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If you’re reading this, admitting you’re not okay can be really scary, and that’s alright.
If you're reading this, know that you're part of a vast community where solitude meets solidarity — you are never alone.
If you’re reading this, it’s okay to step back and take some time to rest, heal, and grow.
If you’re reading this, it must be quite tough for you right now, and wow, I know how that feels.
If you’re reading this, I think you might be surprised by how much a loaf of bread can teach you about life.
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One of the best ways to contribute to our mission is to author your own letter. Share your story, thoughts, or support with your community today.
Connect with us
Follow us @IfYoureReadingThisBU, or email IYRT@bu.edu to get involved with our chapter.
Resources
IfYoureReadingThis.org is one of many great resources available to Boston University students. Below we’ve provided a brief description of a few of these resources, as well as how to access them. While this list is not exhaustive, we hope it is helpful.
BEHAVIOR MEDICINE AT STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES (SHS)
SHS provides group therapy, short-term counseling and medical management. If students have long term or specific treatment needs they can provide connection to a clinician in the community that takes your insurance.
Location: 881 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Phone: (617)-353-3569
GRIEVING, REFLECTING, AND CULTIVATING EMPATHY (GRACE)
A Boston University School of Medicine student organization dedicated to creating a space for students to have meaningful conversations about loss and to develop an understanding of the nuances of grief as a care provider.
They aim to foster an emotionally supportive environment of colleagues sharing experiences and to facilitate stimulating discussion about our personal philosophies towards life.
E-Mail: grace@bu.edu
SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE & PREVENTION CENTER (SARP)
SARP provides free-of-charge counseling and medical, legal and academic advocacy to BU students who have experienced a traumatic event, including rape, sexual assault, dating violence, and other types of interpersonal violence. Discussions with SARP counselors are confidential.
Location: 930 Commonwealth Avenue, 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02215
Phone: (617)-353-7277
PHYSICIAN HEALTH SERVICES
This resource is specific to the Boston University School of Medicine.
PHS is a confidential resource of physicians, residents, and medical students including behavior or mental health issues, substance use disorders and/or physical illness. PHS provides a safe environment for physicians to talk to peers about the stress and demands of modern medical practice.
Location: 860 Winter Street, Waltham, MA 02451-1414
Phone: (781)-434-7404
Est. 2022
By Kendall jenkins, Class of 2024
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