Health & Wellness Abroad

Before You Go

It's important to make sure you're in good health, physically and mentally!

 

 

Physical Wellbeing

Schedule a consultation with your doctor or Student Health Services before you leave.

 

 

Vaccinations

Ask your doctor or check to see if your destination has recommended or required vaccinations:

 

  • CDC Travelers' Health: link
  • National Travel Health Network & Centre (NaTHNaC): link

 

 

Mental Wellbeing

Rice has resources to provide mental health support before and during your trip. Reach out for more info on how each office can support you:

 

  • Rice Counseling Center: link
  • SAFE Office: link
  • Student Wellbeing Office: link
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What if I get sick abroad?

In an emergency:

Call local emergency services – take note of this number before you leave!

 

 

After contacting emergency services or for non-emergency assistance:

Call Rice’s international travel assistance provider (Crisis24) at +1 443 926 0533 or email support@crisis24.com for help with:

 

  • Arranging appointments
  • Medical translation
  • Ensuring you are receiving appropriate care
  • Medical evacuations

 

 

Questions about Crisis24? Reach out to travelsafety@rice.edu.

 

 

Please note: As of September 1, 2025, International SOS is no longer Rice's assistance provider.

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Health & Wellness Resources

Health Resources at Rice

Before you leave:
  • Student Health Services: link

 

Before you leave & during your trip:
  • Rice Counseling Center: link
  • SAFE Office: link
  • Student Wellbeing Office: link

Travel Health Information (Including Recommended & Required Vaccinations)

  • American Red Cross – Packing a First Aid Kit: link
  • NaTHNaC – Country Information: link
  • U.S. CDC – Traveler Advice: link
  • U.S. CDC – Traveler Health by Destination: link
  • U.S. CDC – Yellow Book: link
  • WHO – Countries: link

Crisis24: Rice's Travel Assistance Provider

Crisis24:

You do not need to provide a membership number; calling Rice's dedicated hotline number above or emailing Crisis24 Support from your rice.edu email automatically identifies you as a member of the Rice community.

Visit Rice Global's Crisis24 information page (link) for more information on travel insurance and Crisis24.

Note: As of September 1, 2025, International SOS is no longer Rice's assistance provider.

Traveling with Medications & Medical Devices

  • Australian TGA – Travelling with Medicines and Medical Devices: link
  • Canadian Government – Travelling with Medication: link
  • INCB – Country Regulations for Travellers Carrying Medicines Containing Controlled Substances: link
  • NaTHNaC – Medicines and Travel: link
  • U.S. CDC – Traveling Abroad with Medicine: link

Mental Health & Wellbeing

  • British FCDO – Mental Health Abroad: link
  • Canadian Government – Mental Health when Travelling or Living Outside Canada: link
  • Find A Helpline: link
  • NaTHNaC – Travel and Mental Health: link
  • Rice Counseling Center: link
  • Rice SAFE Office: link
  • Rice Student Wellbeing Office: link