Statement from the Division of Student Affairs and Wellness

“In light of the recent Supreme Court decision, UMass Lowell (UML) Health Services and the Office of Student Life and Wellbeing are committed to continue providing reproductive health care and resources to students. Any full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in classes (with the exception of online-only/CE students) can make an appointment with a nurse practitioner at Health Services, where they can access reproductive health care, including free condoms and pregnancy tests, birth control counseling and prescriptions, emergency contraception prescriptions, referrals to outside providers, and safe consultations with health care professionals.”


Resources

On Campus

Student Health Services

Students can make an appointment for access to contraception, emergency contraception, pregnancy tests, referrals to outside facilities, and safe consultations with a health care provider.

Did you know?

Unlike your Primary Care Provider appointments, there are no co-pays at Student Health Services.

Students are financially responsible only for diagnostic/lab tests or prescription fees not covered by their health insurance. Students who live out of state and have insurance coverage through their family back home should contact their insurance plan to determine their coverage of services, tests, and prescriptions in Massachusetts.

Off-Campus

Lowell Community Health Center

Lowell Community Health Center - includes a sexual and reproductive health program to educate patients on reproductive health and finding health services. Additional services include pregnancy testing and birth control information

Planned Parenthood of Massachusetts

Telehealth provider for abortion care and other reproductive health care needs. The Planned Parenthood (PP) in Boston is located near the Green Line of the T (MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority).

HealthQ (Health Quarters):

An off-campus provider that offers abortion, contraception and other reproductive health care, as well as gender-affirming hormone therapy.

  • Location: 280 Merrimack St, #544, Lawrence, MA 01843
  • Hours:
    • Monday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
    • Tuesday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Phone: 978-934-6800
  • HealthQ website

Online

Click on the names of the resources to access their websites.

Mental Health Care

UMass Lowell Counseling Services

Understanding reproductive health care and bodily autonomy can be scary and overwhelming. For resources to support your mental health, please visit Counseling Services.

Sexual Violence Prevention & Reporting

If you have been sexually assaulted…

  1. Get to a safe place.
  2. Don’t change your clothes, shower or go to the bathroom. To find out how to preserve evidence, contact the UMass Lowell Police Department (see the Report a Concern & Contacts webpage) or any local police department.
  3. Get Help: