Health & Safety
Counseling
Students often have difficulty adjusting to the college experience. The counselor provides a safe, confidential atmosphere where students may discuss any problems or difficulties they are experiencing. The counselor is available for private assessment and referral to mental and physical health facilities in the Boston area. An appropriate referral may be made for long-term counseling. Students may seek counseling referral assistance for academic, personal, and social issues. The counselor’s office is located on the second floor of 35 Commonwealth Avenue. There is no charge for utilizing the school counselor.
Office Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Contact Information
Cheryl Raiche, LCSW
P: (617) 217.9212
E: craiche@baystate.edu
Office Location: 35 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor
Medical Care
Although Bay State College does not have an on-campus health center, we are located in an area which provides students with a variety of healthcare options. It is highly advisable that students contact their health insurance provider prior to arriving on campus to discuss which facilities are covered and select a primary care physician in the immediate area.
Area Health Care Providers
Beth Israel Walk-in Clinic
330 Brookline Ave, Boston
(617) 667-3337
Harvard Vanguard Medical Center
165 Dartmouth St, Boston
(617) 859-5000
Mass General Clinic
(This hospital also has a walk-in psychiatric clinic.)
15 Parkman St, Boston
(617) 726-2000
Massachusetts state law requires all students enrolled ¾ time (9 credits per semester) or more to carry comprehensive health insurance. Many students are covered under a parent/guardian insurance plan. Please check with your insurance company for details. Students who are in need of insurance coverage may take advantage of an agreement between Bay State and American College Student Association, an independent insurance carrier. PLEASE NOTE: "Free Care" is not an acceptable form of health insurance for students enrolled at the College.
Click here to waiver or enroll in Bay State College's Accident & Sickness Insurance.
To download the Immunization Form, click here.
Campus Safety
Bay State College is located in one of Boston’s safest neighborhoods. For information on crime in our area last year, click here.
