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General Medicine Support Resources
Your heath extends beyond the exam room. This page connects you with trusted on-campus services, community organizations, hotlines, and digital tools to support your well-being.
These resources were selected by General Medicine to help students, staff, and faculty find confidential, inclusive, and reliable support for a wide range of health and wellness needs.
Cancer Support
Support for those with cancer diagnoses, survivors, or those supporting a loved one.
On-Campus Support
- Counseling Center - University Health Services
- General Medicine - University Health Services
Evaluation, referrals, and coordination of care.
Resources
Call or text 867-5309
Provides free emotional support, education, and navigation services for people impacted by cancer. Trained navigators can help locate counseling, support groups, financial assistance, and treatment resources.
Eating Disorders & Body Image
Support is available for students experiencing eating disorders, body image concerns, or disordered eating.
On-Campus Support
- Counseling Center - University Health Services
Confidential counseling, group support, and referrals for specialized treatment. - General Medicine - University Health Services
Medical evaluation, monitoring, lab work, and coordination of care.
Helplines
- — 888-375-7767
- — 866-662-1235
- (24/7) — 425-985-3635
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Gambling Support
Support is available for students experiencing gambling or behavioral addiction concerns.
On-Campus Support
- Counseling Center - University Health Services
Confidential counseling and referrals.
BASU group also supports behavioral addictions including gambling.
Community Resources
- — Licensed treatment providers
Helpline
- (24/7) — 800-327-5050
LGBTQIA+ Support
Inclusive, confidential care and support for LGBTQIA+ students.
On-Campus Support
- Counseling Center - University Health Services
Support for identity, mental health, relationships, and campus life. - General Medicine - University Health Services
Preventive care, sexual health, and guidance related to gender-affirming care.
Hotlines
- (ages 25 and under) — 800-246-7743
- (24/7) — 866-488-7386 | Text 'START' to 678-678
- — 877-565-8860
Resources
- — Point of Pride
- — Trans Guys
Nutrition
Support for healthy eating, allergies, and wellness.
On-Campus Support
- General Medicine - University Health Services
Nutrition guidance, GI concerns, and wellness care.
Food allergies, sensitivities, and balanced eating support.
Resources
- — Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- — USDA
Handouts
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Confidential sexual and reproductive healthcare and counseling.
On-Campus Support
- General Medicine - University Health Services
STI testing, contraception, pregnancy testing, PrEP/PEP exams, exams, referrals. - Counseling Center - University Health Services
Support for relationships, decision-making, and emotional concerns.
Helplines
- — Text EDUCATOR to 774-636
Tools
- — CDC
- — Gilead
Self-Exam Guides
- — Dana-Farber
- — South Shore Health
Sexual Respect Support
Confidential support for sexual assault, harassment, or relationship violence.
On-Campus Support
- Counseling Center & General Medicine - UHS
Counseling, medical care, and guidance on options. - Interfaith Campus Ministry
Confidential emotional support. - Office of Civil Rights and Title IX
Report concerns or file complaints. - Emergency: Call 911 or UMass Boston Police — 617-287-1212.
Community Resources
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (Boston hospitals)
Online Resources
- — Planned Parenthood
Substance Use
Support is available for students concerned about their own substance use or the substance use of someone close to them.
On-Campus Support
- Counseling Center - University Health Services
Confidential counseling, harm-reduction support, BASU (Behavioral Addictions & Substance Use Support Group), and referrals for treatment. - General Medicine - University Health Services
Medical evaluation, preventive guidance, and care related to alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, and other substances, including withdrawal concerns and health effects.
Community Resources
- — Peer-led recovery meetings throughout Boston
- — Support for those affected by someone else's drinking
- — 12-step recovery support for cannabis use
- — Detox, inpatient, and recovery services
- — Outpatient and recovery programs
- — Outpatient & intensive outpatient care
- — Outpatient, partial day, and mental health treatment
Helplines & Text Lines
- — 617-426-9444
- MA Smokers Quit Line (24/7) — 800-784-8669
- (24/7) — 800-327-5050 | Text HOPE to 800-327
- (24/7) — 800-662-4357 | Text 800-487-4889
- This is Quitting (ages 13-24) — Text DITCHVAPE to 88709
Apps & Digital Tools
- (Truth Initiative)
Learn More
- Alcohol and Other Drugs University Policy — UMass Boston
- — CDC
- Guide to LGBTQ+ Affirming Care for Addiction & Mental Health — RecoveryTeam
- — CDC
- — NIAAA
- — NIH
- — University of Vermont
Disclaimer
These resources are provided for informational purposes and do not replace medical or mental health care.
If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 or contact UMass Boston Police at 617-287-1212.