New Students Welcome Message
Thompson Health Center
105 The Knolls
(413) 597-2206
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am – 5pm and Wednesday 10am – 5pm
The Health Center is open until 5 pm Monday-Friday with the phones going to the “on call evening coverage” at 4:45 pm. If you have an urgent need, please call (413) 597-2206 and listen to the “after hours” options. Thank you.
Pond House for Wellbeing
Integrative Wellbeing Services
100 Hoxsey Street
(413) 597-2353
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5pm
Friday 8:30am – 4pm
Emergencies— In case of a mental health emergency, we encourage you to use emergency services in your area by dialing 988 or if at imminent risk, dial 911. If you are experiencing an urgent psychological crisis call IWS at (413) 597-2353 and select option 2 to speak to the on-call clinician. You can also call Campus Safety and Security at (413) 597-4444 to be connected with crisis services.
Local Healthcare Options
Please note that all services listed will require you to use your current health insurance or pay out of pocket for your care.
Emergency Rooms:
Northern Berkshire Campus of BMC Emergency Room
71 Hospital Ave., North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-5256
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
100 Hospital Dr., Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-6361 or (800) 543-1624
Berkshire Medical Center (BMC)
725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-2000
Local Walk-In & Urgent Care Clinics
The following clinics will typically provide care to patients with minor illnesses and injuries, including, but not limited to, coughs, colds and flu; eye and ear infections; pulled and strained muscles; cuts and scrapes; bites, stings, and rashes; stomach aches; and other conditions. Both SVMC Express Care/Urgent Care and Berkshire Health Urgent Care clinics can test for common illnesses, provide imaging services like x-ray, give some vaccinations and flu shots, and conduct sports and school physicals. No appointment is necessary. Most insurance is accepted.
SVHC Urgent Care
856 State Road North Adams, MA (next to Stop & Shop)
Hours: Daily 8am – 8pm
(413) 727-8088
Express Care at Southwestern Vermont Medical (x-ray available for visit)
140 Hospital Drive, Medical Office Building, Suite 111, Bennington, VT 05201
Hours: Daily 8am – 6pm
(802) 440-4077
Berkshire Health Urgent Care (x-ray available for visit)
505 East Street, Pittsfield, MA
Hours: Daily 10am – 7:15pm
(413) 997-0930
510 Medical Walk-In
510 North Street# 5
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am – 3pm
(413) 499-0237
Transport for Students
If you are a student and make an appointment for medical services (Doctors, Dentists, Eye Doctors, Physical Therapy, Urgent Care, etc.) and you need transportation, please allow 48 hours’ notice to ensure the availability of a van (other than Urgent Care), call (413) 597-4545. Thank you.