University Health and Counseling Services offers a variety of nonjudgmental and confidential support groups each term for students to receive and offer support, explore different perspectives, and learn new ways of coping. Groups are available to current Northeastern students on the Boston campus and are held in-person at UHCS.
Support Groups
The Resilience Lab
Bi-Weekly on Tuesdays, September 23 – December 2 | 3:00 PM – 4:00PM
The Resilience Lab is a 6-week therapy group where students will explore identity, emotions, and healthy coping while building inner strength and connection.
Grief Support Group
[CLOSED]
The Grief Group is no longer admitting new students. If you are interested in learning about other available options, please reach out to Danette Mucaria, Associate Director of Mental Health d.mucaria@northeastern.edu
Anxiety & You: Skills Approach to Help Manage Anxiety
[CLOSED]
The Anxiety and You support group is no longer admitting new students. If you are interested in learning about other available options, please reach out to Danette Mucaria, Associate Director of Mental Health d.mucaria@northeastern.edu
What to Expect
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.
- It is important that group members are on time for visits.
- 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.
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 (d.mucaria@northeastern.edu, 617.373.2772).
Mental health support is available through UHCS and Find@Northeastern.
Workshops
Sleep Workshop
Mondays, November 3, 10, & 17 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | UHCS
This is a 3-week workshop series for students who struggle with insomnia or other sleep disturbances. Reflecting on current ineffective behaviors, we will incorporate mindfulness skills and healthy sleep practices.
Bienestar: Cultivating Emotional Wellness within the Latine Community
Monday October 6 & November 3 | 3:00 PM – 4:00PM | LatinX Center
Cultivating emotional wellness allows Latine identifying students the opportunity to foster connection, prioritize self-care, and helps generate more happiness, peace, and stability. These workshops also aim to support Latine college students in navigating social situations with confidence, authenticity, and cultural pride—without labeling or pathologizing their experiences. No advance sign up needed.
International Students Let’s Chat
Thursdays, September 25 – November 13 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | UHCS & Virtual
Meeting ID: 266 526 233 854 1 | Passcode: LT3Yd3DF
Come join fellow international students for practical guidance, cultural connection, and academic success strategies. Whether you’re navigating campus resources, understanding academic expectations, building connections, or adjusting to life in a new country, Let’s Chat welcomes all international students, and provides a safe space for you to share challenges or victories with peers with similar journeys. Weekly sessions cover topics like academic challenges, campus involvement, career planning, cultural adaptation, and building lasting friendships, etc.
Rainbow Roots: Cultivating Self-Compassion, Building Connection, & Accessing Care
Friday September 19 & October 17 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | UHCS
Friday November 21 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | LGBTQ+ Resource Center
A three-part, monthly workshop series designed to nurture emotional well-being, affirm LGBTQ+ identity, and build stronger student networks. This series blends psychoeducation, community dialogue, and resource navigation—offering a supportive space for students to grow together.
Reclaiming Your Voice: Coping, Community, & Connection
Wednesday, November 12 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Sacred Space, 200 Ell Hall
This workshop is open to any student impacted by sexual violence. The goal for this workshop is to hold space for survivors, create an opportunity for connection with oneself and others, and to support one’s path to healing from sexual trauma. While our ongoing psychoeducational support group series, HEAL, will return in Spring 2026, this workshop provides an opportunity for survivors seeking support, connection, and community in the meantime. Registration is not required, all students are welcome! Comfort Note: Therapy Dog from UHCS, Lana Banana, will likely be present for grounding and emotional support on the day of this workshop.