Health and wellness is an important part of student life at Simmons. We offer students unlimited access to our award-winning sports center, healthy eating options in the dining hall, and access to professional health services, including a campus health center, counseling services, health education, and campus ministries. We also have a wellness hall that is substance free, and supports a healthy and holistic lifestyle.
Simmons College Health Center
The Simmons Health Center, located on the residence campus, offers health care to Simmons students seven days a week, 24 hours a day during the academic year. Physicians, registered nurses, and nurse practitioners staff the center. All physicians are board certified and have appointments at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, both just down the street.
J. Garton Needham Counseling Center
The Counseling Center's staff offers personal counseling services to undergraduate and graduate students who wish to discuss their concerns and questions with staff psychologists, or interns in psychology, counseling, and social work.
Health Education
The Health Education Program educates students about important health topics and fosters a health-conscious culture at Simmons. Programs are taught in classes, residence halls, through clubs, organizations, and sports teams. Topics include safety in the city, a self-defense course, healthy relationships, stress and time management, smoking cessation, healthy eating, eating disorders, drugs and alcohol, and safe sex.
Campus Ministries
Spiritual well-being is an important consideration for many students. There is an Office of Campus Chaplains, as well as several student religious organizations available to you.
Lifelong Exercise & Activities Program
The Lifelong Exercise & Activities Program (LEAP) is designed to provide noncredit instructional classes, workshops, field trips, professional training, and recreational activities. LEAP provides both the education and opportunity to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The Wellness Hall (South Hall)
South Hall is substance free. The residence life staff works with the residents of the hall to integrate the concept of holistic health in to the residential community. All Wellness Hall residents agree not bring the influence of alcohol or other drugs into the residence hall. Special programs and events offer many ways to encourage students to enhance their self-awareness and develop a personal perspective of mind, body, and soul.
