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.
*In cases of life-threatening emergency, call 911.*
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/
Resident Advisor (RA) and Resident Hall Director (RHD)
Other Support Offices
(www.macalester.edu/healthandwellness/afterhours)
Macalester Security
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
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.