Academic Counseling for Graduate Students

Academic Counseling for Undergraduates

Affirmative Action - Nondiscrimination policy

Alcohol Use and Abuse - Moderation, poisoning, help

Disabilities Services Office

Family Issues - Center for Work, Family & Personal Life

Human Resources Officers on campus; call Lincoln Laboratory Careers Office for information

lbgt@MIT - Support for lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgendered students

Mental Health Service - Free counseling for students and employees on individual, couples, and family issues

Ombuds Office - Confidential resource for workplace, educational, and personal problems

Religious Counseling - Campus ministers from a wide array of religious traditions are available to help and advise all members of the MIT community, regardless of religious background

Spouses & Partners @ MIT - Confidential consultation for spouses and partners, from personal problems to finding resources

Student Support Services - Counseling for undergraduate and graduate students

When Support Gets Personal - Comprehensive information about MIT Support resources and the most effective means by which departmental administrators may refer students in need to those services.

24-Hour Emergency Line - Dial 100 on campus; dial 3333 at Lincoln

• Urgent Medical Care - For advice and help, call 617-253-1311
• Urgent Mental Health Care - 24-hour emergency coverage:617-253-2916

Health & Wellness Tips - Answers to frequently asked questions designed for new and international MIT community members regarding types of clinicians, privacy issues, insurance options, and where to get help if you are feeling sad and overwhelmed or if you are being abused by your partner.

Benefits Coverage and Options

• Employee Health Benefits - Eligibility and options
• Options for Affiliates - Postdocs, visiting scholars, researchers
• Student Health Benefits - Free and fee-based options

Dental Health - MIT Medical's dental services open to the community

Health @ MIT - Free community newsletter

Healthwise Information Library - Online resource of over 3,000 topics for evaluating health care services for you and your family. Addresses health conditions, medical tests and procedures, medications, and everyday health and wellness issues.

MedLINKS - Student-to-student health support

MIT Medical Services

• Center for Health Promotion and Wellness - Publications, consultations, speakers
• Mental Health Service - Free counseling available to employees and students
• MIT-EMS - Student Emergency Medical Services
• MIT Medical in Cambridge - Free and fee-based services available to employees and students
• MIT Medical in Lexington - Lincoln Laboratory branch, services for entire MIT community

Student Health Advisory Council

Athletic Department - Varsity athletics to informal recreation

• Schedules - Swimming pool, tennis bubble, weight room, track

Lending Library - Books and videos on stress, fitness, nutrition, more

Lincoln Laboratory Fitness Center - Run by the MIT Athletic Department

Sports and Athletic Community Groups - Links to recreational groups

Sports Medicine - MIT Medical/orthopedics for everyone including MIT's 41 teams

Wellness Classes - Yoga, tai chi, fitness, weight management, more

Campus Emergency Phone Numbers - Contact information for various emergency situations

Campus Police - Report crimes, medical emergencies

Domestic Violence Response and Investigation - Call 617-258-9723

Lincoln Laboratory Security Office - Call 781-981-3333

Rape Aggression Defense Course

Safe Ride - Shuttle service after 6 p.m. operated by the Parking and Transportation Office

Sexual Violence Resources - Stop @MIT

Workplace Violence - Training to deal with problems or threats

Campus Police - Report crimes, medical emergencies

Computers and Health Resources at MIT - From adaptive technologies to eye safety

Ergonomics - Tips for working safely and preventing RSI

Lincoln Laboratory Security Office - Call 781-981-3333

Environmental Health and Safety Services - Campus environmental concerns, fire, accidents; for Lincoln Laboratory, call 781-981-2380

Safety, Security, and Crime Prevention Handbook