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GradCare

GradCare: Wellness and Support for Graduate Students. 
Graduate school can be demanding, but at Hood College, your wellbeing matters. GradCare connects you with resources that support all eight dimensions of wellness, including emotional, physical, social, and intellectual wellbeing. Whether you’re balancing school, work, and caregiving responsibilities or looking for ways to prioritize your own well-being, these resources are here to help you maintain a healthy balance between academics, work, and life. 

Explore the graduate resources below. If you have questions about GradCare or the resources listed, contact wellness@hood.edu or GradSuccess@hood.edu.  
 

Office of Graduate Student Success 
You belong at Hood. We're here to help you succeed.  
Graduate school is about more than earning a degree. It's about balancing academics, work, caregiving, finances, and/or the unexpected challenges life can bring.The Office of Graduate Student Success is a place where you can ask questions, talk through a challenge, explore your options, and connect with resources that support your academic progress and personal wellbeing. 
 

Whether you're struggling in a course, experiencing financial hardship, concerned about housing or other basic needs, navigating a personal challenge, or simply unsure where to turn, you don't have to figure it out alone.You don't need to have all the answers before reaching out, and you don't need to wait until a situation becomes a crisis. Start with the Office of Graduate Student Success, and we'll help you identify the next steps and connect with the appropriate resources. 

Your goals matter. Your wellbeing matters. You are an important part of the Hood community. 

For additional information, contact GradSuccess@hood.edu | 301-696-3327 



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

 

  • Hood Health Services - Located inside Toll House Urgent Care at 501 W7th St
  • Navigating Health Insurance via Frederick Health Department
  • Hodson Fitness Center - Gym and Aquatics Center are free to Hood graduate students
  • Campus Cupboard - Food and toiletry items available to students in need
  • SHARE Food Network - Monthly order and pick up of low cost groceries.
  • Nutrition and Diet - Recipes, health information and more from the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Healthy Living by Giant - Recipes, workshops, podcasts and more from the nutritionists at Giant.
  • Easy and Healthy Recipes - Healthy, low cost recipes from SNAP-Ed.
  • STI Testing Kit - 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 the director of wellness at wellness@hood.edu or 301-696-3439.
  • Tobacco Free Campus - Hood prohibits smoking/vaping on-campus. If you need help quitting tobacco, there is FREE help available.
  • National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) - Think you may have an eating disorder? Take NEDA's free and confidential screening test today. 
  • Hood Lunchtime Yoga - free weekly yoga practice for Hood students, staff & faculty. RSVP required. If you can't make it to the Hood Lunchtime Yoga, spend a few minutes with this guided breathing video. A few intentional breaths can calm stressful moments, improve focus and support your emotional well being throughout the day. 

 

  • Career Center - Personal support tailored to help you navigate the job market and land your dream job.
  • Handshake - Online job board for Hood students. Contact careers@hood.edu to learn how to use the site.
  • Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) - Hood's annual competition to present your research in a fun and challenging environment. You gain critical presentation skills for non-technical audiences AND can win prizes while doing it.
  • SPIRES Symposium - A celebration of Hood's campus scholarship, giving students experience presenting their work.
  • Skill Accelerator Badges - Hood's Skill Accelerator Badge Program is designed for working professionals to help you build in demand skills fast. 
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of many workplaces. By developing AI literacy and learning to use AI responsibly and ethically, you can strengthen your professional skills and better prepare for an evolving workforce. To learn more about appropriate AI use, access guidance, and review institutional policies, please visit Hood College AI Hub. 
     

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—and save—lives. 

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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