Grinnell College welcomes students, faculty, and staff from across the United States and around the world. Many have deep connections that span the globe. From time to time, Grinnellians may be affected by troubling events that may threaten their own sense of well-being, or the safety of their family members, friends, and global communities.
At such times, it’s important to be part of a community where people care about each other and respectfully embrace our shared humanity. It also can be crucial to have a supportive, secure space and resources to help deal with mental and emotional concerns. The College is committed to providing a range of resources and support services to help Grinnell students, faculty, and staff cope during times of need.
Campus Resources for Students
- Student Health and Wellness, 641-269-3230, shaw@grinnell.edu, SHAW website
- Provides counseling and person-centered care and services supporting the physical, mental, and social well-being of all students.
Grief Group: A supportive space for those experiencing grief following the loss of a loved one. This group offers opportunities for members to explore feelings of loss and other grief-related reactions in a nonjudgmental environment, to acknowledge their emotional needs, offer and receive support, explore skills and tools for managing grief, and deepen their understandings of their own journeys through grief. Contact SHAW if you are interested in this on-going group. - Division of Student Affairs, 641-269-3702, studentaffairs@grinnell.edu
- DSA staff can provide guidance and help connect students to appropriate resources.
- Office of International Student Affairs, 641-269-3703, oisa@grinnell.edu
- OISA helps international students and exchange visitors and can provide support and referrals.
- Intercultural Affairs Office, 641-269-3700, ica@grinnell.edu
- ICA empowers students by centering identity and through cultural centers — including the Conney M. Kimbo Black Cultural Center and the Stonewall Resource Center — that help provide programming and space for affinity community, intercultural understanding.
- Center for Religion, Spirituality, and Social Justice, 641-269-4981, crssj@grinnell.edu
- The CRSSJ, located at 913 8th Ave, Grinnell, can provide spiritual and emotional support during difficult periods.
Grief Space Surrounding Loss By Suicide: CRSSJ and SHAW will hold a supportive space for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. This biweekly event will provide a healing space for those who have experienced a significant loss and wish to connect with a community of grievers. This group supports connection, the exploration of feelings connected to loss, as well as the reflection of ways in which grief continues to impact day-to-day life. This space is not a replacement for therapy or psychiatric care. Feel free to ask for mental health referrals if needed. There is not an on-going commitment required, you are welcome at any date. -
Location: CRSSJ Garage
Time: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 4:15-5:15 PM - Student Support and Advocacy
- Student Support and Advocacy for academic and personal concerns and emergency fund support. Contact us at 641-269-3700, email Student Support and Advocacy, or complete the Report a Student of Concern form. You can also schedule an appointment with Student Support and Advocacy.
Off-Campus Resources for Students
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- HealthiestYou, HealthiestYou website
- Connects students with healthcare professionals and offers telemedicine services, ensuring that students have free, unlimited access to doctors and therapists, plus coaching & guidance, digital programs, and crisis management.
- Need To Talk, 641-269-4404
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Offers counseling and immediate assistance for students who need someone to talk to anytime.
- Togetherall, Togetherall website
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Fosters an anonymous peer-to-peer online community, privately monitored by trained clinicians, specifically for mental health and well-being concerns.
Resources for Faculty and Staff
- Employee and Family Resources, 800-327-4692, EFR website
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. EFR’s employee assistance program (EAP) offers in-person or telehealth counseling with up to six free sessions per person per issue, then insurance applies. Available to benefit-eligible employees and family members.
- University of Iowa Telepsychology Training Clinic, 319-535-0437, scheduling@uitptc.com
- TPTC offers telepsychology services to employees. Use the UI Telepsychology Training Clinic referral form to submit a request to meet with a TPTC counselor for an initial consultation; allow three to five business days for a response.
- Doctor on Demand, DoD website
- Virtual counseling services by doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and other medical experts, to help treat mental health issues. Available to employees with College health insurance coverage.
- Wellmark, 800-800-5122
- In-patient or out-patient mental health services for treatment of certain psychiatric, psychological, or emotional conditions. Contact Wellmark customer service for individual eligibility information. Available to employees with College health insurance coverage.
- Human Resources Office, 641-269-4818, hr@grinnell.edu
- Provides support and guidance to faculty and staff to help with employment-related concerns and offers assistance during challenging times.
Resources for Students, Faculty, and Staff
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BIRT Report, Report a bias incident
- What is a bias incident?
- A bias incident is an act of prejudice against an individual or groups based on their actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class.
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Campus Safety Office, 641-269-4600, campussafety@grinnell.edu
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week to address safety issues or provide after-hours resource referrals.
- Safety Escorts
- The Grinnell College Escort Service (Safe Rides) will escort you anywhere within the Campus Safety patrol area or to authorized locations within the city of Grinnell. Staff members with the Department of Campus Safety will walk or drive you to and from your destination. The escorts carry two-way radios providing direct communication with the Communication Center. Call the Grinnell College Department of Campus Safety to request a safety escort.
- Center for Religion, Spirituality, and Social Justice, 641-269-4981, crssj@grinnell.edu
- The CRSSJ, located at 913 8th Ave, Grinnell, can provide spiritual and emotional support during difficult periods.
- EthicsPoint
- EthicsPoint is a service that allows individuals to report suspected misconduct or other issues with complete confidentiality. This service allows the person making the report and college administrators to confer about additional details, while the reporting party's identity remains confidential.
- Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, 641-269-3407, odei@grinnell.edu
- The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion works with faculty, staff, and students to identify culturally conscious resources and support systems.
- Ombuds Office, 641-269-9399, ombuds@grinnell.edu
- Provides independent support in an informal and confidential environment. Phone, video conference, and in-person meetings scheduled by request.
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July 1, 2024
The Office of the Ombuds is temporarily closed during the transition between Ombuds Chinyere Ukabiala's retirement and the appointment of the new Ombuds.
We appreciate your patience during this transition period. In the interim, please know that we have other resources that could assist with your inquiry.
During this interim period, please do not leave a message with Chinyere Ukabiala, on the Ombuds Office confidential phone line or email address.
Emergency Counseling Resources
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Mental Health Emergency, 988
- Crisis Intervention Services, 1-800-270-1620. CIS website
- Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741
- Free service with crisis counselor
- Disaster Distress Helpline,1-800-985-5990, Disaster Distress Helpline website
This is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster.
- Eyerly Ball Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Team, 855-581-8111
- Mobile crisis response for all ages in 18 counties (including Poweshiek, Jasper, and Marshall). Trained telephone responders assess the situation and may deploy the Mobile Crisis Response Team, if an in-person response is deemed necessary or helpful.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 800-273-8255
- Free and confidential support
- Students of Color Crisis Text Line,Text STEVE to 741-741
- The Trevor Lifeline, 1-866-488-7386, The Trevor Project website
- UnityPoint Grinnell Regional Medical Center, 641-236-2380, 210 – 4th Ave., Grinnell
- Use the Emergency Room entrance.