Mental Health & Wellness
These resources are here to support your mental well-being as a BU student.
While they are helpful for stress, burnout, and emotional support,
they are not a replacement for clinical treatment.
Please reach out to a licensed provider if you are struggling.
BU-Affiliated Resources
BU Behavioral Medicine
Address: 881 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
Call: (617) 353-3569
Access via: Patient Connect
Sexual Assault Response & Prevention Center (SARP)
Call: (617) 353-7277
Access via: Patient Connect
BU Police Department (CRC)
Call: (617) 353-2121
Address: 32 Harry Agganis Way, Boston, MA 02215
Student Health Services
Call: (617) 353-3575
Address: 881 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
BU Crisis Line
Call (24/7): (617) 353-3575
BU Chaplains
Call: (617) 358-3394
Medical Center Public Safety
Call: (617) 358-4444
Address: 750 Harrison Avenue (B building), 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02118
Non-BU Mental Health Resources
Free Mental Health Apps
Crisis Hotlines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988 – Website
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Trevor Project Hotline: Text START to 678678 | Call 1-866-488-7386 – Website
THRIVE Lifeline: Text THRIVE to (313) 662-8209 | Call (313) 662-8209 – Website
Trans Lifeline: Call (877) 565-8860 – Website
Mental Health Resource Websites
Wellness Resources
Healthcare & Support Services
Movement & Outdoor Wellbeing
- Charles River Esplanade: A scenic path along the river, perfect for walking or running.
- FitRec Gym: BU's fitness center for strength training, swimming, and classes.