BOSTON COLLEGE RESOURCES
IfYoureReadingThis.org is one of many great resources available to Boston College students. Below we’ve provided a brief description of a few of these resources, as well as how to access them. While this list is not exhaustive, we hope it is helpful.
UNIVERSITY COUNSELING SERVICES
University Counseling Services offers students personal counseling and psychotherapy as well as programs and activities to Boston College students. Students can consult with Counseling Services for help in addressing and understanding a wide range of problems and concerns.
Location: University Counseling Services, Gasson Hall 001, 140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Daytime Phone: Monday – Friday, 8:45 am-4:45 pm, (617)-552-3310
After Hours and Weekend Crisis Assistance: (617)-552-3225, ask to speak to the Psychological Emergency Clinician
BOSTON COLLEGE WOMEN’S CENTER
The Women’s Center supports, educates, and empowers students of all genders in an inclusive and welcoming space. Their staff works to engage Boston College students through mentoring programs, events, and conversations. They aim to create a campus free of sexual violence and provide a consistent and caring response for those who experience it.
Location: Boston College Women’s Center, Maloney 441, 140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Phone: (617)-552-3489, Monday – Friday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Email: women@bc.edu
THEA BOWMAN AHANA AND INTERCULTURAL CENTER
The Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center supports the undergraduate community—with a particular focus on AHANA (people of African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American descent), multicultural, multiracial, and OTE (Options Through Education) scholars—in navigating college life. They offer programs to facilitate identity formation, build cultural competency, and create community across areas of difference.
Location: Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center, Maloney Hall, Suite 455, Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Phone: (617)-552-3358, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Email: bowmancenter@bc.edu
BOSTON COLLEGE LGBTQ+ PROGRAMS
The Boston College Student Outreach and Support Services provides individual support, programming, resources, education, and outreach for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning students and their allies. They are a safe space for self-discovery and acceptance around gender and sexuality.
Location: Student Outreach and Support Services, Maloney Hall, Suite 445, 140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Phone: (617)-552-3434, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Email: spectrum@bc.edu
SEXUAL ASSAULT NETWORK
The Sexual Assault Network (SANet) provides listening, support, and advocacy for those in the Boston College community who have been affected by sexual misconduct and/or violence. SANet Advocates can accompany people to resources including the hospital for medical tests, evidence collection, judicial proceedings, police, community-based resources, or meetings with other support services. Additionally, SANet Advocates can provide referrals to campus and community-based supports.
Location: Boston College Women’s Center, Maloney 441, 140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SANet Hotline Team: (617)-552-2211, SANet CARE Team: (617)-552-8099
BOSTON COLLEGE DISABILITY SERVICES
The Boston College Disability Services Office empowers students with medical, physical, psychological, and temporary disabilities to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Students who are solely diagnosed with a learning disability or ADHD can contact Special Services in the Connors Family Learning Center.
Location: Student Outreach and Support Services, Maloney Hall, Suite 445, 140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Phone: (617)-552-3434, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Email: disabsrv@bc.edu
THE RENFREW CENTER
The Renfrew Center empowers adolescent and adult females, transgender, and gender non-binary individuals to move toward recovery from eating disorders. Renfrew provides a safe therapeutic community that values complex feelings and understands the challenges involved in the recovery process. The Renfrew Center matches individuals with the treatment team and level of care they need to courageously work towards recovery. Their comprehensive range of services include Residential, Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient, and Outpatient Services at locations nationwide, as well as virtual options and specialized programs. Talk with a Program Information Specialist at the number below to learn more about Renfrew’s services and to schedule a free assessment.
Phone: 1-(800)-736-3739
SMILING MIND
Smiling Mind is a free meditation app for people of all ages. Smiling Mind was developed by psychologists and educators to help bring mindfulness into your life. Be kind to your mind by listening to any of Smiling Mind’s 300+ free meditations. Practice your daily meditation and mindfulness exercises from any device.
Phone: 1-(800)-736-3739
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a free, confidential 24/7 hotline available to anyone in need.
National Domestic Violence Hotline (call): 1-(800)-799-7233, available 24/7/365
National Domestic Violence Hotline (text): text “START” to 88788, available 24/7/365
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA) NATIONAL HOTLINE
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-(800)-662-4357, available 24/7/365
THE TREVOR PROJECT
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth. Their trained counselors are available 24/7 to support you. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now.
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-(866)-488-7386, available 24/7/365
Confidential Text Messaging with a Trevor Counselor: Text START to 678-678, available 24/7/365