Student Health and Wellness

The medical staff is composed of registered nurses and a physician assistant who assess and treat illnesses and injuries. They dispense over-the-counter medications and can prescribe medications as needed. They can also schedule appointments with local providers as needed.

Services include but are not limited to:

• allergies, seasonal and allergic reactions
• contraception consultation and prescriptions
• discomfort or pain
• free safer-sex supplies are available in the lobby — no appointment is necessary
• gastrointestinal issues
• immunizations, including flu shots
• infections
• injuries
• insurance and billing education and assistance
• minor procedures
• pregnancy tests
• STI testing and consultations
• study abroad consultations/physicals

• free on-campus short-term counseling
• access to free 24/7 counseling services through Virtual Care Group
• group therapy and individual therapy
• workshops
• psychoeducation and mental health outreach
• support/case management through our mental health nurse for referrals to off-campus providers for long-term therapy
• emergency screening for urgent mental health needs
• collaboration with campus partners as appropriate to support student success
• light therapy

• free onsite telepsychiatry services
• free transportation for in-town appointments
• prescription pickup
• emergency fund
  Through generous donations, SHAW is able to support students who need medical services but are not able to pay for them. This can include co-pays and co-insurance.
• health insurance question support
• Neolth — a digital platform that offers stress and mental health support to students that is personalized and private. 
• TAO — a suite of online tools that is designed to provide you with a tool kit of effective, evidence-based resources to help you bounce back from setbacks.
• Togetherall — an online community that provides peer-to-peer mental health and wellbeing support.

• Students can call 641-269-3230 at any time and be prompted to speak to a nurse, counselor, or Campus Safety.
• Virtual Care Group (VCG) 
  Students must activate their account with VCG to unlock free, unlimited access to doctors, therapists, and on-demand crisis counseling. To activate, visit the Grinnell College Virtual Care Group website, enter your last name, date of birth, and school zip code of 50112. Students can then schedule a free telecounseling or telehealth visit. Telecounseling visits must be made via phone at 855-522-1226. All students are encouraged to download the VCG app and activate their account whether they plan on using this service or not.