Community Resource Guide

In the wake of the death on campus, Simmons has provided its students with resources to help them cope and grieve as a community. Here is a list detailing resources around campus and beyond that are available to those who may be grappling with this loss. 

Julia Rush, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Ongoing Resources:

  • Counseling Center:  The Counseling Center is open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. for in-person and telehealth counseling. If you need assistance after hours, you can call Simmons Public Safety at 617-521-1111 to be connected to additional support.
  • Student Assistance Program (SAP): Simmons is partnered with CommPsych for confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a resource available to both graduate and undergraduate students. 
  • Wellness Ambassadors Drop-In Hours: Wellness Ambassadors are students who are passionate about creating an inclusive space to approach wellbeing on campus and provide peer support. They will have the following office hours:
    • Nov. 13:
      5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Layla – Bartol Dining Hall – Layla will be having dinner in Bartol Hall if other students are looking for company during their meal.
    • Nov. 14: 
      11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Rachel – CLE Lounge – Plan Your Week
      1 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Layla – Meet at CLE Lounge – Walk and Tea
  • Weekly student organization event calendar: This spreadsheet is updated regularly to include all student organization events. 
  • ​​Fit at Simmons: There are weekly exercise classes taught by Simmons students in the Holmes Sports Center.  

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