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GradCare

Navigating graduate school can be challenging, but at 91视频专区 College, we're dedicated to your well-being every step of the way. We provide a comprehensive array of support services tailored specifically for graduate students. From emotional and physical wellness to social, intellectual, and beyond, our programs and resources cover the full spectrum of the eight dimensions of wellness. By prioritizing your holistic health, we ensure you can maintain a healthy school-work-life balance. Explore our Gradcare resources below to discover how we can support you on your journey. If you have questions about these resources, contact wellness@hood.edu.

Tune in to A Degree Further podcast featuring 91视频专区 wellness resources (available on , , ).

Check out this welcome message from Tammi Simpson, Vice President for Community and Inclusivity:

 

  • 91视频专区 Health Services - Located inside Toll House Urgent Care at 501 W7th St
  • - Gym and Aquatics Center are free to 91视频专区 graduate students
  • Campus Cupboard - Food and toiletry items available to students in need
  • - Monthly order and pick up of low cost groceries. 
  • - Recipes, health information and more from the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
  • - Recipes, workshops, podcasts and more from the nutritionists at Giant. 
  • - Healthy, low cost recipes from SNAP-Ed. 
  • - Free, anonymous testing kit for sexually transmitted infections
  • Lactation Room
    • Located in the J. Henry Apple Resource Building (Room 8B). Accommodates one person at a time on a first come, first serve basis. Individuals should bring personal equipment, including membranes, clean tubing, breast shields and collection bottles. For more information or to request access, contact Amanda Dymek at rzepkowski@hood.edu or 301-696-3439.
  • Tobacco Free Campus - 91视频专区 prohibits smoking/vaping on-campus. If you need help quitting tobacco, there is . 
  • 91视频专区 Lunchtime Yoga - free weekly yoga practice for 91视频专区 students, staff & faculty. RSVP required.

 

  • Graduate Affinity Groups -Affinity nights for our Asian/Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic, and LGBTQIA+ members. If you believe a group is missing or would like more details, please reach out to .
  • LGBTQ+ Resources
  • - Local organization supporting LGBTQ+ community in Frederick through social connection & advocacy.
  • Incidents of Bias and Hate - 91视频专区 College is proud of its diverse community, and we are committed to cultivating and strengthening an inclusive, tolerant, multi-cultural, and intellectually open community.

     

 

  • Office of the Dean of the Chapel - Providing multi-faith support to ALL 91视频专区 students on their journey at 91视频专区. 
  • Faith Communities Near Campus - New to Frederick. Find a local spiritual/religious community.
  • - Mindfulness program designed to particular meet needs of college students. Rev. Beth O'Malley is a trained facilitator. 
  • 91视频专区 Lunchtime Yoga - free weekly yoga practice for 91视频专区 students, staff & faculty. RSVP required.
  • - Free bus rides across the Frederick community.
  • Frederick Food Security Network - Volunteer at one of several community gardens in the Frederick community, including one on 91视频专区's campus.
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  • - Dedicated to enhancing the social, economic, & environmental vitality of our community

Campus Safety

Call 9-1-1 For emergency response

Call 2-1-1 to be connected to a community resource specialist who can put you in touch with local organizations that provide critical services that can improve鈥攁nd save鈥攍ives. 

National crisis hotlines and online services:

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 9-8-8 or 1-800-273-8255
  • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Suicide Hotline): 1-866-488-7386
  • Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
  • Crisis Text Line for Students of Color: Text STEVE to 741741

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