The Hamre Center has moved parts of its operation to telehealth for the remainder of Spring 2020 term. All counseling appointments are via telehealth (video conferencing). Medical appointments are a hybrid – those that can be handled via telehealth such as medication refills, triage, mental health, etc. will be scheduled as telehealth and others that require “hands-on” will be set up as a physical appointment in the office. We will maintain that structure as long as we have sufficient and appropriate staff and supplies in the office to support in-person appointments. We are maintaining distribution of on-line supply requests that can be picked up at the Hamre Center (safer sex, sleep, menstrual supplies, and fentanyl test strips). Students are able to request a real-time appointment via phone to purchase Plan B and are able to schedule pick-up of prescriptions that require a hard copy. Insurance, health promotion and sexual violence prevention education staff are available but working remotely.
PLEASE CALL TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS – do not drop by. If we are not able to answer your call, please leave a detailed message. To schedule a counseling or medical appointment: indicate your name, best phone number or Macalester email to reach you at, which type of appointment you’d like to schedule (counseling or medical), the times you’re available to schedule that appointment, and if you have a provider preference (we will do our best to accommodate that preference). A staff member will get back to you as soon as possible. Students who come for an appointment or to pick something up, please enter the Leonard Center at the south entrance during office hours.
The Laurie 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.
Spring 2020 Hours
| Services | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical
Services available via telehealth & in-person |
9am – 4pm
Closed at Noon |
9am – 4pm
Closed at Noon |
9am – 4pm
Closed at Noon |
10am – 4pm Closed at Noon |
9am – 4pm Closed at Noon |
| Counseling
All appointments are telehealth. Phone answered during medical office hours |
9am – 4:45pm | 9am – 7pm | 9am – 7pm | 10am – 7pm
|
9am – 4:45pm
|
| Wellness Lounge | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
If you need care after hours, please visit Urgent and Emergency Care for resources. If this is an emergency, please call 911.
- Front desk support is available whenever the office (Rm 53 in LC) is open for questions, making appointments, purchasing Plan B, etc.
- Wondering where the PAWS@Mac dogs are today? Find more information and their schedule here.
Macalester Patient Portal
Our secure patient portal allows you to communicate with Hamre Center health care providers, make limited medical appointments, complete forms, and update and get a copy of your immunization record.
News and Updates
Yoga for Anxiety Management Zoom Thursday Series,
4/2 – 5/7/20
We have added another section due to demand. This section will meet on Thursdays from 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm.
Register for this 6-week course which will guide you in understanding and developing the tools to manage your anxiety. This course will be offered through Zoom and led by Jacqueline Vlietstra, a yoga instructor specializing in yoga for mental health.
Daily Dose of Cuteness on HWC Instagram
Submit a photo of your pet to be featured on the HWC Instagram story as a daily dose of cuteness as we practice self-care! Follow @macalesterhwc to see all the pets we highlight.
Safer Sex Kits, Sleep Kits, and Fentanyl Test Strips Request Forms
For students who live near campus, you are still able to request:
Safer sex supplies
Sleep supplies
Fentanyl test strips
Your requested items will be placed in a manila envelope marked with your last four digits of your ID number. This envelope will be waiting for you outside the Hamre Center main door within 2 business days after request. You can access the Hamre Center through the Leonard Center south entrance by using your student ID from the hours of 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (M-F). These requested items will be filled by Hamre Center staff.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
See the COVID-19 webpages for the latest Macalester information on the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Helpful tips on managing worry about Covid-19
QPR (Suicide Prevention)Training
Do you have one hour? That’s all it takes to do the online version of the QPR (Question. Persuade. Refer) suicide prevention training. Free to the Macalester community. QPR workshops are also scheduled for Spring 2020.
ULifeline
ULifeline from the JED Foundation, is a comprehensive website for college students on mental health. It includes facts on mental health, wellness strategies, info on how to help a friend, resources for help, as well as a self-evaluator for 13 common mental health concerns. Check it out.
Hamre Center April 2020 Newsletter
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New Students 
Welcome! Please go to the New Student Portal to access the information and forms for all new students. Read the Health & Wellness First-Year Requirements FAQ
Easily Find Local Counselors
We’re excited to announce a new partnership with MiResource, a tool to help Macalester students easily and confidentially find the right local off-campus provider. You can search by your specific care needs, insurance/payment options, and geography. Learn more
Resources for Faculty, Staff, and Families
If you’re a Macalester faculty or staff member interested in helping your students, please review our list of faculty and staff resources.
If you’re a family member or guardian interested in helping your student, please review our list of family resources.