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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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 studentaffairs@macalester.edu. We’re here to help!
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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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The Hamre Center for Health & Wellness offers integrated medical, counseling
, health promotion, and sexual violence prevention services and programs for all students and serves as a resource supporting the entire Macalester community’s effort to build a healthy campus. To schedule a counseling or medical appointment please call 651-696-6275 or email health@macalester.edu. 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.
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. NurseNow is familiar with emergency referral resources in the area and will provide the Hamre Center with a report of the call. 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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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.
National/International Crisis Resources accessible via phone, chat, or text:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255, or chat at suicidepreventionlifeline.org
- Steve Fund: 24/7/365 crisis support for young adults of color. TEXT STEVE to 741741 to access a culturally trained Crisis Text Line counselor.
- Trevor Project: 24/7/365 help for LGBTQIA+ youth. Call:1-866-488-7386; Text: START to 678678; Chat at: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
Minnesota Specific Resources:
For people in St. Paul: Urgent Care for Adult Mental Health: 24 hour crisis phone support. 402 University Avenue, St. Paul; 651.266.7900.Online QPR Suicide Prevention Training (Question, Persuade, Refer)
You can become trained in QPR online through the QPR Institute. Use your Macalester email and Org Code “Mac” to access the training module. -
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’t help us over time. Do you wonder if your substance use (whether it’s 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.
ScreenU Alcohol
ScreenU Marijuana
ScreenU RxPrescription Drug Safety Online Course
Learn knowledge and skills to help keep you, your friends, and our Macalester community healthy and safe. 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. This 30 minute course includes interactive scenarios and self-guided activities.
This Course Covers
– Opioids, stimulants, and depressants
– Proper prescription drug use, storage, and disposal
– Brain and body: the science of addiction
– Debunking common mythsContact health@macalester.edu for more information on how to register.
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Financial Resources:
Financial Aid Office, financialaid@macalester.edu
Financial Aid Emergency Aid Program
Campus Operations Financial Literacy Google Slides
Macalester College Adulting Website
50/30/20 Budgeting Exercise (PDF)- 10/31/2019Community Housing Resources:
Minnesota Housing Partnership
Short term sublet housing
Off-campus housing listings
Low-Income housing resources: Community Action Parnterships of Ramsey and Washington Counties
Housing resources list: Homeline MN
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 ngrae@macalester.edu.
The Little Free Pantry is located North of the Chapel on Grand Avenue. Food Access information.
An interactive list of Open Food Resources/Pantries in the Community List of restaurant and food resources
Delivery for those who can’t leave their residencesOther:
U haul 30 days Free Storage
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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; residential-life@macalester.edu
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International Student Programs; isp@macalester.edu
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Center for Religious and Spiritual Life; religiouslife@macalester.edu
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Students are encouraged to bring their full selves authentically to Macalester. We understand that at times there can be challenges in doing so. The Department of Multicultural Life and Center for Religious and Spiritual Life are positioned to develop community and success for all students at Macalester
Contact the Department of Multicultural Life by emailing: dml@macalester.edu
Contact the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life; religiouslife@macalester.edu
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The Hamre Center for Health & Wellness offers integrated medical, counseling, health promotion, and sexual violence prevention services and programs for all students and serves as a resource supporting the entire Macalester community’s 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; health@macalester.edu
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We frequently update our resources, so check back often!
Visit our website: Disability Services at Macalester
Need to talk to someone? Disability Services staff:
Melissa Fletcher, Director: mfletche@macalester.edu
Josie Hurka, Disability Services Coordinator: jhurka@macalester.edu
Shayne Fettig-Hughes, Case Manager: sfettigh@macalester.eduResources for Students with Disabilities (or Anyone)
National Center for College Students with Disabilities Resources
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Join Macalester College’s Career Exploration department on Handshake or email careerexploration@macalester.edu
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Resources are available for you if you need support related to sexual and/or relationship abuse.
- Macalester’s Title IX Coordinator is available and can assist you with supportive measures and referrals:
- Phone: 651-696-6258 E-mail: titleixcoordinator@macalester.edu
- Incident report form: https://macalester.protocall.info/incident-report
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 health@macalester.edu
- To contact support through the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, call 651-696-6298 or e-mail religiouslife@macalester.edu
Other support resources:
- Ramsey County (MN) SOS Sexual Violence Services offers confidential phone support and an online contact form (SOS is currently not offering face-to-face meetings)
- RAINN is a national resource with both confidential phone support and a live chat: https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline
- 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. FWV also offers resources on safety plans and self-care, particularly if a shelter in place order puts you at additional risk of abuse. https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/get-updates-information-covid-19/
- National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522
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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 titleixcoordinator@macalester.edu. The Office is available to follow-up on reports, provide referrals, and assist with support measures.
Title IX, Bias and Harassment Office; titleixcoordinator@macalester.edu
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Office of Student Leadership and Engagement, 651-696-6569, osle@macalester.edu
Macalester College Student Government, mcsg@macalester.edu
Student Organizations Committee, soc@macalester.edu
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Student Athletes should feel free to reach out to their coaches or directly to the Athletics Department at athletics@macalester.edu