University Health and Counseling Services offers a variety of groups each term in an effort to support your varying needs. We are happy to help you find the best fit for you.
All groups provide a nonjudgmental and confidential space in which to learn as well as to receive and offer support. You’ll explore different perspectives and new ways of coping. Groups are a brave space for personal connection and personal growth. UHCS is located at 70 Forsyth Street, Suite 135, Boston MA.
To learn about workshops, please scroll to the bottom of the page. Workshops are held virtually and open to Northeastern students globally. Groups are for CURRENT Northeastern students in Massachusetts only and are held at EST.
What to Expect – Support Groups
I’m interested in participating in a group. What do I need to do?
- To express interest in participating in a group, you’ll need to submit an interest form. The link to the form is included in the group descriptions, below. Space is limited so please fill out the interest form as soon as you know which group you’d like to attend.
- Please pay attention to the dates and times of the support groups offered before you complete the interest form to ensure there are no scheduling conflicts. We ask that you only submit interest forms for groups you can commit to attending.
- The group interest form will be sent to the group facilitator for the group that you expressed interest in. The facilitator will reach out to you within one week of receiving your interest form. If you do not hear back within one weeks’ time, please contact UHCS at 617.373.2772. It’s important that you respond to their call or message. Groups fill up quickly and membership is limited, so your prompt response is helpful.
- The facilitator will talk with you about the group and next steps. If the group is already full (no longer accepting new members), they can assist you with connecting with additional resources instead.
The facilitator contacted me, and I’ve arranged to participate in the group. What else do I need to know?
- Check whether the group you are registered for is being offered in-person or virtually.
- If your group is in-person: Please arrive at UHCS five to ten minutes before the start time for the group. Upon arriving, please check in at the front desk with a Patient Associate. After checking in, have a seat in the seating area. The group facilitator will come out and greet you and escort you to the group room.
- If your group is offered virtually: At the time of registration, you will receive information on how to join the group. This information will include a link.
- Consistent group attendance is important. If you are not able to commit to attending all sessions, please consider participating at another time when you are better able to attend all sessions.
- It is important that group members are on time for visits.
I am interested in a group that is listed as no longer accepting new members. What are my options?
- If you are interested in learning about support groups that might be available outside of Northeastern, contact Danette Mucaria, Associate Director of Mental Health ([email protected], 617.373.2772).
- Mental health support is available through UHCS and Find@Northeastern.
SPRING 2025 SUPPORT GROUPS
Monday
Grief Group
Location: UHCS
3:00 PM – 4:00PM
January 27th to April 7th
A group to create space for those students who are struggling with loss and/or grief and are interested in a place to process in a group format.
Tuesday
HEAL Support Group
Location: UHCS
4:00 PM – 5:30PM
February 18th through April 15th (no group 3/3)
HEAL is an 8-week psychoeducational support group for survivors of sexual trauma. This group is offered in conjunction with OPEN’s Sexual Violence Resource Center. Prescreening for this group will begin on January 28th.
Wednesday
Transgender/non-binary support group
Location: UHCS
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
January 29th to April 9th (no group 2/19, 3/5, 3/19)
This is a group for folks who identify as trans/non-binary/non- conforming/gender fluid/agender or questioning their gender identity. This group provides a safe space for folks to talk about your journey, share difficulties and success, support one another, and build a community.
Thursday
Graduate Student Support Group
Location: UHCS
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Twice a month: 1st and 3rd Thursday – 2/6/25; 2/20; 3/6 – no group; 3/13, 3/20; 4/3, 4/17
Graduate students interested in joining a group that meets twice monthly focusing on peer mutual support to address some of the challenges with being a graduate student here at Northeastern University including coping with stress/demands, making connections/fostering relationships, identity development, and concerns related to academics and career after graduation.
International Student Support Group
Location: UHCS
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Two options available
Biweekly, in-person, at UHCS: Thursdays 1:30-2:30: 1/23, 2/6, 2/20 and 3/6.
Biweekly, virtual: Thursdays 1:30-2:30: 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27
Meeting ID: 277 607 453 04
Passcode: wY9po39m
Challenges for international students may relate to the following: adjusting to a new academic and social environment; finding companions of one’s own culture, religion, language, homesickness, loneliness, financial stress, social confidence or Visa issues.
This support group serves an open, non-judgmental, supportive and safe space for you, as an international student in NU, to gain awareness to explore your needs in life, make social connections, and learn skills to navigate in searching resources through the unique personal experiences shared by the group. Join us in-person on Boston campus or/and virtually (on Teams) every week to speak with a clinician from UHCS and your peers!
For students interested in the in-person offering, please express interest using the button below.
WORKSHOPS
Bienestar: Cultivating Emotional Wellness within the Latine Student Community
Location: LatinX Center
Monday, February 10th 4:00 PM – 5:00PM
Thursday, March 13th 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Friday, April 4th 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cultivating emotional wellness allows Latine identifying students the opportunity to foster connection, prioritize self-care, and helps generate more happiness, peace, and stability. No registration required.
The Achievement Alliance
Location: UHCS
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday – Second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Dates: 1/29; 2/12; 2/26; 3/12; 3/26; 4/9; 4/23
The Achievement Alliance is an 8-week workshop designed to help college students lessen stress through building executive functioning skills like time management, organization, and focus. This group will help student fine tune their habits, build momentum and to achieve their goals with confidence.