Let’s Chat

Let’s Chat is an informal drop-in counseling service for MIT undergraduate and graduate students. You can use Let’s Chat for free, confidential consultations with clinicians from MIT Health’s Student Mental Health & Counseling.

Students who wish to participate in Let’s Chat can visit in-person, drop-in hours at the MIT Office for Minority Education, or schedule a visit during Virtual Let’s Chat hours. See below for dates. 

When should I use Let’s Chat?

• If you are not sure about the counseling process, and want to know what it’s like to speak with a clinician
• If you want to learn about student mental health resources
• If you aren’t interested in ongoing counseling, but you want a clinician’s perspective on an issue or challenge
• If you have a specific problem and want to speak with someone about it. Common issues might include: stress, sadness, anxiety, difficulty adjusting to school, family problems, and relationship issues.
• If you have a concern about a friend and want advice on what to do 

Let’s Chat is not a substitute for formal counseling and does not constitute mental health treatment. Other options for care at Student Mental Health & Counseling include: individual counseling, group counseling, walk-in services, 24/7 consultation, and more. If you are in crisis, call Student Mental Health & Counseling at 617-253-4481, option 2, and ask to speak with a mental health clinician, or call 911.