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.
Confidential services include crisis intervention, short-term counseling for individuals, couples and families, support and therapy groups, behavioral medicine, medication management and an eating disorders clinic. Our staff also provides consultation and education for the campus and surrounding communities. MHS's Frequently Asked Questions for Parents can help families assist their student.
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About our services
Length of counseling varies, with a primary focus on short-term therapy directed at helping students function in a university environment. You and your counselor will determine the best approach for you.
Mental Health Services does not have the capacity to manage chronic conditions requiring intensive or frequent contacts. If our short-term care model will not adequately meet your needs, your counselor will discuss referral resources with you.
Hours and location
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Emergency on-call services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Find us at 127 Hills North, 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. Metered parking is also available next to Franklin Dining Commons.
Costs
Those paying the Student Health Fee are eligible for up to six therapy visits per semester, based on clinical need. Beyond that, therapy visits are billed to your primary insurance plan.
All psychiatric medication visits will be billed to your primary insurance. The Student Health Fee will cover any balance not paid by primary insurance, with the exception of plan deductibles, which will be billed to you.
Read your plan or contact your insurance carrier for specific information about the terms and conditions of your coverage.
For more information about the Student Health Fee or general insurance questions, call UHS Patient Services, (413) 577-5192, weekdays, 8 a.m. – 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.
