Work/Life Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How do I find housing in Boston area?
  2. I am Harvard paid and benefits eligible tenured or tenure-track faculty. What childcare resources are available to me?
  3. I am Harvard paid and benefits eligible non-tenure track faculty, postdoc, or staff. What childcare resources are available to me?
  4. I am an incoming faculty or postdoc and I am not sure which institution my pay and benefits will be coming from. How do I get started looking for childcare?
  5. I am a student at HMS, HSDM, or SPH. What childcare resources are available to me?
  6. I am a GSAS student on the Harvard Longwood Campus. What resources are available to me?
  7. I need summer and school vacation coverage. What are my options?
  8. What are the fitness/athletic facilities in the area?
  9. Where can I get assistance with setting up a will or a trust?
  10. Is there a notary public on campus?

1. How do I find housing in Boston area?

Buying:

    • *Harvard’s Employee Assistance Program: 877-327-4278.  EAP provides consultations and referrals for first time home buying, legal assistance with real estate purchase and sale, apartment searches, and home cleaning and moving services.
    • Harvard University Housing (HUH) offers a broad range of housing and real estate services to the University’s graduate students, faculty, and employees.
    • Home Buying & Selling Benefits: Learn about Harvard’s Real Estate Advantage Program (REAP), which includes assistance finding an agent, free seminars, preferred mortgage lenders and cash back program.

Off campus rentals:

    • Harvard’s Employee Assistance Program: 877-327-4278.  EAP provides consultations and referrals for first time home buying, legal assistance with real estate purchase and sale, apartment searches, and home cleaning and moving services (For benefits eligible employee only)
    • Off Campus Housing Database for Harvard students, faculty contains Roommate Finder Option.
    • Housing Resources including Longwood area resources and as well as two great resources produced by the city government of Boston.

On Campus rentals:

    • Harvard University Housing (HUH) offers a broad range of housing and real estate services to the University’s graduate students, faculty, and employees.
    • Housing Resources including Longwood area resources and as well as two great resources produced by the city government of Boston.

Short term accommodations (2 weeks – 3 months):

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2. I am Harvard paid and benefits eligible tenured or tenure-track faculty. What childcare resources are available to me?

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3. I am Harvard paid and benefits eligible non-tenure track faculty, postdoc, or staff. What childcare resources are available to me?

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4. I am an incoming faculty or postdoc and I am not sure which institution my pay and benefits will be coming from. How do I get started looking for childcare?

  • Explore childcare resources listed above with an understanding that your eligibility will be confirmed once your hiring paperwork is processed.  Contact your other institutions’ Human Resources Office or Faculty Affairs Office about available childcare benefits.
  • Contact Jennifer Weininger at worklife@hsph.harvard.edu or 617-432-1048 for individual consultation.

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5. I am a student at HMS, HSDM, or SPH. What childcare resources are available to me?

  • Longwood Medical Area Child Care Center LMACCC 395 Longwood Avenue,Boston MA 02115 LMACCC Website  Director: Kelly Quinn-Wilson Email: kquinn@masco.harvard.edu
  • Reach out to your school’s Office for Student Services.

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6. I am a GSAS student on the Harvard Longwood Campus. What resources are available to me?

  • You can find family resources, student community information, student/academic support, culture & recreation resources and health & wellness resources by going to the Student Life Resources page found here. For specific topic information, click on the links beneath the categories.

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7. I need summer and school vacation coverage. What are my options?

  • For summer and school vacation options,  visit  http://hr.harvard.edu/camps-and-school-vacation-options
  • Be sure to contact your Employee Assistance Program at 877-EAP-HARV (877-327-4278) and ask them to help you identify childcare coverage for that time (for benefits eligible employee only)

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8. What are the fitness/athletic facilities in the area?

Longwood Medical Area:

Cambridge Campus:

9. Where can I get assistance with setting up a will or a trust?

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10. Is there a notary public on campus?

The Harvard University Employee Credit Union provides free Notary services to their members. Visit their website for addtitional details.

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