Boston University Mental Health Resources

 

Behavioral Medicine

  • A resource only for Boston University Students
  • Provides brief treatment, including therapy and psychiatry for a variety of mental health issues, as well as assessment and diagnosis.
  • 24/7 on -call service for mental health emergencies (617-353-3569)
  • Phone consultation for students, parents, and BU faculty and staff
  • Referral Services (to community resources for longer term care)
  • Behavioral Medicine Groups and Workshops
  •  Office
    • 881 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
    • Phone: 617-353-3569
    • Hours:
      • M-W 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
      • Thursday: 11 am – 4: 30 pm
      • Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

    Sexual Assault Response & Prevention Center (SARP)

    • A resource only for Boston University Students
    • SARP provides counseling, advocacy, referrals, and a 24-hour crisis line. They are a confidential source that will not talk with your family, friends, professors, etc. without your permission unless they are concerned about your imminent safety.
    • SARP Groups and Workshops
    •  Office
      • 930 Commonwealth Avenue, 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02215
      • Hours: M-F 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
      • Phone: 617-353-SARP (7277)

      Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD)

      • Provides clinical services for anxiety disorders and related mental health issues.
      • Services they provide include:
        • Adult treatment services
          • Mental health diagnostic assessment, individual or group therapy, intensive programs, or treatment for chronic pain
        • Child and adolescent treatment services
          • Child diagnostic assessments, individual and group therapy, intensive treatments, and/or opportunities to participate in our research studies
          • *Extremely high demand and wait time is close to 12 months
        • Neuropsychological testing services for children, adolescents, and adults
          • ages 8 and up
      • Office:
        • 900 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
        • Phone: 617-353-9610

      Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation

      • Provides comprehensive services and programs to teach people with psychiatric disabilities critical skills and assist them to gather essential supports.
      • They do not diagnose, prescribe medications, or provide therapies.
      • Wellness courses that support the treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery of both adults and college students
      • Comprehensive list of resources and information from various newsletters, articles, books, fact sheets, and webinars released by the center
      • Office:
        • 940 Commonwealth Avenue West, Boston, MA 02215
        • Phone: 617-353-3549
        • Email: psyrehab@bu.edu
        • Hours:
          • M-F 9:00 am -5:00 pm