If there is an emergency that requires immediate assistance, call Northeastern University Police Department emergency line at (617) 373-3333 or 911.
Medical
Boston Area Urgent and Emergency Care
Boston is home of numerous top rated medical facilities. If you have a medical concern that needs immediate attention and cannot wait until the following business day, please visit a local urgent care.
If you are having an on campus medical emergency, please contact NUPD. For students off campus, here is a list of some of the local emergency departments available for immediate concerns or call 911.
Mental Health
Find@Northeastern
Find@Northeastern offers a suite of mental health supports including 24/7 urgent mental health care. With just one call, wherever you are in our community, you’ll reach someone to listen, respond, and be there to help. Available 24-hours a day, seven days a week by calling:
- 877.233.9477 (U.S.),
- 855-229-8797 (Canada), or
- +1.781.457.7777 (International)
Lean on Me
Lean On Me is a peer-to-peer text hotline that allows for easy access to confidential non-crisis support. Students can text 617-202-2948 at any time for emotional support from another Northeastern student.
National Mental Health Hotlines
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line 741741
Provides free, 24/7 emotional support via text. Text 741741 when you are in crisis/need to talk. A live, trained counselor will respond promptly and be available to provider support and assistance. www.crisistextline.org