Located on the ground floor of the Olive Swann Porter building, Health Services is staffed by a women's health nurse practitioner who provides medical treatment for common, non-life-threatening illnesses, treatment of minor injuries, and physical examinations. The nurse practitioner also provides personal health education and coordinates programs on health related topics. A physician is available on campus by a scheduled appointment. There is no charge for Health Services visits for full-time students. All medical information in Health Services is confidential.
All new students must comply college medical requirements including immunizations, a tuberculosis test, and a physical examination. All full-time students,听 and all students living on campus are required to have health insurance that meets our college waiver requirements. Health insurance with coverage in Macon is required for all students to cover off-campus medical care. Students with chronic illnesses may be referred to local physicians for management. Off-campus referrals may be needed for diagnostic tests or treatment beyond the scope of Health Services.
There are several medical facilities close to campus that provide treatment when Health Services is closed. Atrium Navicent Health Urgent Care, located 925 Zebulon Road,is available for urgent medical care.听Piedmont Hospital Emergency Room, located at 400 Charter Boulevard听is available for emergency treatment.听
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) requires the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) to maintain the privacy of your health information, inform you of its legal duties and privacy practices with respect to your health information through this Notice of Privacy Practices, notify you if there is a breach involving your protected health information, agree to restrict disclosure of your health information to your health plan if you pay out-of- pocket in full for health care services, and abide by the terms of this Notice currently in effect. 91抖阴 maintains HIPAA and Confidentiality of Health Records and Privacy Practices. Please direct any specific questions to our Nurse Practitioner in Health Services.听
Family Nurse Practitioner
Kristen Hallett
healthservices@wesleyancollege.edu
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Uwill provides students access to physicians and therapists. Doctors are board certified and therapists are licensed.听. On-demand crisis counseling is available 24/7. If you have an urgent need to speak with a counselor, call 833-646-1526.
Jill Amos, Assistant Dean of Student Support, Health, and Wellness, promotes and advocates for a welcoming environment while encouraging access and appropriate accommodations for students. She serves as the ADA compliance coordinator and oversees special funding sources for students with extenuating circumstances. She assists students with problem solving, helping to identify appropriate resources on and off campus as students learn to advocate for themselves. Jill assists community members with reports of Title IX and Title VI violations, including harassment, sexual misconduct, and discrimination, and works with the Human Resources Director for Title VII investigations. Jill handles these sensitive matters with empathy and attention to detail. She works with a team of trained investigators and deputies to investigate Title IX violation reports while providing resources and support for all involved in the process.You can book Jill Amos at disabilityadvocacyservices.youcanbook.me/.
Myrana Craig, LPC,听is a licensed counselor who uses Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and various research based therapeutic approaches to empower students with the resources to make positive changes in their lives. The counselor and student work together to discuss personal issues and aid the student in defining their personal goals. Through counseling a student will be able to overcome obstacles which may be preventing them from reaching their full potential.听Should the student miss more than three counseling appointments, their account will be charged a $20 late fee for each subsequent session.听For more information see the Student Counseling Services website or other website resources listed below. You can book Myrana Craig at .
Chief Diversity Officer, Katina Cabiness, is our campus equity and inclusion leader. Her office provides support, advocacy, trainings, and other learning opportunities for campus members to be informed, engaged, and intentional about inclusive behaviors and practices. Contact Katina at kcabiness@wesleyancollege.edu.
Rev. Rachel Paul Hartman听is our campus Chaplain who supports students with pastoral and spiritual needs, facilitates faith development and coordinates community engagement through service. Supported by the Office for Equity and Inclusion, Faith and Service programming from the Chaplain provides a space for friendships, genuine conversations, personal reflection, and support for one's faith and values.听The College Chaplain is available to help students process life鈥檚 big questions, whether a student is trying to make sense of self-identity and belonging, wrestling with questions of faith or doubt, or just needing someone to listen. Chaplain Rachel can connect students, faculty, and staff to local religious organizations and nonprofit organization volunteer opportunities by request. The Chaplain's office provides a non-judgmental space for reflection, emotional and spiritual support, and affirmation. Contact Rev. Rachel Paul Hartmann at rpaulhartman@wesleyancollege.edu.
