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Life happens, talk helps
Counseling and Mental Health Service (CMHS) is Tufts’ counseling service for students. Our team of mental health professionals is here to help you feel mentally and emotionally well. All services except Psychiatric Services are free for undergraduate and graduate students who have paid the Health and Wellness Fee. For help managing distressing and uncertain national and world events, these tips may be useful.
Visit Us
Medford-Somerville Location
120 Curtis Street, Somerville, MA, 02144
SMFA Location
230 The Fenway, Room B203Q, Boston, MA 02115
Counselors are on-site at the SMFA on Mondays and Wednesdays for scheduled appointments and drop-in hours.
Hours
We’re open all year long, through spring, summer, and winter breaks. We are closed on university holidays.
Academic Year
- Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Noon - 1:00 PM)
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Noon - 1:00 PM)
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Noon - 1:00 PM)
- Thursday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Noon - 1:00 PM)
Summer, Winter, and Spring Breaks
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed Noon - 1:00 PM for lunch)
Contact Us
Phone
617-627-3360
Fax
617-627-3019
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Make an Appointment
Some, but not all, appointments can be made online. Call if you don't see what you're looking for. Read more about making an appointment here.
Please Note: The Medford/SMFA Locations do not serve students enrolled in the Boston Health Sciences or Grafton campuses. Boston-based and Grafton-based students may explore services and make appointments here.
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Scope of Care at CMHS
Among other services, we offer time-limited counseling services based on students’ individual needs. There is no pre-determined number of sessions, which may range from one or several meetings up to about a semester. An individual plan regarding the type, length, and frequency of counseling is tailored to the specific needs of each student and is created by the student and their counselor, often in the first meeting.
Although we are able to help the majority of students who seek our services, sometimes students need help with issues or concerns that are generally beyond our scope of practice. Some students seen at CMHS may be referred to providers in the community for further services after a course of treatment at CMHS, while in other situations students may be referred more quickly, including after the initial assessment.