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includes short-term individual counseling, psychiatric care, support/therapy groups, and psychoeducational workshops. All services are free and confidential. In order to connect with CAMHS for brief therapy or secure a psychiatric provider for your medication, you are strongly encouraged to schedule an initial 20-minute phone consultation through the as soon as possible. Wait times for an initial consultation may increase as the semester progresses.

is a 24/7 support line for students who are experiencing any distress/have mental health concerns. Speak with a CAMHS Cares Counselor any time by calling 617-495-2042 (this number is located on the back of your Harvard ID).

Harvard students have access to virtual care services with at no cost, including 12 therapy visits, unlimited coaching, self-care content, TALK Now, and community forum.

Students looking to secure a long-term therapist or psychiatrist can utilize , Harvard's referral database, for providers in the community that accept their insurance. Students on the student health insurance plan (Blue Cross Blue Shield) need to make sure while on ThrivingCampus that the list of providers is correctly filtered to BCBS under insurances.

, Harvard students with the student health insurance plan (BCBS) have $0 co-pays for the first 8 sessions and then $35 co-pays after that. Students have coverage until July 31st each year.

Learn more about .

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø  promotes mental health and wellness amongst the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø student body through campus campaigns, workshops, support groups, and shared resources.

The Kennedy PhD Student Association’s Mental Health Committee makes sure students are aware of mental health resources at and outside of Harvard and hosts wellness events. They also conduct the annual PhD student survey. Current lead is Aditi Bhowmick.

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø students can learn how to prioritize and support wellbeing, seek care when needed, and help others in need through the  (HarvardKey required).

 is an eLearning course for faculty and staff to provide them with increased knowledge and awareness about student mental health and wellbeing. It also provides information on skills, tools, and resources to support students experiencing emotional distress. This is a highly interactive role-play module!

is a multi-specialty medical practice exclusively for members of the Harvard community.

•  > Call them at 617-495-5711 before walking into HUHS.
•  > Communicate with your providers, review information that is available in your medical record, and schedule available appointments.
•  > Familiarize yourself with plan benefits and coverage before you need care.
• > Grab over-the-counter medications/health care products at a price that is far less than what would be charged at CVS or another retail pharmacy. The ScriptCenter is available 24/7 in the entrance of HUHS on the 1st floor of the Smith Campus Center.

The  works to cultivate a healthy and engaged Harvard community through education and the promotion of holistic health and wellbeing.

•  > Students are welcome to take advantage of the classes offered at CWHP (there is a charge for some classes).
• Schedule an or appointment (there is a cost for these services)
•  > Students are encouraged to explore their free mindfulness offerings/programs.
•  > CWHP offers a series of workshops FREE for students/leaders of student organizations including yoga, mindfulness, and health promotion topics. Request a workshop online or at a location convenient to you.

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø students have access to  in a broad range of movement styles and dance traditions and are designed for all levels and abilities. Taught by the Dance Program's exceptional , many classes also feature live musical accompaniment.

is a University-wide initiative that promotes various forms of physical activity in an effort to promote holistic wellbeing across the Harvard community. The program sponsors weekly walks and runs for both beginners and experienced runners. Any pace, any distance. All Harvard affiliates welcome!

 provides fitness facilities and programming to the Harvard Community, with group exercise, personal training, and more. There is a for ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø students.

Through the , students have options to disclose a concern anonymously, request an informal resolution, or file a formal complaint.

OGE’s Prevention & Awareness Program delivers customizable trainings and programming in person or virtually, for faculty, staff, and students. Learn how to .

The Team is a resource that supports all people and communities at Harvard related to:

• The impact of sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, abusive relationships, discrimination on the basis of gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or uncertainty about an interpersonal experience
• Reproductive health navigation
• Accountability and support for individuals and communities who may have caused harm

They offer:

• Survivor support, counseling, and groups
• Advocacy and accompaniment (medical, academic, procedural, housing, etc.)
• Resource navigation and consultation
• 24/7 confidential hotline
• Workshops for culture change such as: everyday accountability practices, how to support a peer, resources for supporting friends, and trauma-informed practices

The SHARE Team supports people’s right to self-determination, bodily autonomy, gender affirming care, and reproductive choice. They will offer you support in figuring out what is the right next step for yourself.

Email oge_share@harvard.edu or call 617-496-5636 to make an appointment with a SHARE counselor. For more urgent concerns, you can call their at 617-496-9100.

Connect with a to explore supportive measures or no contact orders. Learn about our Title IX policies and procedures and other important resources.

