Contact
Undergraduate peer counseling group that specializes in the areas of sexual orientation, sexuality, sex, and relationships. Open for calls Wednesday through Sunday, 8pm to 1 am. Open Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, 8pm to 1 am for drop-ins. Located in Thayer Basement (enter through old yard).
617-495-8111
http://www.digitas.harvard.edu/~contact
Eating Concerns Hotline and Outreach (ECHO)
Undergraduate peer counseling group that addresses concerns surrounding eating, body image, and self-esteem. Hotline open daily 8 am to 8 pm. Open for drop-ins Sunday-Wednesday, 8-11pm. Located in Quincy House F-entryway basement.
617-495-8200
http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~echo/
Response
Response is a group of undergraduate women who are concerned about physical and emotional violation. They are ready to listen, talk, and help on a variety of issues including, rape, incest, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and difficult relationships. The Response lending library includes information on rape, incest, battering, harassment, and women's health and sexuality. Located in Lowell House Basement, E-013. Open for drop-ins Sunday-Thursday, 9pm to midnight. Hotline open every night, 9pm to 7am.
617-495-9600
Bureau of Study Counsel (BSC)
Provides academic and psychological support to undergraduates and students in GSAS, GSE, and JFK School. Services include counseling, groups and workshops, reading courses and peer tutoring. Located at 5 Linden Street. Open Monday-Friday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
617-495-2581
http://bsc.harvard.edu
Mental Health Services (MHS)
Mental health clinicians are available to assist with a variety of concerns, from relationship problems to crisis intervention services for people facing immediate or traumatic stress. All are trained and experienced in dealing with issues specific to university students, and many have special interests in areas such as eating concerns, chronic illness, and alcohol and other drugs. A variety of counseling and support groups designed for students are offered each year. Located at Holyoke Center, 4th floor. Fall, winter and spring hours are Mon & Fri 8am-6pm, Tue, Wed & Thurs 8am-7pm. Summer hours are Mon - Thurs 8am-6pm, Friday 8am-5pm.
617-495-2042
After hours, weekends and holidays: call urgent care at 617-495-5711
http://huhs.harvard.edu/ClinicalServices/ClinicalServicesMentalHealthInfo.htm
Harvard Chaplains
An organization of 38 chaplains representing 26 of the world's traditions. Chaplains are available to meet and talk about spiritual concerns, and ethical and personal matters. Website provides contact information for the chaplains, information about the ministries and a request for information form. Located at Memorial Church in Harvard Yard.
617-495-5529
http://chaplains.harvard.edu/
Samaritans
Free and confidential 24-hour phone befriending line. Staffed by trained volunteers who provide unconditional and non-judgemental support to those who are alone, depressed or in crisis. Dedicated to reducing the incidence of suicide by befriending individuals in crisis and educating the community about effective prevention strategies.
617-247-0220
877-870-HOPE (4673)
http://www.samaritansofboston.org/