Commitment to Care for All Students

There is no charge for medical and/or counseling visits at SHAC for enrolled students. Occasionally laboratory tests, medications, and/or medical supplies are necessary for care and those services have a fee associated equivalent to the cost to SHAC. Any charges will be disclosed and discussed at the time of appointment, but can be requested in advance by calling SHAC between 8AM-5PM.

We recognize the potential financial stress of additional fees associated with additional services. If SHAC fees are a barrier for you, please speak with your medical provider about options or consider emergency funding through the Dean of Students Office

Mission Statement

We are committed to providing services that help students meet their physical and mental health needs from a holistic perspective, with a focus on education for lifelong learning and optimum health.

Diversity Statement

At SHAC, we do not make assumptions about you or your body based on appearance, gender identity, or name. We are engaged in continuous learning to make our services more equitable and accessible. We highly value the promotion and affirmation of human diversity, and our center is committed to upholding the values articulated in Carleton College’s Statement on Diversity. We understand diversity to include, but not be limited to, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, size, ability, socioeconomic status, religious beliefs, and social and political worldviews.

For each person who comes through our doors or interacts with our staff in other settings, we strive to establish a safe, accepting, and welcoming environment. We recognize the impact that prejudice, discrimination, and oppression can have on emotional and physical well-being, and we pay close attention to the ways that our students, staff members, and community are affected by social injustice.

Our staff and trainees claim our own personal identities and we honor those of others. We believe we must continually examine ourselves (i.e. our biases, identities, and privileges) as well as our service-delivery systems in a way that helps us better understand, connect with, and serve our community. We encourage feedback and recommendations to help us recognize problem areas, to reduce barriers, and to improve our services.