Resources for Health Emergencies
For life-threatening emergencies, please call 911.
Amherst Community Health Center Urgent Care
170 University Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
413-582-4400
Hours: 8a-8p M-F, 9a-5p Sat-Sun
Schedule a virtual visit here: https://www.cooleydickinson.org/programs-services/urgent-care/urgent-care-amherst/
How to get there by bus (PVTA): take the 33 (fare free) or B43 ($1.50 fare), stop 124.
MedExpress Urgent Care
424 Russell Street
Hadley, MA
413-253-0483
Hours: 8a-8p M-Th, Sat
Schedule a virtual visit or book a ride at medexpress.com and search for Hadley, MA.
How to get there by bus (PVTA): take the 33 (fare free) or B43 ($1.50 fare), stop 127 or 130.
University Health Services
Unfortunately, conference attendees cannot make use of UMass Amherst’s University Health Services, but you can call these numbers if needed.
For Health Advice: Nurse Triage Line 413-577-5229 or After Hours 413-577-5000
After-Hours Mental Health Emergencies: ProtoCall Crisis Line 877-831-7421
Concerns Related to the Institute
General Inquiries: lingstitute2023@umass.edu
Disability Accommodations: Need a notetaker, shuttle to your classes, or other support? Please contact the Program Manager at lingstitute2023@umass.edu subject line: Disability Accommodations.
Confidential Concerns and Conflict Resolution: Ombuds Office, 413-545-0867.
See this page for information on the services offered by the Ombuds Office.
Other Support Resources
UMass Amherst Police Department:
Non-emergency: (413) 545-2121
Walking escort service: (413) 545-2123
Anonymous Tips Line: (413) 577-TIPS (8477)
Center for Counseling and Psychological Health
(413) 545-2337 (including 24/7 crisis intervention)
Center for Women and Community
(413) 545-0883
Sexual Assault Support & Advocacy Hotline: (413) 545-0800 or (888) 337-0800
Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
(413) 545-9642
The Stonewall Center (Support for LGBTQ students)
(413) 545-4824