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Recovery & Substances
Support for substance use, recovery, and healthier coping strategies.
Whether you're exploring your relationship with substances, in recovery, or supporting a friend, these resources can help.
Common Topics
Substance Use
Recovery Support
Harm Reduction
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 for mental health emergencies when CMHS is closed. Call 617-627-3360.
Finding Off-Campus Providers
For information on connecting with an off-campus therapist or medical provider for medication management, go to the CMHS referral support page linked below.
If you need further assistance,
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
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
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.
THREAD
Tufts Harm Reduction Education for Alcohol and Drugs (THREAD) is a student group that provides harm reduction education, safety tips, and answers common questions about substance use and when to contact emergency services.
The organization also provides resources for how to safely use substances, as well as how to access mental health supports.
External Resources (Updated Aug 2026)
Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline
Offers statewide treatment referrals and recovery resources, including harm reduction. The helpline is free, confidential, and 24/7.
Contact 24/7 Hotline:
Call or text "HOPE" to 800-327-5050 or
Use Webchat
Looking for related support?
If your concerns are related to general mental health, this page can help.
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