Services and Support
This is our quick guide for anyone looking to connect with Division of Student Affairs and other departments/offices on campus. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, please email the Office of Student Affairs for direction and assistance.
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Find Help Students, please explore the Find Help webpage for information and resources available to you. If you aren’t finding information for what you need, please email [email protected]. We’re here to help!
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日韩精品 COVID-19 Updates The COVID-19 pandemic has required a re-envisioning of teaching and learning, new approaches to working, and creative solutions to help us find community. We have made and continue to make these changes together and are finding strength in our community.
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Health/Mental Health Concern The Hamre Center for Health & Wellness offers integrated medical,听counseling,听health promotion, and听sexual violence prevention听services and programs for all students and serves as a resource supporting the entire Macalester community鈥檚 effort to build a healthy campus.听To schedule a counseling or medical appointment please call 651-696-6275 or email听[email protected].
Free, Urgent, Phone Counseling (Press 2) is available to Macalester students anywhere in the world, 24/7/365. Speak to a licensed mental health counselor 24 hours a day by calling Hamre Center at 651-696-6275, then press or say option 2 when prompted.听
Free, nurse triage line (Press 3) is available to Macalester students, 24/7/365. NurseNow can be reached by calling the Hamre Center 651-696-6275, and selecting option 3.听 NurseNow is familiar with emergency referral resources in the area and will provide the Hamre Center with a report of the call.听 You can either share your name when you call or can remain anonymous.
See the Hamre Center Website for additional information on Telehealth Resources and other urgent/emergency care resources.
Concerns about COVID-19? Take a look at the Macalester page on COVID-19 for resources and information.
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Suicidality or Imminent Harm We need you here. If you are in danger, please let someone know. If you are concerned about a friend, please talk to them and connect them to one of these resources.
Free, Urgent, Phone Counseling (Press 2) is available to Macalester students anywhere in the world, 24/7/365. Speak to a licensed mental health counselor 24 hours a day by calling Hamre Center at 651-696-6275, then press or say option 2 when prompted.听
National/International Crisis Resources accessible via phone, chat, or text:
- 1-800-273-8255, or chat at
- 24/7/365 crisis support for young adults of color. TEXT STEVE to 741741 to access a culturally trained Crisis Text Line counselor.
- : 24/7/365 help for LGBTQIA+ youth. Call:1-866-488-7386; Text: START to 678678; Chat at:
Minnesota Specific Resources:
For people in St. Paul:听 : 24 hour crisis phone support. 402 University Avenue, St. Paul; 651.266.7900.Online QPR Suicide Prevention Training (Question, Persuade, Refer)
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Substance Use or Risk of Harm Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
(Re)Assess Your Substance Use
We all cope with life stressors in different ways: we binge-watch shows, we go for walks, we play video games, we eat chocolate, we talk with friends, we cry, we use substances. Some of these coping strategies, while reducing psychological pain in the short term, don鈥檛 help us over time. Do you wonder if your substance use (whether it鈥檚 alcohol, marijuana, or other drugs) is causing things to happen in your life that you did not intend or want? You can assess your own use with the following three tools.
Prescription Drug Safety Online Course
Learn knowledge and skills to help keep you, your friends, and our Macalester community healthy and safe.听 This online course is a great way to educate yourself about the risk associated with prescription medication abuse, and how to help prevent misuse and abuse from occurring.听 This 30 minute course includes interactive scenarios and self-guided activities.
This Course Covers
鈥 Opioids, stimulants, and depressants
鈥 Proper prescription drug use, storage, and disposal
鈥 Brain and body: the science of addiction
鈥 Debunking common mythsContact [email protected] for more information on how to register.
