Mental Health and Wellbeing

Here in PBS, we understand the importance of mental health and wellbeing in your journey as an undergraduate student. On this page you will find..

  • Tips for Practicing Self-Care
  • CCPH Services and Workshops
  • Teletherapy
  • Campus & Recreation Center Resources 
  • Remote Options to Support Your Mental Health Needs

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UMass Amherst Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CCPH)

CCPH is offering remote services, including groups and workshops - https://www.umass.edu/counseling/groups-and-workshops

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Teletherapy 

Teletherapy is now more common than ever (contact your insurance company for additional information and local resources).
Psychology Today has a searchable directory of therapists offering teletherapy - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling

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UMass Resources and Recreation Center Classes

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Additional Remote Options to Support Your Mental Health Needs

Online and Phone Support Mental Health Resources:    

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Resources for BIPOC Students

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Crisis Resources 

List of crisis and support phone numbers, you can also download this list here.          

  • SAMHSA Behavioral Health Disaster Distress Hotline
    800-985-5990
    Open 24/7
     
  • Hampshire County Crisis Services
    413-586-5555
    Open 24/7​ 
     
  • Greenfield / Franklin Crisis Services
    413-774-5411
    Open 24/7​  
     
  • Athol / North Quabbin
    978-249-3141
    Open Weekdays 8am-8pm​​
     
  • Empower Center  Includes Spanish speakers
    877-435-7800
    Open 24/7
     
  • Compassionate Ear
    866-927-6327
    Open 7 days 4:00-10:00pm​​
     
  • Call to Talk 
    508-532-2255
     
  • Crisis Text
    Dial: 741-741
    Text: C2T​​
     
  • Parental Stress Line    Parents to Parents
    800-632-8188​
     
  • Massachusetts Department of Public Health
    (617) 624-6000
    Open: 24/7​
     
  • LGBT Support
    888-843-4564
    Open M-F 4:00pm-Midnight, Sat 12-:00pm​​
     
  • National Suicide 
    800-273-8255
    Open 24/7