Depression

Emerson Wellness Center offers a variety of services to Emerson students. Counseling Services provides short-term psychotherapy, support and therapy groups, psychiatric consultation, referrals, crisis intervention, and outreach. All services are confidential.

EmWell is an additional mental health support option for Emerson College students. Emwell includes a 24/7 support line, free counseling sessions (telehealth or in-person), and a wellness hub that includes mental health & wellness articles, free Headspace membership, Silvercloud CBT modules, videos and more.

Formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988 is a hotline that provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

Emerson Wellness Center offers a variety of services to Emerson students. Health Services provides routine medical care including sick visits, urgent care visits, physical exams, immunizations, contraception counseling, STD testing and counseling, including PrEP, pregnancy testing and options counseling, and referral for other support services related to sexual assault, violence, and non-consensual contact. All services are confidential.

The Student Care and Support Office receives referrals from students, faculty, staff, etc. about students of concern. The Office works with key partners on campus to provide support for those students with a goal of helping them succeed academically and personally.

The Healing and Advocacy Collective offers confidential support and advocacy-based counseling for people impacted by power-based interpersonal violence, “including abusive relationships and bullying, stalking and threats, sexual assault and harassment, child abuse and neglect, and additional experiences. In addition, we work with individuals and groups to increase knowledge and education about:
- Power and Control
- Bystander intervention
- Transforming relationships and culture
- Trauma-informed yoga
and more to create community change.

Student Accessibility Services (SAS), formerly the Disability Services Office, strives to create an inclusive campus environment for students, allowing them to have full access to courses, programs, and activities during their time at Emerson College. We coordinate accommodations and support services that promote equal access for undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities.