The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted life at Amherst College, the nation, and around the world. Our thoughts are with our students and those they love and who love them, and with our colleagues and our local community. We are eager to support our students and community in this challenging time and the uncertainty that may lie ahead.
We aim to support the Amherst community in healing, growth, connection, and empowerment. Our work is guided by our core values of compassion, social justice, flourishing, hope, professional excellence, and student-centeredness.
To access a counselor or get crisis mental health care, call us at 413-542-2354. In the event of an immediate, life-threatening emergency, please call Amherst College Police emergency line at 413-542-2111. If you or someone you know are having thoughts of suicide, call or visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) or reach the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741 (in the U.S.).
The Counseling Center is a confidential resource for the Amherst community. Our clinical services are confidential, and your conversations with us are privileged. We will not share any information about you without your explicit written permission, including with academic departments, parents, faculty members or others. Read our Policy on Confidentiality for more details.