Health and Wellness Schumann Fitness Center (Boston) The Schumann Fitness Center, located in the Flanagan Campus Center on the Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT) campus, offers fitness opportunities to MCPHS, WIT, and Mass College of Art and Design students. The Schumann Fitness Center offers an array of Nautilus, cardiovascular, and free-weight equipment. In addition, group exercise and wellness classes such as kickboxing, Pilates, yoga, and Zumba are offered to meet campus needs. The Schumann Fitness Center houses the Colleges of the Fenway (COF) intramurals program, which promotes team sports activities between and among the five COF campuses. Students participate in recreational sports, including basketball, volleyball, flag football, and soccer (for both men and women). The COF intramural program achieves the benefits of a large university setting while still catering to the diverse needs of each institution. For more information, refer to the COF Intramurals website at www.colleges-fenway.org Recreation and Wellness (Worcester) All students have free 24-hour, 7 day a week access to the University wellness center located at 25 Foster Street. The gym includes cardio and strength training equipment and a state-of-the-art computerized Fitness-On-Demand space for interactive classes tailored to individual needs. Recreation and Wellness (Manchester) All Manchester students have access to six Granite YMCA locations at no cost. During the first two weeks of each semester, students can sign-up at the location of their choice to take advantage of this benefit. The YMCAs are located in downtown Manchester, Goffstown, Concord, Portsmouth, Rochester, and Londonderry. Counseling Services The mission of Counseling Services is to support the intellectual, emotional, social, and cultural development of students in a multicultural environment. Counseling Services offers varied services to students of the Boston, Worcester, and Manchester campuses. These include short-term counseling (four to eight sessions); crisis management; psychoeducational workshops and programs; a resource and referral service; and consultation to student groups, faculty, and the University community. The staff values an atmosphere that is welcoming and comfortable for all students regardless of race, gender, ethnic background, age, sexual orientation, religion, citizenship, or disability. In the case of a serious mental health emergency on the Boston Campus: If you are experiencing a mental health emergency during regular business hours (M-F 8:30am-4:30pm) come to our office at Fennell 3rd floor, or call us at 617-732-2837. Outside of business hours, please call 617-732-2837 and press 9 to be directly connected to the after-hours counselor. Additionally, for emergencies, call 911, or go to your local emergency room. In the case of a serious mental health emergency on the Worcester Campus: If you are experiencing a mental health emergency during regular business hours (M-F 8:30am-4:30pm) come to our office at 40 Foster Street, 1st Floor of the Academic Tower. At any hour, any day call us at 508.373.5718 and press 9 to be put in touch with a mental health counselor. Additionally, for physical emergencies, contact Public Safety, call 911, or go to your local emergency room. In the case of a serious mental health emergency on the Manchester Campus: If you are experiencing a mental health emergency during regular business hours come to our office at 1260 Elm Street, office 118D, on the lower level, or call us at 603.314.1781 or 603.314.1783. Outside of business hours, please call 603314-1781 and press 9 to be directly connected to the after-hours counselor. Additionally, for emergencies, you can call Manchester Mental Health at 603-668-4111, call 911, or go to your local emergency room. If you are worried about another student, please follow the same protocol listed above in order to ensure the safety of that student. If you are experiencing a period of increased difficulties or a change in your emotional well-being, please contact MCPHS Counseling Services to set up an appointment to discuss these concerns with a mental health care professional. Please refer to https://www.mcphs.edu/student-life/counseling-servicesfor more detailed information about services available at each campus, as well as interactive screenings, questions, and answers about Counseling Services, and other helpful links.
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