Counseling Services
Counseling Services offers free short-term psychotherapy, evaluations, referrals, and other resources to our students. In most cases, students can be seen within a week; in an emergency, a student can be seen immediately.
Counseling Services
2nd Floor, Kennedy Building (upstairs from the Dining Hall and Peet's)
(617) 879-7760
counseling@massart.edu
For more information:
Our Philosophy of Care
Meet the Counselors
How to Schedule an Appointment
Confidentiality
Frequently Asked Questions
Student Resources:
Online Counseling Pamphlet Collection
Relaxation Techniques
Relaxation Exercises (collection of mp3 audio)
Sleep Foundation Website (tips and quizzes on sleep-related topics)
Information on ADD/ADHD
Information on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Marijuana
Other Resources:
Guide for Parents
Guide for Faculty / Staff
Assisting the Emotionally Distressed Student (pdf)
Clinical Training Program
Emergencies
If you are having thoughts of suicide, impulses to hurt yourself or someone else, severe mental confusion or disorientation, or if you have just been a victim of violence or a sexual assault, contact Counseling Services immediately.
During office hours, contact our office at (617) 879-7760
After office hours, contact MassArt Public Safety at (617) 879-7800
Emergency Drop-in
We also keep open a daily emergency drop-in time (3:00 pm Monday - Friday) for any crisis or urgent situation that a student may have that would benefit from immediate attention from a counselor. This can be scheduled by calling or coming in to the Counseling Services office during the day or a student may show up at 3:00 and meet directly with a counselor.
Sexual Assault Information
If you or a friend has been sexually assaulted, it is important that you receive medical and psychological care as soon as possible.
Contact Public Safety at (617) 879-7800 for assistance to be transported to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Emergency Services
Contact Health and Counseling Services at (617) 879-7760 for additional support, guidance, and resources
To schedule an appointment for counseling stop by to visit, call (617) 879-7760 or email us at counseling@massart.edu
What if it's not an emergency but I'm really upset?
At times of distress that do not reach the level of a crisis or emergency, there are several things you can do to help you cope with and reduce your distress. Here are a few suggestions:
Practice breathing exercises for relaxation.
Write in a journal.
Talk to a friend, family member, or MassArt faculy or staff.
Take a walk.
Practice relaxation techniques.
Listen to your favorite music.
Engage your creative energy (draw, build, or paint).
Watch a movie or distract yourself with a relaxing game.
Daydream about a favorite activity.
Recall a pleasant memory, focusing on the images, sounds, and sensations that are associated with the memory.