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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.

The Wellness Center is committed to addressing the mental health needs of BIPOC students at Emerson College. It employs full-time BIPOC counselors who bring a focused understanding of the challenges faced by these students. These counselors maintain weekly hours in the Cultural Center, providing a safe and accessible space for students. Additionally, the Wellness Center hosts affinity groups for students to discuss their experiences in a supportive group setting outside of a clinical environment. This approach ensures a holistic and culturally sensitive approach to mental health and well-being for BIPOC students.

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.

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.

Students may encounter obstacles or difficulties associated with college life—academic, financial, personal, interpersonal, or wellness—or simply seek greater connection and support. Emerson has fantastic resources designed to address the holistic needs of students.

We provide a holistic perspective on student success, encompassing positive outcomes for both students and Emerson College.

We empower students by translating their academic and personal aspirations into tangible actions with individualized guidance and an extensive network of resources.

Focusing on student retention, student satisfaction and degree completion, we contribute to an inclusive and socially just community that promotes collaboration, access, belonging, foundation setting, academic and personal growth.

Students may encounter obstacles or difficulties associated with college life—academic, financial, personal, interpersonal, or wellness—or simply seek greater connection and support. Emerson has fantastic resources designed to address the holistic needs of students.

We provide a holistic perspective on student success, encompassing positive outcomes for both students and Emerson College.

We empower students by translating their academic and personal aspirations into tangible actions with individualized guidance and an extensive network of resources.

Focusing on student retention, student satisfaction and degree completion, we contribute to an inclusive and socially just community that promotes collaboration, access, belonging, foundation setting, academic and personal growth.


Highlights:
Food Pantry Initiative: This initiative combats food insecurity, ensuring all students, including those from BIPOC communities, have access to food.
Student Assistance Fund (SAF) - Emergency Relief: The SAF offers financial aid to students facing unexpected hardships, prioritizing the continuation of their education without financial barriers.
These efforts reinforce the office's holistic approach to student support, focusing on essential needs for student success.