Boston University Student Health Services

Boston University Student Health Services Integrated health center that supports the health & wellness of Boston University students. Twitter and Instagram:

BU Student Health Services has a team of first-rate medical and behavioral health providers. We offer numerous programs and services on a variety of health and wellness topics. Please visit our website at bu.edu/shs for additional service information! Contact Information:
*In case of emergency please dial 911 or BU Police Department at 617-353-2121*

Primary Care or Medical Concern: 617-353-3575 then press 3

Mental Health: 617-353-3569

Sexual Assault & Crises: 617-353-7277

Wellness & Prevention Services: 617-358-0485

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Holidays can be fun and exciting, but they can also feel hectic and bring up a lot of emotions around family. If Thanksg...
11/21/2025

Holidays can be fun and exciting, but they can also feel hectic and bring up a lot of emotions around family. If Thanksgiving break is stirring up difficult feelings, try making time for yourself, reaching out to chosen family, getting some sunlight, and reflecting on the things you enjoy in life. All BU students have free access to the Headspace app through , which offers gratitude-based mindfulness activities.

On November 20th, we honor the 26th anniversary of Transgender Day of Remembrance and memorialize the lives of transgend...
11/18/2025

On November 20th, we honor the 26th anniversary of Transgender Day of Remembrance and memorialize the lives of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence 🏳️‍⚧️ At SHS, we’re committed to affirming healthcare practices that create an inclusive and supportive environment for transgender, intersex, and non-binary students. Swipe to learn more about events and resources on campus. For more resources visit bu.edu/shs/lgbtqia (link in bio).

11/15/2025

This National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week, we’re recognizing all the hard work and care our NPs provide to our community. Hear from one of our amazing nurse practitioners, Sarah Corbett, about her journey! Thank you to our NPs for the incredible compassion, expertise, and dedication they bring to caring for our students every day!

Swipe to get to know the All Ears Team & see how they can be a peer resource on campus for you! Whether you’re strugglin...
11/13/2025

Swipe to get to know the All Ears Team & see how they can be a peer resource on campus for you! Whether you’re struggling with academic pressure, adjusting to college, feeling lonely, sleep, or other stress, All Ears is a place to talk with another BU student who gets it and find a way forward.

This FREE program for BU students is a supportive, nonjudgmental space to talk with a trained peer who can listen to what’s on your mind, help you problem-solve, and help you explore mental health support available at SHS. These 30-minute meetings take place in person, in a casual environment at SHS at 930 Comm Ave. Learn more and sign up for a session at bu.edu/shs/all-ears (link in profile)

Swipe to get to know the All Ears Team & see how they can be a peer resource on campus for you! Whether you’re strugglin...
11/13/2025

Swipe to get to know the All Ears Team & see how they can be a peer resource on campus for you! Whether you’re struggling with academic pressure, adjusting to college, feeling lonely, sleep, or other stress, All Ears is a place to talk with another BU student who gets it and find a way forward.
 
This FREE program for BU students is a supportive, nonjudgmental space to talk with a trained peer who can listen to what’s on your mind, help you problem-solve, and help you explore mental health support available at SHS. These 30-minute meetings take place in person, in a casual environment at SHS at 930 Comm Ave. Learn more and sign up for a session at bu.edu/shs/all-ears (link in profile)

Student Health Ambassadors are here to support you and be a valuable resource for you during your time at BU. The sexual...
11/12/2025

Student Health Ambassadors are here to support you and be a valuable resource for you during your time at BU. The sexual health team works behind the scenes to support the Condom Fairy program and pop up events! Swipe to meet them, and find them at sexual health events on campus and on our socials!

Navigating the U.S. healthcare system can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone! Through a partnership betwe...
11/10/2025

Navigating the U.S. healthcare system can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone! Through a partnership between HealthPair and SHS, Healthcare Literacy 101 was created to help students better understand and navigate their healthcare journey. The course will be offered again in the Spring, so enroll today!

Read more at: https://www.bu.edu/articles/2025/new-class-teaches-students-how-to-navigate-us-healthcare-system/ (link in bio). BU Today article written by Alene Bouranova, Photos by Jackie Ricciardi.

Student Health Ambassadors are here to support you and be a valuable resource for you during your time at BU. Let's meet...
11/05/2025

Student Health Ambassadors are here to support you and be a valuable resource for you during your time at BU. Let's meet your outreach team for this school year! You'll find them spreading the word about SHS services and programs at campus events and here on social!

You can now find five vending machines across BU campuses that sell emergency contraception (EC) pills (My Choice, a gen...
11/04/2025

You can now find five vending machines across BU campuses that sell emergency contraception (EC) pills (My Choice, a generic version of Plan B). EC is available in Medi Cube vending machines, alongside other health and first aid supplies. Learn more about EC options and how to connect with a SHS provider to figure out which option is best for you at bu.edu/shs/medical-care/sexual-health/emergency-contraception

Special thank you to Students for Reproductive Freedom () & BU Medical Students for Choice for the advocacy that launched this resource for the BU community.

Student Health Ambassadors are here to support you and be a valuable resource for you during your time at BU! The All Ea...
11/03/2025

Student Health Ambassadors are here to support you and be a valuable resource for you during your time at BU! The All Ears team is here to listen empathetically to your concerns and help connect you to mental health resources on campus! Swipe to meet this year's All Ears peer listeners! You can make an appointment for a 30-minute session at https://bu.edu/shs/all-ears (link in profile).

We reiterate our continued commitment to providing high-quality sexual and reproductive health services that are inclusi...
11/01/2025

We reiterate our continued commitment to providing high-quality sexual and reproductive health services that are inclusive and culturally sensitive to the identities, needs, and experiences of all BU students. This includes discussing all pregnancy options and providing referrals to abortion services when requested, as well as birth control services. Learn more about SHS sexual and reproductive health services at bu.edu/shs/sexualhealth (link in bio).

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