UMass Boston

General Medicine
All departmental services are located in the Quinn Administration Building, 2nd floor.
Phone: 617-287-5660
Fax: 617-287-3977
Counseling Center

24/7 Crisis Phone Support
855.634.4135

Phone: 617.287.5690
Fax: 617.287.5507
Health & Wellness

Our Offerings

Explore our resources and upcoming events to learn about taking care of your health!

 

KORU Mindfulness ®

KORU Mindfulness is a national program developed at Duke University by college mental health professionals. This is a four-session mindfulness training program specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of college students. Students leave the very first session with tools they can use immediately.

The Benefits of Koru

What can Koru do for you?

Mindfulness and meditation can help improve your sleep, reduce your stress levels, build your resilience when life is difficult, and even improve your relationships. Studies show that mindfulness and meditation can also improve your memory and your grades!

What's involved?

  • Each class is 75 minutes once per week for 4 weeks and participants are expected to practice 10 minutes per day on their own.
  • There is a mobile phone app with a lifetime subscription to guided meditations, a community gratitude river, and more. (Email wellness@umb.edu for a free subscription!)
  • A book called "The Mindful Twenty Something" by Holly Rogers is recommended. 
  • Register today by contacting us at wellness@umb.edu. 

How to Sign Up

Classes are 75 minutes long, making them suitable to fit between classes, after lunch, or during an afternoon lull. This program is open to all UMass Boston students at no charge. Register today for a class and begin to enjoy the benefits of mindfulness:

  • Stay tuned for our next 4-week courses to be posted soon! Please email wellness@umb.edu if you would like to request a course at a specific time or share your interest.

Drop-In Meditations

As our calendars get full, life gets busier, and stress grows, we can all benefit from quiet time for reflection. Some folks attend every week, others drop in occasionally - you are welcome to join whether you come regularly or visit once. 

  • Mondays 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (with Chloe) - Interfaith Center, McCormack 3rd Floor
    • Upcoming Dates: 2/5, 2/12, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25

  • Tuesdays 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (with Beatriz) Zoom ID: 921 5169 5132
    • Upcoming Dates: 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/19, 3/26

  • Wednesdays 9:00 AM -10:00 AM (with Chloe) Zoom ID: 336 156 2038
    • Upcoming Dates: 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/27

  • Thursdays 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (with Beatriz) Location TBD
    • Upcoming Dates: 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/28

Upcoming 4-Week Courses

What's involved?

  • Each class is 75 minutes once per week for 4 weeks and participants are expected to practice 10 minutes per day on their own.
  • There is a mobile phone app with a lifetime subscription to guided meditations, a community gratitude river, and more. (Email wellness@umb.edu for a free subscription!)
  • A book called "The Mindful Twenty-Something" by Holly Rogers is recommended. 
  • Register today by contacting us at wellness@umb.edu. 

How to Sign Up

Classes are 75 minutes long, making them suitable to fit between classes, after lunch, or during an afternoon lull. This program is open to all UMass Boston students at no charge. Register today for a class and begin to enjoy the benefits of mindfulness:

  • Stay tuned for our next 4-week courses to be posted soon! Please email wellness@umb.edu if you would like to request a course at a specific time or share your interest.

Upcoming Mindfulness Drop-Ins

As our calendars get full, life gets busier, and stress grows, we can all benefit from quiet time for reflection. Some folks attend every week, others drop in occasionally - you are welcome to join whether you come regularly or visit once. 

Mondays 2:30- 3:00 PM @ Zoom ID: 336 156 2038

  • Instructor: Chloe (Health Educator)
  • Upcoming Dates: 3/18, 3/25, 4/1 (9-9:30 AM), 4/22, 4/29, 5/6

Tuesdays 3:00 - 3:30 PM @ Zoom ID: 921 5169 5132

  • Instructor: Beatriz (Mental Health Educator)
  • Upcoming Dates: 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7

Wednesdays 9:00 - 9:30 AM @ Zoom ID: 336 156 2038

  • Instructor: Chloe (Health Educator)
  • Upcoming Dates: 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8

Thursdays 11:00 - 11:30 AM @ Interfaith Center, McCormack 3rd Floor

  • Instructor: Beatriz (Mental Health Educator)
  • Upcoming Dates: 3/14, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2

Free Narcan Kits (Drug Harm Reduction Kits)

UMass Boston students, staff, and faculty can access free drug harm reduction kits, which include Narcan, fentanyl, and xylazine test strips, and overdose prevention information. 

 

 

How to Request a Harm Reduction Kit

To Request a Narcan Kit (Drug Harm Reduction Kit):

  1. Call UHS General Medicine's front desk (617-287-5660) and say that you want to pick up Narcan. (You do not need to provide your name)
  2. Our team will put you on the schedule with a UHS provider. Our receptionists will let you know to ask for that specific provider when you come in.

 

At the Time of Pickup:

  1. Arrive at UHS General Medicine (Quinn Administration, 2nd Floor) and let the receptionists know you are there to see [provider's name].
  2. The provider will call and bring you to a patient room to review the kit's contents for a few minutes. 

sExpress (Safer Sex Delivery)

sExpress is a FREE safer sex supply delivery service for students on campus! Through an online form, students can order a variety of materials to be discretely delivered to their Parcel Pending Lockers OR order to be picked up at UHS. sExpress is a great way to learn and try out new products.

Available Supplies

  • Emergency contraception (Levonorgestrel Tablet 1.5 mg)
  • External latex condoms
  • External latex-free condoms
  • Flavored dental dams
  • Personal lubricant
  • Pregnancy tests
  • Consent Education
  • STIs & Testing Education
  • HIV & Testing Education

How to Order

  1. Click on the order form and sign in.
  2. Fill out the order form.
  3. You will get an email when your envelope will be delivered to the Residence Halls or be available for pickup at UHS within 2 business days! 

Need Supplies ASAP?

Students can get free condoms in the UHS Lobby (Quinn Building 2nd Floor). Students can also access emergency contraception for free by appointment at UHS. 

Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors Support Group (SUAB)

The Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors (SUAB) Support Group is a bi-weekly program designed to provide a supportive environment for individuals who believe they may be struggling with addictive substances and/or behaviors. Our meetings take place every Thursday, starting March 28th, from 5PM to 6PM. Meetings will be held on the 4th floor of Campus Center, Room 4201. 
During our sessions, participants will find a safe space where they can share their concerns and/or experience(s) around addiction. Through open and honest discussions, we aim to foster a sense of community and empowerment, helping each other navigate the journey to recovery and beyond. Whether you're just starting your path to recovery or have been in recovery for some time, SUAB offers a safe space where you can find and share understanding, encouragement, and resources to aid in your healing process. Join us as we come together to support one another in overcoming substance use and addictive behaviors. 
For any questions, email Counseling.Center@umb.edu.
General Medicine
All departmental services are located in the Quinn Administration Building, 2nd floor.
Phone: 617-287-5660
Fax: 617-287-3977
Counseling Center

24/7 Crisis Phone Support
855.634.4135

Phone: 617.287.5690
Fax: 617.287.5507
Health & Wellness