On average, 15–20 percent of MIT students visit MIT Medical’s Mental Health and Counseling Service every school year. Mental health services at MIT Medical are covered by the MIT Student Medical Plan, which is included with tuition, so students have no additional charge or copay when they take advantage of mental health and counseling services provided on campus.
The Mental Health and Counseling Service can help students who are experiencing symptoms of stress or depression, dealing with sleep difficulties or relationship problems, or trying to cope with other concerns. Clinicians are also available to speak with parents, friends, or professors who are worried about an individual student. Although we can’t usually share specific information about patients, we can offer advice about ways you can help.
With more than 20 clinicians on staff, there’s never a wait list for ongoing clinical care or urgent consultations. Students will have an initial appointment within a week of contacting the service, and, for urgent concerns, walk-in hours are available from 2–4 p.m. every weekday afternoon. , For very urgent matters, mental health clinicians are on call 24 hours a day.
