Health & Wellness

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.
Hours and Contact
Call 413-585-2800 to reach us. 24/7 nurse advice and mental health support is available.
Download the TELUS app for free 24/7 mental health support.
Medical Services |
Counseling Services |
Wellness Services |
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9 a.m.–noon; 1–4:30 p.m. |
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
Monday–Friday |
Monday–Friday |
Monday–Friday |
413-585-2800 |
413-585-2800 |
413-585-2800 |
Announcements
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The Schacht Center will be closed for winter break from December 23, 2023 through January 2, 2024. Please call before or after break for assistance with routine matters. A list of resources will remain available over winter break.
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For COVID-19 related questions or for a student to report a positive case, please email COVIDCare@smith.edu.
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Here are other helpful resources for students, including information about the Student Health Insurance Plan, filling prescriptions, emergency funding information, and more!
Looking for reproductive health care? We offer a number of different services, and can refer you to one of our off-campus partners for procedures and more.
Confidentiality Statement
We respect your right to confidential, quality care. We believe that an interdisciplinary, coordinated approach delivers the optimal quality of care. You should know that:
- Medical and counseling records are separate from other college departments. All Schacht Center medical and counseling records are confidential and cannot be accessed by other college departments.
- The Schacht Center is an integrated center for physical and mental health needs and your records are accessible to Schacht Center staff within the medical and counseling services.
- Entry of psychotropic medications prescribed by the Schacht Center is made in the medical record.
- No medical or counseling information is shared outside of Health Services without your consent. Exceptions to this include emergencies and where it is mandated by law.
- Information relevant to your care may be shared, on a need-to-know basis, among the professional medical and counseling staff of Health Services.
- Student permission is required to share information with parents, guardians or other individuals except in emergencies.