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Safety & Crisis

Support for crisis situations, personal safety, and immediate assistance.

You are not alone. Reach out to us or any of the resources here—you deserve support and care, and are very strong for going through this.

Need immediate help?

Call 911

Call TUPD

617-627-6911

Call 988

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Topics

Sexual Assault & Sexual Health

Abuse & Interpersonal Violence

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.

Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO)

Investigates discrimination and harassment complaints (see EthicsPoint to the right), allegations of sexual misconduct, and accommodation requests for members of the Tufts community. 

Also helps Tufts community members connect with resources to assist with navigating resolution processes, including criminal or civil action. CARE can assist with navigating the OEO process.
 

Student Health Services

Medical care following assault or for urgent health concerns. Also offers STI testing and information on HIV pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP and PEP).

Go to the office as soon as possible or make an appointment if you are concerned about a recent risky sexual encounter. If Health Services is closed, call 617-627-3350 and follow the prompts to reach the nurse line. 

CARE

CARE offers confidential, trauma-informed support for all students impacted by sexual misconduct or interpersonal violence. CARE also offers resources on sexual/reproductive health, asking for consent, using dating apps, navigating the OEO report process, and more.

Appointments can be in any format and you can share as much or as little as you like. You are under no obligation to share your name.

EthicsPoint

Anonymous platform maintained by Tufts OEO which can be used to file complaints of discrimination, sexual misconduct, or harassment.

Reports filed through EthicsPoint will be reviewed by OEO, who will determine next steps. 

 

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.

 

BARCC

The Boston Area Rape and Crisis Center (BARCC) offers 24/7 support for survivors of sexual violence. Offers crisis hotlines, referrals to counseling and legal help, and information on emergency medical care.

24/7 Hotline: 800-841-8371

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.

 

Planned Parenthood

Provides sexual and reproductive health care, testing for STIs, birth control, and abortion care.

Boston Location:
1055 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215

Phone: 617-295-7235

Make an Appointment Online

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.

Still not sure where to start?

That's okay. We're here to listen and help you
find the support you deserve.

Contact

Call an Ear

617-627-3888

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Text an Ear

Start a chat

HOURS

Available nightly

7:00 pm – 7:00 am Eastern

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Confidential peer support for Tufts students during the academic year.

emergency

If you or someone else is in immediate danger:

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Call 911

Call or text 988

Contact TUPD 617-627-6911

© 2026 by Ears for Peers​​

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