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Health & Wellness

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The Schacht Center for Health and Wellness provides accessible, professional medical and mental health care, and wellness education to Smith’s diverse population. As college health care professionals knowledgeable about developmental issues, we work with students in promoting their physical and psychological well-being. We collaborate with the larger college community, supporting students in accomplishing their educational goals.

The Schacht Center is closed for Winter Break December 17 to January 3

We are available for medical and psychiatric emergencies. We will resume office hours on January 4th. 

Should you need emergency assistance please call 413-585-2800 and listen to the outgoing message for instructions, or refer to our Appointments & Contact Information page.

Should you have a COVID-related concern, contact testingandtracing@smith.edu or call 413-585-6993 and leave a detailed message. This voicemail is checked twice daily.

PATIENT PORTAL

Log in with your Smith user name and password to receive secure messages from medical providers on campus, schedule appointments for some types of visits, and access forms and information. Learn more about the patient portal.

For New Students: Please note that the patient portal will be available to new students after June 5, 2020, with unlimited access. See the New Student Resources page to learn about required forms and information before your arrival on campus.


Important COVID-19 Information

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus that causes respiratory illness. Symptoms include fever, cough, congestion, runny nose, stuffy nose, difficulty breathing, severe weakness and pneumonia. For updates on Smith’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, please visit the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) page.

Please read Massachusetts' guidance for staying safe this holiday season.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR HEALTH CARE

Explore Health & Wellness

Medical Services
The health care professionals in the Pelham Medical Service provides appropriate, comprehensive medical services to address the needs of college students.

Counseling Services
Counseling Services provides students with an opportunity to explore concerns and problems with a professional psychotherapist in a confidential setting.

Wellness Services
The college’s Wellness Services Office integrates innovative wellness initiatives into students’ academic, residential and extracurricular activities.

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Accidents & Emergencies

What to do in case of an accident or medical emergency, on- or off-campus.

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Student Health Insurance

Your options for medical insurance coverage while a student at Smith.

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Appointments &
Contact Information

Office hours, contact information and booking appointments.

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Health Alerts
& News

News and announcements from the Medical Service, Counseling Services and Wellness.

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About the Schacht Center

  • We can take care of most medical and mental health needs here on campus—free and confidentially.
  • There are no office visit charges for medical, mental health and wellness appointments.
  • Same-day and next-day appointments are available. Crisis appointments are available.
  • We can help 24/7, even if we are closed! If you are sick or injured and need medical advice or care, you can reach a nurse or counselor to help you.
  • All care is confidential, except in the case of life-threatening, dangerous emergencies.
  • We communicate with you through our patient portal. You will be notified by email when you have a secure message. Some appointments can be booked online in the portal.
  • Campus Police can provide urgent transportation if you are sick or injured.
  • Wellness Services provides a wide range of wholeness programs and offers drop-in hours as well as individual appointments.