Mental and Emotional Health
Can you live a healthy, balanced life at UMass Amherst? Absolutely! But that doesn’t mean it’s always easy.
UHS’ Mental Health Services can help. We understand what you’re going through, because caring for the University community is our specialty.
Services are confidential and include counseling for individuals, couples and families, support and therapy groups, behavioral medicine, medication management and an eating disorders clinic. Our professional staff also provides consultation and education for the campus and surrounding communities.
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Find us
Mental Health Services is located at 127 Hills North, on Infirmary Way in the Central Residential Area. Facing the Hills building, look for the UHS Annex sign, next to the doorway on the far left side.
Limited parking is available in the University Health Services lot; check in with the attendant when you arrive. Metered parking is also available along Infirmary Way and next to Franklin Dining Commons.
Costs
The Student Health Fee entitles you to six therapy visits each semester; after that, costs are billed to your primary insurance plan. Medication visits are billed to your primary insurance first; the Student Health Fee will cover remaining charges.
For more information call UHS Patient Services, (413) 577-5192, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Confidentiality
Clinical services are strictly confidential. No information is released without your permission, except in extreme, life-threatening emergencies or when required by law.
