University Resources for Behavioral and Educational Skills Training (UMB-UR-BEST)
UMB-UR-BEST, seeks to provide evidence-based and prevention-oriented mental health outreach services to students, staff, and the broader campus community at UMass Boston. The UMB-UR-BEST team, comprised of advanced Clinical Psychology doctoral students with a range of clinical and research experiences, offers a range of culturally sensitive and inclusive services that help promote mental health, wellbeing, and academic success.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to assist students and the campus community in creating a positive learning environment for the diverse student population at UMass Boston. We strive to promote student mental health, wellbeing, and academic success through a range of culturally sensitive and inclusive services. We are dedicated to helping our students with the intersection of their academics and wellness in ways that recognize the whole person, including all of the complexities of their identities, cultural values, and aspirations. This includes actively resisting systemic inequities, creating resources to increase access for marginalized students, and constantly reassessing the ways in which we and our services equitably meet the needs of our diverse campus community. Our focus is on wellness promotion and preventative services; however, we aspire to create proactive resources that help students thrive both personally and academically.
How Our Services Align With Student Well-Being
| Student Academic Success | Student Wellbeing | Cultural Awareness | Systemic Equity & Access | Community Engagement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic & Personal Wellness Workshop | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Academic, Health & Wellness Coaching | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Collaborative Offerings & Consultation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Targeted Neurological & Psychological Developments | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Our Services
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Wheatley Building, fl 2, rm 010-02-04
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125