Nurse Practitioner, Kristen Hallett, 听is the student resource for health-related information. She can assist with the medical management of some mental health conditions, nutrition counseling, weight management, sleep hygiene, women's health, minor illnesses, and injuries. She also handles referrals to both our on-campus physician and off-campus for mental health care and treatment as appropriate. You can book Kristen at Hallett at .
Lactation听Room: You will find the lactation room for students, faculty and staff in OSP's Belk Leadership Suites, Room G30. The room is equipped with a refrigerator for storage, chairs, table and paper towel dispenser. There is a lock feature on the door to ensure privacy. It is conveniently located right beside a gender neutral bathroom.听For information or questions, please contact Jill Amos at听jamos@wesleyancollege.edu.听
Mathews Athletic Center: Mathews Athletic Center serves you by providing fun, active programs to enhance your health and quality of life on campus. Students can access a large variety of group fitness classes taught by certified instructors. For a full class schedule, MAC hours, and more, visit the Mathews Athletic Center website.听
Multifaith Prayer Room:听91抖阴鈥檚 Multifaith Prayer Room is located on the third floor of OSP, Room 306. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to use the space for personal prayer, meditation, and听reflection. Various religious prayer supplies are provided however we ask that you leave them in the space for the next person to use. If requesting to use the space for designated group prayer, please email Chaplain Rachel: rpaulhartman@wesleyancollege.edu.
Helping Hands Grief Support
This group offers emotional support for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
For more information, call (478) 464-1401.
Survivors of Suicide
This group provides support for family and friends of persons whose deaths were intentional.
For more information, call (478) 741-1355.
Piedmont Healthcare (Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health)
LifeLine 24-Hour Crisis Help Line
(478) 741-1355 or (800) 548-4221
340 Hospital Drive, Bldg E
Macon, GA 31217
River Edge Behavioral Health Center
175 Emery Highway
Macon, Georgia 31217
478-803-7600
Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia
(Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence)
24-Hour Crisis Hotline
478-745-9292
Navicent Health
777 Hemlock Street
Macon, GA 31201
478-633-1000
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River Edge Recovery Center
3575 Fulton Mill Road
Macon, Georgia 31206
(478) 803-7600
Twin Lakes Recovery Center
Monroe, GA
Bluff Plantation
Augusta, GA
Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery
Ball Ground, GA
Georgia Pines
Thomasville, GA
Willingway
Statesboro, GA
Ridgeway Institute
Smyrna, GA
The Recovery Village Atlanta Alcohol and Drug Rehab
11725 Pointe Place
Roswell, GA. 30076
470-990-9483
Peachtree Detox听
1008 GA-54
Fayetteville, GA 30214
470-333-6898
Buckhead Behavioral Health
2285 Peachtree Road, Suite 210
Atlanta, GA 30309
470-460-6789
Hosted by Dr. Ali Ahmadi and Coliseum Psychiatric Center
For patients, family and friends who want to better understand how to live more productively with bipolar disorder;
Hosted by the Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health
Our bipolar support group meets weekly to give patients, family and friends more information about this behavioral disorder. This is the perfect program for people who want to better understand how to live more productively with bipolar disorder or how to give support to a loved one who is suffering from bipolar disorder.
Tamy J. Blanding
Phone: (478) 714-9803
Email: anadmiddlega@aol.com
Eating Disorders Anonymous
Eating Disorders Anonymous meets in the St. Gregory room (look for a building named "Parish Hall")听Contact 912-541-1679 (Kristi Baston) for more information.
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Georgia Affordable Rehab Centers
River Edge Recovery Center
3575 Fulton Mill Road
Macon, Georgia 31206
478-803-7600
Twin Lakes Recovery Center, Monroe, GA
Bluff Plantation, Augusta, GA
Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery, Ball Ground, GA
Georgia Pines, Thomasville, GA
Willingway, Statesboro, GA
Ridgeway Institute, Smyrna, GA
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Life-Line: (478) 741-1355 or (800) 548-4221
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