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Mental Health

Support for your mental well-being, stress, and challenges.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or are looking for more support, these resources are here for you.

Common Topics

Anxiety & Stress

Depression & Sadness

Panic Attacks

Counseling

Self-Harm & Suicidal Thoughts

Tufts Student Resources (Updated Aug 2026)

Counseling & Mental

Health Services (CMHS)

Individual counseling appointments, counselor on call, care management, referrals, and support groups. 

Scheduling:
Call 617-627-3360 or

Make an Appointment Online

CMHS counselor bios here!

Counselor on Call: Available 24/7 for mental health emergencies. Call 617-627-3360.

CMHS Mental Health Resources

Provides a comprehensive resource directory that is searchable by concern, including but not limited to: 

Stress
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Depression
Eating concerns
Sexual assault
Substance use disorders

Finding Off-Campus Providers

Information on connecting with an off-campus therapist or medical provider for medication management.

Courtney Nugent is the Care Manager at CMHS who helps students connect with external therapists and mental health supports in the community.

Contact: Courtney.Nugent@tufts.edu

ThrivingCampus

CMHS-partnered search engine for finding external providers for mental health care. Allows for filtering by demographic, specialty, insurance, and more.

Mantra Care

Virtual Appointments

All students that have paid the Student Health & Wellness Fee can use Mantra Care at no cost. Log in to the Mantra Care Hub linked below to schedule your appointment.

Student Health Services

Medical evaluation and referrals when mental health concerns affect physical health, or for general non-emergency medical attention.

Scheduling:
Call 617-627-3350 or

Make an Appointment Online

Also offers a nurse line when Health Services is closed. Call the above number to reach the line. 

External Resources (Updated Aug 2026)

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential support to all individuals in suicidal crisis or experiencing emotional distress.  Available 24/7 through call, text, or online webchat.

 

Finding a Therapist

The following sites, among others, can help you with finding a long-term therapist:

Psychology Today
Zencare
Zocdoc
Headway
Alma


These sites allow you to filter by therapist demographic, insurance, and therapeutic approach.

Click the links above to visit these websites!

 

Crisis Text Line

Free, confidential support to all individuals in suicidal crisis or experiencing emotional distress. Specializes in text support. 

Text HOME to 741741 to reach a counselor.


 

POC & Identity-Affirming Therapists

Find therapists who specialize in culturally responsive and identity-affirming care.

Inclusive Therapists
Therapy for Black Girls
Therapy for Black Men

National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network

Black Therapy Network

Asian Mental Health Collective


Latinx Therapy


Click the links above to learn more!

 

The Trevor Project

Free and confidential support. Specializes in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals in crisis or distress. Available 24/7 through call, text, or online webchat.

Text anything to 678678 or call 866-488-7386. Web chat is also available.

Low-Cost Therapy

Find a directory of free, low-cost or sliding-scale therapy options for affordable care on Open Path Collective

De Novo Center for Justice and Healing, located in Cambridge, also offers low-cost therapy with prices as low as $2.

Click on the links above for more information!

 

Looking for related support?​

If your concerns are related to eating, body image, or substance use, these pages can help.

Eating & Body Image

Support for eating concerns, body image, and relationships with food.

  • Eating Habits

  • Body Image

  • Eating Disorders

Recovery & Substances

Support for substance use, recovery, and healthier coping strategies.

  • Substance Use

  • Recovery Support

  • Harm Reduction

Still not sure where to start?

That's okay. We're here to listen and help you
find the right support. Contact us!

Contact

Call an Ear

617-627-3888

Text an Ear

Start a chat

HOURS

Available nightly

7:00 pm – 7:00 am Eastern

Confidential peer support for Tufts students during the academic year.

emergency

If you or someone else is in immediate danger:

Call 911

Call or text 988

Contact TUPD 617-627-6911

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