Emergency and After-Hours Care

In a life-threatening emergency on campus, call Simmons Public Safety at 617-521-1111. Off campus, call 911.

For concerns that can't wait until the Health Center is open, please visit:

• Beth Israel Lahey Health Urgent Care – Chestnut Hill | BIDMC
  

• Chestnut Hill Square, MA (617) 278-8500

• Approximately 4.5 miles from residence campus, best accessed via car/rideshare or T green line (D train) to Chestnut Hill

• Mass General Brigham Urgent Care: Walk-In Clinics Near Boston, MA
  

• 137 Stuart St., Boston Suite A7 (617) 393-5059

• Approximately 3 miles from residence campus, best accessed by T green line to Boylston
  

• 1285 Beacon Street, Brookline (617) 751-6205

• Approximately 1 mile from residence campus, best accessed by car/rideshare or T green line (C train) to Coolidge Corner

• PhysicianOne Urgent Care: Walk-in Clinic, Illness & Injury Treatment
  

• 1210 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA (617) 608-3215

• Approximately 4 miles from residence campus, best accessed by car/rideshare or T green line (D train) to Chestnut Hill

Many insurance providers offer a 24/7 "advice line" or similar where a medical provider is available to answer questions. Below is a list of advice lines for several common insurance providers. If your plan is not listed, consult your insurance card or the company’s website to find out if this option is available for you.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield (including the Simmons Student Insurance Plan): 1-888-247-BLUE (2583)
• Harvard Pilgrim Health Care: 1-866-750-2068
• Tufts Health Plan: 1-888-697-6546
• MassHealth: 1-800-973-6273
• Tricare: 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273)
• Aetna: 1-800-556-1555