Emergency Resources & Off-Campus Care
If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call University Police at (781) 891-3131. When off-campus, call or text 9-1-1.
There are many options for care in the greater Waltham and Boston Area. Most are a short Uber or Lyft ride away. Some are even accessible by campus shuttle.
Emergency rooms are for urgent, life-threatening medical or mental health concerns and are open 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462
(617) 243-6193
Mount Auburn Hospital
330 Mt. Auburn Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 499-5025
Bentley University Counseling Center
781-891-2274
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line
Text “start” to 741-741
The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386
Text "start" to 678-678
The Steve Fund
Text "STEVE" to 741-741
Emergency contraception, also known as the morning after pill, can be taken to help prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse. Though it is most effective when taken right away, it can be used up to 5 days after intercourse.
Emergency contraception is available at the Health Center during our regular office hours. Please call (781) 891-2222 to make an appointment. You can tell the reception staff your matter is private and be connected directly to a medical provider.
When the Health Center is closed, you can obtain emergency contraception at a local pharmacy, urgent care, or emergency room.
Helplines
Massachusetts Substance Abuse Helpline
1.800.327.5050
www.helpline.ma.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service (SAMHSA)
National Helpline 1.800.662.4357
www.samsha.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Campus Resources
Bentley University Health Center
(781) 891-2222
Bentley University Counseling Center
(781) 891-2274
Urgent care or walk-in clinics are used for minor illnesses and injuries that require medical attention but are not life-threatening. They offer access to physicians, specialists, nurses, lab testing and X-ray services. It is important that you check with your insurance company to understand what your financial responsibility is before going to these clinics. When the Health Center is closed, you can contact University Police if you need transportation: 781-891-3131.
PhysicianOne Urgent Care Waltham
1019 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02452
781-736-1800
AFC Urgent Care Waltham
1030 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02451
781-894-6900
These pharmacies are within two miles of Bentley. Osco offers a prescription delivery service for prescriptions written by our campus medical providers. Capsule can deliver prescriptions to your residence hall or off campus housing.
CVS Pharmacy
51 Linden Street, Waltham
(781) 894-4522
CVS 24-Hour Pharmacy
36 White Street, Cambridge
(617) 876-5519
Star Market Pharmacy
535 Trapelo Road, Belmont
(617) 489-6452
Accessible by campus shuttle
Walgreens
15 Main Street Waltham
(781) 642-8711
Capsule
Capsule provides free same-day prescription delivery to your residence hall, apartment, or office and the ability to text your pharmacist. All major insurance plans are accepted.
Bentley's Health Center offers HIV and STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) testing for students. In addition to on campus, please follow the link below for more information on STI/HIV testing sites in the Boston area.
If you've experienced sexual assault, relationship violence, or stalking, it is not your fault. You deserve to be safe and respected. No matter which resources or actions you choose, there are many people who are committed to help. Click here for a list of supportive resources, both confidential and private, on-and-off-campus.