Wellbeing Resources for Trainees

Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Learner Emergency Assistance Fund

LEAF is an employer-sponsored charitable emergency fund launched by Chancellor Collins in 2019 to serve as a source of financial relief for UMass Chan Medical School learners who have encountered hardship from sudden, unexpected, time-limited expenses that could jeopardize the ability of the learner to persist in their training and education on our campus.

Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Financial Wellness Resources

Financial Pulse, our financial wellness program, provides students with the knowledge, tools, and resources to increase their financial literacy and demonstrate sound financial management practices and behaviors. Throughout the year we offer a variety of workshops, counseling opportunities, and an annual spring fair. (FB: @umassmedfinancialaid)

Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Student Health Resources

Location: 1st floor of the Benedict Building, University Campus.
Phone: (508) 334-8464
Family Medicine Clinic (appointment line/triage): (508) 334-2818
Email: studenthealth@umassmemorial.org

Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Student Counseling Services

Services available to all students. Costs of these services are covered by the prepaid Student Health Plan fee; no insurance billing and no additional charge to students for using SCS.

Mental Health Emergency FOR ALL STUDENTS: If a mental health emergency arises during business hours, please try to call our office first at 508.856.3220. In the event of an emergency at any time, call Emergency Mental Health (EMH) at 508-334-3562, your local ER, or 911.

Title IX & Positive Learning Resources

UMass Chan and the RTI are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment free of intimidation, harassment and sexual misconduct, including relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment. Such conduct is prohibited by federal law (Title IX) and UMass Chan. In addition, creating a Positive Learning Environment for every learner on campus is a top priority.

Max Baker Resource Center

The Max Baker Resource Center is stocked with food and resources. Located outside Amphitheatre I on the second floor of the Med School building, it is open to the UMass Chan community 24/7 via ID badge. Anyone can take as much as they need, anonymously.

Food Assistance through SNAP & WIC

For more information and to determine eligibility on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Woman, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC).

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