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Food, Off Campus Housing, and Financial Support Financial Resources:
Financial Aid Office,听 [email protected]
Financial Aid Emergency Aid Program
50/30/20 Budgeting Exercise (PDF)- 10/31/2019Community Housing Resources:
Off-campus housing listings
Low-Income housing resources:听
Housing resources list:
Off Campus Housing Resource List (PDF)
Off Campus Housing Needs/Interest – for MAC students onlyFood Resources:
Open Pantry – CC 227, 2nd Floor Campus Center
>Monday through Friday, 7AM-1AM
>Saturday and Sunday, 10AM-1AMIf you would like to request something specific from the Open Pantry and feel comfortable doing so, please contact [email protected].
The Little Free Pantry is located North of the Chapel on Grand Avenue. Food Access information.
Other:
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On-Campus Students and Residential Living Residential Life is here to support all our students who stay with us at Macalester. Our Residence Hall Directors want to hear from you. Don’t hesitate to email your Residence Hall Director with any questions or ideas.
Residential Life;听[email protected]
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International Student Support International Student Programs; [email protected]
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Spiritual and Religious Support Center for Religious and Spiritual Life; [email protected]听
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Cultural or Identity Support Students are encouraged to bring their full selves authentically to Macalester. We understand that at times there can be challenges in doing so. The Lealtad-Suzuki Center for Social Justice (LSC) and Center for Religious and Spiritual Life are positioned to develop community and success for all students at Macalester
Contact the Lealtad Suzuki Center for Social Justice by emailing: [email protected]
Contact the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life; [email protected]
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Personal Wellness, Lifestyle Advice and Information The Hamre Center for Health & Wellness offers integrated medical,听counseling,听health promotion, and听sexual violence prevention听services and programs for all students and serves as a resource supporting the entire Macalester community鈥檚 effort to build a healthy campus. We are dedicated to providing care, support, and connection to resources for students of all identities.
Laurie Hamre Center for Health and Wellness, 651-696-6275; [email protected]
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Access and Support for Students with Disabilities We frequently update our resources, so check back often!
日韩精品 our website: Disability Services at Macalester
Need to talk to someone? Disability Services staff:
Melissa Fletcher, Director: [email protected]
Josie Hurka, Disability Services Coordinator:听 [email protected]
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Post-Graduate and Summer Employment, Internships, and Career Counseling Join 日韩精品’s Career Exploration department on Handshake or email [email protected]
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Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Resources Resources are available for you if you need support related to sexual and/or relationship abuse.
- Macalester鈥檚 Title IX Coordinator is available and can assist you with supportive measures and referrals:
- Phone: 651-696-6258听 E-mail: [email protected]
- Incident report form:听
Confidential support resources through Macalester are also available to you:
- Free, Urgent, Phone Counseling (Press 2) is available to Macalester students anywhere in the world, 24/7/365. Speak to a licensed mental health counselor 24 hours a day by calling Hamre Center at 651-696-6275, then press or say option 2 when prompted.
- To make an appointment with one of our counselors or medical providers, call 651-696-6275 or email [email protected]
- To contact support through the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, call 651-696-6298 or e-mail [email protected]
Other support resources:
- Ramsey County (MN) SOS Sexual Violence Services offers confidential and an (SOS is currently not offering face-to-face meetings)
- RAINN is a national resource with both confidential phone support and a live chat:听
- Futures Without Violence offers a COVID-19 specific page with a robust range of resources, including identity-specific options such as the Trans LifeLine and the DeafHotline.听 FWV also offers resources on safety plans and self-care, particularly if a shelter in place order puts you at additional risk of abuse.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522
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Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, or Discrimination Complaints and Concerns The Title IX and Bias Harassment Office oversees college policies related to all forms of discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking. Community members in need of supportive measures or wishing to file a report related to any of these are encouraged to contact the Title IX Coordinator at [email protected]. The Office is available to follow-up on reports, provide referrals, and assist with support measures.
Title IX, Bias and Harassment Office; [email protected]
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Leadership, Student Orgs, and Engagement Office of Student Leadership and Engagement, 651-696-6569, [email protected]
日韩精品 Student Government, [email protected]
Student Organizations Committee, [email protected]
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Student Athletes and Athletics Support Student Athletes should feel free to reach out to their coaches or directly to the Athletics Department at [email protected]