CSDS offers transformative experiences of spiritual exploration, inter-religious dialogue, and service learning across Northeastern’s global campuses. Silicon Valley students can receive assistance and support for a wide range of spiritual and personal needs through virtual and confidential 1:1 Spiritual Advising. There are over 25 Spiritual Advisors to choose from spanning diverse religious, spiritual, and humanist traditions.

Wellness Room (4 N 2nd. 10th floor)

• Enjoy this designated space for meditation, prayer, and relaxation. The Wellness Room is a shared resource. Please be respectful of the space and use for up to roughly 20 minutes at a time. No booking required.

Gym (75 E Santa Clara. P1 Level)

• Various cardio machines and weights. Restrooms include showers.

Game Room (75 E Santa Clara. P1 Level)

• Various interactive games including pool tables and air hockey.

OPEN provides supportive, accessible, and non-judgmental education and services to students on the topics of alcohol and other drugs, sexual violence, and sexual health. Visit OPEN’s website to learn more about their confidential resources.

Comprehensive health coverage administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

Eligible students are automatically enrolled in NUSHP for the academic year (September 1st – August 31st). Eligible Winter and Spring entrance students are automatically enrolled in NUSHP from January 1st to August 31st.

Students who elect to opt out of NUSHP must submit the NUSHP waiver, which requires proof of comparable coverage.Waiver can only be accessed on Gallagher after the health insurance fee appears on your bill.

NUSHP does not include dental or vision services, however, NUSHP subscribers have access to Basix, a dental savings program offering access to dental care at substantially reduced rates from contracted dental providers.

The DAS serves Northeastern students who have documented disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended (ADAAA) of 2008. Under this definition, a person with a disability is one with a physical, mental, emotional, or chronic health impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity.

DAS staff members regularly work with students who have a variety of types of disabilities, including:

• AD(H)D
• Asperger’s Syndrome and related disorders
• Chronic and degenerative disorders
• Hearing loss
• Learning disabilities
• Mobility impairments
• Psychiatric disorders
• Traumatic or acquired brain injuries
• Vision impairment

MLOA is an option to consider when a student is diagnosed with a major medical illness, injury, or psychiatric illness, after the start of the term that significantly interferes with their ability to attend classes and complete requirements. For more information regarding this process, please visit the MLOA website. If you have any questions, please contact the UHCS Medical Leave Team by calling 617.373.2772 or emailing mloa@northeastern.edu.

• International students should read through the MLOA overview provided by the Office of Global Support (OGS) prior to applying for MLOA and follow each step to ensure they stay compliant with the requirements of their student visa.

OUEC offers students a place to discuss and report issues regarding discrimination and harassment and provide multiple pathways towards a resolution. Visit the OUEC website to read more about their services, learn about your reporting options, and/or file an online discrimination complaint.

Northeastern University’s Ombuds for Graduate Students offers confidential, impartial, and informal assistance to graduate students who have concerns related to their university experience. The Graduate Ombuds Office is independent of all other departments within the university, and the ombuds does not hold any additional positions at Northeastern.

We Care is an extended network of support services that provides help and encouragement to students who are experiencing unexpected challenges in their personal and/or academic life. If you are in need of help with academics, adjusting to campus/social life, missing or stolen possessions, travel issues, financial issues, or any other concerns, visit We Care’s website to learn more about their services.

This Northeastern University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) page provides medical, urgent care, primary care and mental health resources by location. For information about alcohol and other drug resources, check out the Office of Prevention and Education at Northeastern.

• IMPORTANT: Northeastern is not affiliated with any of the facilities listed, and as such, cannot vouch for the level of care or services provided.
• In any non-emergency situation always double check that the facility you are scheduling an appointment with and/or visiting is in-network with your health insurance PRIOR to receiving any services. Otherwise, you will be subject to paying higher out-of-network costs.

Do you have a health/wellness question or concern not addressed above? Reach out to Samantha Aldana, the Silicon Valley Wellness Program Specialist, at s.aldana@northeastern.edu.