Statements & On-Campus Resources

Disability Services Statement

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Macalester College works hard to ensure that all facilities and programs are accessible to all students. Accommodations are based on individual need substantiated by appropriate documentation. Any students who believe that they may need accommodations based on the impact of a disability should contact the Disability Services office by emailing disabilityservices@macalester.edu, or by calling 651-696-6974 to schedule an appointment to discuss their individual needs. Students should then follow up with me directly on accommodations for this course.

Health and Well-being Statement

Here at Macalester, you are encouraged to make your well-being a priority throughout this semester and your career here. Investing time into taking care of yourself will help you engage more fully in your academic experience. Remember that beyond being a student, you are a human being carrying your own experiences, thoughts, emotions, and identities with you. It is important to acknowledge any stressors you may be facing, which can be mental, emotional, physical, financial, etc., and how they can have an academic impact. I encourage you to remember that you have a body with needs. In the classroom, eat when you are hungry, drink water, use the restroom, and step out if you are upset and need a break. Please do what is necessary so long as it does not impede your or others’ ability to be mentally and emotionally present in the course. Outside of the classroom, sleep, moving your body, and connecting with others can be strategies to help you be resilient at Macalester. If you are having difficulties maintaining your well-being, please don’t hesitate to contact me and/or find support from other resources on the following page.

Support for Mental Health

*In cases of life-threatening emergency, call 911.*

On-Campus Resources

Laurie Hamre Center for Health & Wellness

Leonard Center Room 53, 651-696-6275 (call to make an appointment). Follow macalesterhwc on Instagram. www.macalester.edu/healthandwellness/

  • Medical Services
    • There is no charge for an office visit to see a provider for most appointments
    • Medical providers can talk to you about your mental health.
  • Counseling Services
    • Health & Wellness counselors provide short-term counseling to students.
    • Drop-in counseling sessions are available each day; first-come, first-served basis.
    • Counseling staff offers multiple groups each semester. Check Hamre Center website for more information on specific groups being offered.
    • Let’s Talk - brief, drop-in chats with counselors on Wed., 3-4:30, Kagin Commons
    • 24 Hour Urgent Phone Counseling – PRESS 2
      • To speak to a mental health counselor at any time, call 651-696-6275, then press “2” to be connected to ProtoCall, a free phone counseling service that Macalester provides for students, available 24/7.
  • Self-Care Resources
    • Health Promotion
      • Provides a variety of resources and events, including free movement classes, tea, sleep masks, earplugs, and sexual health resources. Visit the HWC website, visit the Wellness Lounge in Leonard Center room 55 (across from Studio 2) for resources.
    • PAWS @ Mac (therapy dog program)
      • To learn more about when and where to find the therapy dogs, email paws@macalester.edu, or follow pawsatmac on Instagram or Facebook.

Resident Advisor (RA) and Resident Hall Director (RHD)

  • Both RAs and RHDs can serve as a first point of contact and are able to connect you to resources during mental health crises.


Other Support Offices

  • Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, (651-696-6298), Weyerhaeuser Chapel
  • Office of Student Affairs (651-696-6220), Weyerhaeuser 119

Urgent and Off-Campus Resources

(www.macalester.edu/healthandwellness/afterhours)

Macalester Security

  • Call 651-696-6555 in the case of any emergency to reach Macalester Security. They will connect you with other campus response personnel.
  • On Friday and Saturday nights (9 pm – 2 am), student EMTs are on call, and will respond to health-related emergencies when Security is called


Telehealth (call, text, email or video)

24/7 services with NO charge

Press 2 – Phone Mental Health Counseling (Macalester-sponsored. See description above) Call 651-696-6275, select menu option 2.


Crisis Text Line Text MN to 741741

Minnesota’s suicide prevention and mental health crisis texting services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.


Trevor Project (text, chat, or call - suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth)

Call: 1-866-488-7386 Thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now Text START to 678678


Transgender Suicide Hotline 877-565-8860


Steve Fund Crisis text line Text STEVE to 741741 For person of color.

SOS Sexual Violence Services 651-266-1000

BetterHelp.com Does charge but covered at 100% if the student has the Macalester-offered United Healthcare Student Resources health insurance.


Urgent Care for Adult Mental Health

402 University Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55130

651-266-7900 (24/7 phone support; walk-ins M-F 8am - 5:30pm)

Regions Hospital (Emergency Room)

640 Jackson Street, St. Paul, MN 55101

651-254-3456

Transportation

If you have an urgent health need and do not have transportation to get to a clinic or hospital, Hamre Center staff, Residential Life staff, Office of Student Affairs and other campus response individuals can arrange for a ride share (Uber) to and from the clinic/hospital. There is no charge for the ride.