Boston University Student Health Services

Happy Juneteenth! Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day of freedom, resilience, and celebration of Black communities in the U.S. As we reflect on this historic day, we reaffirm our commitment to providing care that is inclusive and culturally sensitive to the identities, needs, and experiences of all BU students. We wish you a meaningful day of celebration, reflection, and community.

📣 Calling all BU students who are passionate about health and wellness! 📣

SHS is looking for BU students interested in mental health, sexual health, peer education, interpersonal violence prevention, and overall health & wellness to apply to become a program assistant or lead.

We are hiring for multiple graduate positions at Health Promotion & Prevention and SARP! These roles begin in August 2026 and end in May 2027. The pay rate is $15 - $17.50 per hour. Play a key role in supporting the health and wellness of your fellow BU students! Apply by our priority deadline, 6/15! Learn more and apply here: https://www.bu.edu/shs/shs-program-assistant-application-ay-26-27/

Happy Pride from SHS! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ This Pride Month, we're highlighting LGBTQIA+ health resources at SHS! We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for health and wellness, where students of all genders and sexualities feel represented and supported. BU students also have access to many other on-campus resources, such as and LGBTQIA+ student groups, which you can find .bu!

📣 Are you interested in supporting recovery on campus? We are looking for a BU student to support the BU Recovery Community as a program assistant! We're hiring two BU students to support the program.

Interested? Apply by June 15th. Applications submitted by June 15 will be given priority review. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Learn more and apply here: bu.edu/shs/recovery-PA.

💚May is Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚 SHS strives to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, and share resources for all BU students. We encourage you to check in with your mental health by taking a free, confidential online screening at bu.edu/shs/screening.

As we near the end of May, it’s also a good time to plan how to support your mental health during the summer. If you’ll be residing in Massachusetts this summer, you can continue or start treatment with SHS clinicians. If you’ll be out of state, we can help you find a therapist near where you live to continue your care. Supporting your mental health also extends beyond therapy – we can all take care of our mental health by staying connected to others, maintaining boundaries, and making time for rejuvenating activities.

❗The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Boston area for Tuesday, May 19- Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Stay safe in the heat by drinking plenty of water, keeping cool indoors with fans and/or air conditioning, and avoiding being outside when temperatures are at their hottest. ☀️

If you need relief from the heat, BU has multiple cooling center locations open! Know the signs of heat-related illness and call for help if needed! If you are on campus, call BU Police at 617-353-2121, or if you are off campus, call 911. Stay cool, Terriers!

Congratulations to all our graduating BU Terriers! 🎉 It has been a pleasure to serve you during your time at BU, and SHS wishes you the best of luck on your next adventure!

Attention graduating students! If you’re graduating this May and have SHIP insurance, your coverage lasts through August 14, 2026, and you can still receive care at SHS through that date. If you don’t have SHIP, your eligibility to be seen at SHS ends when you graduate. If you have questions about your SHIP coverage, visit https://www.bu.edu/shs/guide-for-graduating-students/ (link in bio) or call 617-353-3579.

Congratulations to all students who are in the final stretch – it’s been a pleasure to serve you!

Need a reset between study sessions? 🌿 There are many spots around campus that can help you recharge and boost your mental health. Swipe through to check out SHA Paula’s top recommendations! 💚

Finish this semester strong with tips from your All Ears SHAs to help avoid burnout! 📚 Good luck, Terriers!