ULifeline: Mental health resources for college students

Need help now? Text "START" to 741-741 or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

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Tufts University

In case of an after-hours mental health emergency, you may contact the Counselor On Call through TUPD. Call 617-627-3030, and ask them to page the Counselor on Call. You will be asked for a phone number so the Counselor can reach you back.

Additional resources include the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), a national 24-hour toll-free suicide prevention and intervention telephone resource that provides immediate assistance to individuals in suicidal crisis by connecting them to the nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider.

Or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.

Counseling Center Location:

120 Curtis Street
Medford), Massachusetts 02155
(617) 627-3360
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