The helps students optimize their learning at Harvard through individual meetings with academic coaches as well as group workshops and accountability sessions. ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø students can book an appointment through the or email academicresourcecenter@harvard.edu.

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Communications Program helps students improve, develop, and execute written, spoken, and digital policy communications skills. They offer free private sessions with a writing and public speaking consultant.

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Library's provide individualized support for ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø students working on writing projects. Tutors are trained by an ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø faculty member to help bring out the best writing in their peers through one-on-one workshopping.

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø librarians can help students find resources (articles, books, data), conduct a literature review, assess source quality, cite sources and avoid plagiarism (including by using Zotero), collect and clean data, use programming/coding tools, implement analytical methods, visualize data, and manage their data responsibly.

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can support MPP and MPA/ID students working on Policy Analysis Exercise and Second Year Policy Analysis projects with quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Students have access to the . They can counsel you to help manage specific health concerns or conditions, such as diabetes, elevated lipids, high blood pressure, gastrointestinal disorders, food allergies, and eating concerns/disorders. They also can advise you based on your personal needs, including sports nutrition, vegetarian/vegan nutrition, improving nutritional balance, becoming a competent eater, and weight management.

Students do not require a referral. Call 617-495-2068 to make an appointment.

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø students may elect to purchase , a declining balance meal plan for use in designated Harvard University Dining Services campus cafés. Receive a 10 percent discount for any purchase made with your meal plan.

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The (HarvardKey required) seeks to make food leftovers available after events are finished to help reduce the volume of our campus' food waste and connect food with our community members.

Sign up by emailing ´Ú´Ç´Ç»å³¦³ó²¹¾±²Ô-Âá´Ç¾±²Ô°ª±ô¾±²õ³Ù²õ​.³ó°ì²õ.³ó²¹°ù±¹²¹°ù»å.±ð»å³Ü to be notified when the next Food Chain event is held.

Groups of 2-5 ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø students can invite an ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø faculty or staff member to the HUDS Café or a  (Saloniki Greek not included) using a Crimson Cash Card provided by the Office of Student Services. Each participant may spend up to $15​. Students can participate in this program twice each semester.

(HarvardKey required).

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Disability Resources > ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø students request accommodations through from the Office of Student Services, who serves as Disability Accommodations Coordinator. To receive accommodations, students must disclose and provide medical documentation about their disability, which may be physical, mental, learning, and/or temporary.

serves as a central resource on disability-related information, procedures, and services for the Harvard community.

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (ODIB) supports, advocates for, and advises the Harvard Kennedy School community, including students, to help nurture development, well-being, and success. ODIB works collaboratively across the Kennedy School’s centers, programs, and departments to create accountability, build competency, and mobilize the community toward a more inclusive future. Associate Director Andres Galindo serves as the student-facing function of the office and is responsible for supporting students around DIB issues and activities.

±á²¹°ù±¹²¹°ù»å’s works with stakeholders and partners across the University to create capacity, build community, and spark innovation in support of antiracist and inclusive initiatives.

 is a professional community representing many of the world’s religious, spiritual, and ethical traditions, and shares a collective commitment to serving the spiritual needs of Harvard University. 

The  (HIO) provides information on a range of topics, including immigration issues (work permits, travel), financial questions, adjustment to life in the United States, and resources at Harvard and in the community. International graduate students are given the opportunity to participate in the HIO's , which connects them with local volunteer hosts living in the Cambridge and Boston areas.

Leah Boccaccio serves as the HIO Advisor for ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø and is available to help students with immigration services and other needs.

The  is a highly confidential and independent resource available to anyone from ±á²¹°ù±¹²¹°ù»å’s community seeking assistance with any issue affecting one’s work or studies. The Ombuds Office can help you think through potentially challenging communications you are initiating or to which you are responding.

The Office offers coaching in how, when, and if to have a difficult conversation and provides impartial facilitation of 1:1 and group conversations.

Some core functions of the  include responding to criminal incidents; checking on the well-being of students, faculty, and staff; responding to disturbances; providing escorts; taking reports of lost and stolen property; responding to lockouts; investigating suspicious activity; responding to alarms; and investigating trespassers or unwanted guests.

HUPD offers:

• A  as well as the ability to and/or .
•  for students to utilize supports in staying safe. 
•  > Students can schedule a personal visit from Sasha or request her presence at an on-campus event by .

is an entirely volunteer-run organization open to the spouses, partners, and family members of all Harvard students, post-docs, visiting fellows and other affiliates.

HSSPA membership is free, and you can join .