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Hours of Operation
Monday - Wednesday 8:30 AM - 7 PM
(by appointment only 5:00 PM - 7 PM)
Thursday & Friday 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Weekends & Holidays Closed
Location: Quinn Building, 2nd Floor
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Contact Us
24/7 University Health Services Line
(617) 287-5660
24/7 Mental Health Crisis Hotline (855) 634-4135
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Beacon Wellness Walk Fair
Thursday, September 26, 11am – 2pm, Quad (Start/Finish Line: Campus Center Plaza)
Join Health Services and Sodexo/Dining Services for the Beacon Wellness Walk Fair, a vibrant event promoting health and wellness within the UMass Boston community! The outdoor fair will feature booths from various departments, offering wellness resources and freebies, a smoothie bike, a hydration station, fun activities, and giveaways along a scenic walk through the newly opened Quad. Participate in the event, collect stamps at each booth, and enter for a chance to win exciting wellness-related raffle prizes! (Pssst, we heard there will even be a free BIKE!) Click here for more event details!
PeaceLove Expressive Arts Workshops
All are welcome, pre-registration encouraged. If you would like to see these workshops at a later date, contact the Counseling Center. Click here for the next PeaceLove workshop!
“Dual Emotions” Workshop
Thursday, September 24, 7pm - 8pm, East Residence Hall
In this workshop you’ll create a piece of art that depicts a time you felt two different emotions at the same time, and how it made you feel.
Healthy Political Conversation
Wednesdays from September 25 to October 30, 1pm – 2pm, University Hall, 1st Floor, Room 1340
This primary election year is both traditionally and uniquely stressful. This workshop aims to deepen our ability to engage in political conversation in a way that nurtures growth, health, and resilience. Note: this workshop is not a debate space for political positions.
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KORU Mindfulness Drop-Ins
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Remote Sessions
Mondays 11am - 12pm
Thursdays 9am - 10am
Integrated Science Complex 2003
Tuesdays 2pm - 3pm
Wednesdays 2pm - 1:30pm
| Counseling Center Drop-Ins | |
Every Wednesday in September, 4pm - 5:30pm.
Located in the East Residence Hall, 1st Floor, Room 159
| The Counseling Center will be continuing "Drop-In Hours" for staff and students to come by, ask questions, gather resources, and learn more about how to connect to services. | |
In each issue, the Check Up will introduce you to a new member of the UHS team in ‘Meet the Staff’. Get to know your providers and learn some interesting facts. | |
Mayra Torres
Administrative Assistant,
General Medicine
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How long have you worked at UMB?
I have worked at UHS for 24 years!
Favorite Animal:
I love dogs – especially my Ginger girl (see the picture!)
Go-To Self-Care Habit:
Getting enough sleep, praying, and connecting with my loved ones.
Fun Fact Most People Don't Know:
I love singing -- specifically worshiping!
Favorite Spot On-Campus:
Outside the Quinn Administration Building - sitting at a picnic table to take a break in the sun.
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Please feel free to email the counseling center with any questions about groups at counseling.center@umb.edu. If you have an idea for a group that you think might be of interest to UMB students, let us know! Groups for Fall 2024 include: | |
Affinity Space for Asian and Asian American Students
Meets Mondays at 12pm, The AARO Office (McCormack 3rd floor, Room 703), from 9/16/24 to 12/9/24
In this affinity space, Asian and Asian American students can explore stress management, self-care, various aspects of their identity (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender identity, language, sexuality) as well as challenging experiences (e.g., racial trauma).
SUAB Peer Support Group
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 1pm - 2pm, Campus Center, 4th floor, Room 4201, begins 9/10/24
Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors (SUAB) is a safe space where students can share their concerns and/or experiences around addiction. Through non-judgmental, supportive, and honest discussions, we aim to foster a sense of community and empowerment, helping each other navigate the journey to better health and wellness. Whether you're just concerned some kind of behavior may not be serving you well or have been in recovery for some time, SUAB offers a safe space where you can find and share understanding, encouragement, and resources around addiction. Join us as we come together to support one another in identifying and overcoming substance use and addictive behaviors.
Coping Skills
Meets Wednesdays at 3pm, Counseling Center, begins 9/25 for 6 weeks
A safe and facilitated space to learn and practice tactics that people use to deal with stressful situations. We will pull from a variety of modalities and highlight personal strengths and resources. Groups focus on identifying stressors, developing healthy coping skills, and creating strategies for self-care.
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Each issue of The Checkup will explore a specific issue/question related to equitable access to healthcare. If you have a question you would like to see addressed, send it to: wellness@umb.edu. | |
Q: How can I get dental care on campus?
A: UMass Boston has partnered with FlossTime, a mobile dental clinic who provides routine dental cleanings and exams, mobile x-rays, and on-site fillings and restorations to staff, faculty, and students right on campus inside our clinic (Quinn, Floor 2). You can find upcoming clinics on UMBeInvolved.
Q: Is there a cost?
A: Flosstime accepts several dental insurance plans, including the school health insurance plans and MassHealth. The staff at Flosstime with work with you to understand your insurance and payment options. You can verify your insurance with their team before booking by texting or calling 617-340-5000.
Q: How can I book an appointment with FlossTime?
A: You can self-book yourself by visiting our Flosstime page.
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Click through the resources below for relevant news and information pertaining to our community’s health! | | |
In each Clinician’s Corner, our staff will share their thoughts and expertise on a topic relevant to Beacons. Have a topic that you would like to see addressed? Email wellness@umb.edu. | |
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Written by Allyson Gormley, LICSW, Clinical Social Worker
Welcome back Beacons, new and returning!
As summer slowly ends and classes begin, it's a good time to think about how we will take care of ourselves this academic year. I believe that creativity and self-expression are some ways we can support our mental health. The days ahead may be busy, but taking the time to take care of ourselves, even in a small way, is just as important. Research indicates that creative engagement can help decrease anxiety, stress, and mood disturbances. There are various ways to do this, whether it's through art, dance, music, therapy, journaling, exercise, community events, etc. Tapping into this may feel clumsy or challenging, but humans show expression and creativity in so many little ways that we may not even think about. What is a small way you have shown creativity or self-expression in your day today? Was it a conversation with a friend, expressing your emotions, or moving your body? Remember “wellness and hope sometimes come in the smallest stroke or piece of creativity (Jeff Sparr, cofounder of PeaceLove)."
This year, the Counseling Center will offer various ways to support students' mental health, including Expressive Arts Workshops, Mindfulness (Koru) Classes, Wellness Walks, and Therapy Groups. We invite students to sign up for our newsletter and be on the lookout for more information on these events
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To strengthen their CORE! | | |
If you’re feeling lonely, stressed or just have things on your mind, on Togetherall, you can get anonymous support from a community of real people who understand. | Click on the icon below to join today! | | |
The Checkup will highlight a community resource each issue. If you have an organization that you would like to see featured, send it to wellness@umb.edu. | |
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What's On Your Mind, Inc. is an organization dedicated to combating the stigma of mental illness in communities of color by engaging in conversation around thoughts, emotions, and feelings. They offer active listening sessions that provide a safe space for people of color to share their thoughts, emotions and feelings.
Mental Health Services | What's On Your Mind, Inc | United States (woyminc.org)
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