Hawks Center for Well-Being
We know that to perform at your peak level, a combination of physical, mental and emotional health come into play, so we have done our best to make sure that students, faculty and staff alike get the support they need.
Hocking College is proud to offer the Hawks Center for Well-Being as a service to our students, faculty and staff.
Specific services include:
- Physicals
- Immunizations
- Drug Screens
- Basic Medical Care
- Counseling Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Counseling Referrals
The Hawks Center for Well-Being is located in John Light Hall, room 241, on the Nelsonville campus.
Medical services are available through telemedicine for any general health concerns students may have. Telemedicine appointments are scheduled from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Students can call 740-753-7079 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to make appointments.
Counseling services are available virtually and at no charge. To book an appointment, call 740-656-3036. If you or someone else on campus needs immediate help for a mental health crisis, call the Hopewell Counseling Crisis Hotline at 1-888-475-8484 or the Hocking College Police Department at 740-753-6598.
Services are available to our students and employees in partnership with Hopewell Health Centers and Genesis Medical Group.
Types of Counseling Center Services
Individual Counseling
The Counseling Center offers brief individual therapy to students for a variety of personal concerns. Most students who are able to meet their goals quickly are seen for one or two sessions. Many students find that the initial meeting itself is all they need to explore and clarify their feelings and options. For students requesting more intensive treatment and diagnostic assessment, an individualized service plan will be developed in collaboration with the student to better address their needs.
Consultation and Crisis Intervention
Counselors are available during normal working hours to consult with students, faculty, staff, parents or others who are concerned about the well-being of a Hocking College student. Counselors are also trained to assist students in the aftermath of campus crisis or tragedies. Please note that if you believe a student is at imminent risk of harm to self or others, please call 911 or Campus Safety 740-753-6598 immediately and request a wellness check. The Hopewell Crisis Counseling Hotline can be reached 24/7 at 1-888-475-8484.
Referrals
Students may be referred to resources, offering other services from those available through the Counseling Center. Referrals may be made to other on-campus services or to community professionals. Referral service's costs are not covered by Hocking College.
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COVID-19 Information
The campus community is urged to practice the following preventive measures to help curtail the spread of ALL respiratory viruses:
- Get a flu vaccine
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
All students, employees and visitors are required follow the college's daily self assessment for COVID-19 symptoms and report any travel to hotspots in the state and country when they check-in daily. They also must follow the college's COVID-19 safety procedures, including wearing a mask of face covering that covers their nose, mouth and chin and maintaining at least six feet of distance from other people.
Failure to follow the procedures could result in disciplinary action for employees and students. Visitors who do not follow procedures will be asked to leave campus.
To find more details on Hocking College's response to the coronavirus, visit info.hocking.edu/coronavirus.
