UMass Amherst Center for Counseling and Psychological Health

11/02/2025

Starting today, approximately 1.1 million Massachusetts residents will begin to have their SNAP benefits suspended. As the future of these benefits remain uncertain, please know that help is available!

Anyone in need of immediate food assistance can contact Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline by calling 800-645-8333.

The following food banks and resources are also available right in Amherst. View updates and more information at: https://www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3874

01/25/2025

12/09/2024

MHA's BestLife Health and Wellness Clinic is hosting a free event, Coffee with a Recovery Coach, on Thursday, December 19th, from 8am-10am. ☕🍩 Whether you are a person looking to start your journey to recovery or are a concerned loved one, we are here to help. Our recovery coaches will be able to answer your questions and provide support.

Free coffee, resources, and Narcan will be available. Questions about the event, please email bestlife@mhainc.org. Please like and share this post to spread the word to others!

12/08/2024

11/28/2024

10/22/2024

Check out the great offerings we have to help you relax and de-stress during Election Week!

07/18/2024

Excited to meet some new students and their families today!!! Welcome to campus!

06/30/2024

https://www.menshealth.com/health/a60755629/this-is-what-having-schizophrenia-is-really-like/?utm_source=facebook_ign&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=ign_wellbeing&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMAABHSGLiyG7vzra9i116Ag0vIXPY57eKYMe9qQ93X8jTHpGpFeOXEgFLuuYsA_aem_t0yFGnQ3nhZuwIujWwdFxA&utm_id=6563799591603&utm_content=6574511153403&utm_term=6574511153203

Kody Green, host of the podcast Unseen & Unheard, talks about how living with a serious mental illness has shaped his life.

04/06/2024

People call, text, and chat the 988 Lifeline to talk about a variety of emotional needs - not just during a crisis. Whatever your reason, the 988 Lifeline is here to help. There is hope. Reach out. Call or text 988 or chat with us online at 988lifeline.org/chat. 🫶

03/27/2024

02/05/2024

Join leading LGBTQ+ youth advocates and scholars for a discussion on “Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Schools” on Thursday, Feb. 29, 7-8:30 p.m. ET by Zoom. Register at http://tinyurl.com/lgbtqyouthpanel