual and/or group support from us, either by dropping by our offices (Gasson 001) or calling us at 617-552-3310. Remember, you are not alone.
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“[A mental health problem] doesn’t have to take over your life, it doesn’t have to define you as a person, it’s just important that you ask for help. It’s not a sign of weakness. ”