Health
Arizona is a desert and temperatures during summer are between 110-120 degrees, during evening hours as well.
Tips to cope with extreme heat:
- Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible.
- Drink more water than usual and do not wait until you are thirsty to drink.
- Limit outdoor activity, especially midday when the sun is hottest.
- Wear and reapply sunscreen as indicated on the package.
- Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing
- If you feel dizzy, weak, or nauseous, seek medical attention immediately
Arizona monsoon season begins in the summer, which can include the following:
- Dust Storms
- Flash floods
- Lightening
Monsoons are generally infrequent however very powerful and dangerous, during a monsoon it is advised to seek shelter and wait out the storm.
HOTLINE NUMBERS:
Crisis Call Line: 480-921-1006
Crisis Text line: Text HOME to 741741.
Here are a few tips on stress management and self-help techniques for dealing with stress.
Relax with some guided meditation (audio clips).
Quick flow chart to guide yourself on what to do when you are feeling overwhelmed.
Carrie Monica
Assistant Director, Counseling Services
email: caroline.monica@asu.edu
cell: (480) 881-6943
web: eoss.asu.edu/health
You are able to buy a summer membership for the SDFC for $40 (covers June & July), please ensure that you tell them you are a part of the MTBI Summer program and have cash /check/cc available for payment. (SDFC is circled on the campus map)
ASU Tempe Health Services Building Info.
Phone: (480) 965-3349
Summer Hours: Monday – Friday, 8a.m. – 5p.m.
The last patient accepted for appointment or walk-in care is 30 minutes prior to close.