Sexual Health Resources at Emerson
Health Services
Physical health clinic, including sex education, sexual health concerns, STI testing, birth control, paps, breast exams, testicular exams, PrEP, and more! Transgender/non-binary friendly care. Email us or call Health Services at 617-824-8666.
Counseling Services
Therapy and help finding resources in the community. Email us or call Counseling Services at 617-824-8666.
Healing and Advocacy Center
Support and advocacy-based counseling for people affected by violence. Email or call the Healing and Advocacy Center at 617-824-8857.
Local Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
Planned Parenthood
Accessible via the Green Line. Planned Parenthood offers STI testing, counseling, and treatment for all genders.
Sydney Borum Jr. Health Center (Part of Fenway Health)
HIV and STI testing is available for patients 12-29 years of age.
Fenway Health
STD testing through its community health centers AND through partnership with AIDS Action and the Multicultural AIDS Coalition; IUDs and Nexplanon also available.
Mass General Hospital Sexual Health Clinic
STI testing without insurance; call for appointments (no walk-ins) at their Boston and Chelsea locations.
BMC Boston STD Clinic
STI testing available; call for appointments (no walk-ins).
Emergencies
If you have been sexually assaulted:
Try to avoid going to the bathroom, showering, drinking, or changing your clothes until you get medical care. It helps preserve evidence in case you decide you want to pursue legal action in the future. (You don’t have to decide now.)
The Healing and Advocacy Center can be your advocate and help you get emergency medical care: 617-824-8857
Emerson College Police Department (ECPD) can receive immediate reports and respond to emergencies:
- Emergency line: 617-824-8888
- Main Line 617-824-8555
Emergency Rooms have specialized healthcare workers who can give you the care you need, perform a specialized exam, and collect evidence.