STUDENT AFFAIRS 13 ANNUAL REPORT Partnerships with community agencies provide free or costeffective services for students Partnerships with community agencies provide free or cost-effective services for Northern State University students that support their academic and personal success. Engaging community partners in strategies and projects to advance NSU, Aberdeen and the region is Northern’s third Strategic Priority. Community agencies include: • Aberdeen Police Department • Avera Health • Northeastern Mental Health Center • Safe Harbor • The Salvation Army • Sodexo Campus Avera Health Thanks to the generosity of Avera Health, a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) or a Physician’s Assistant and a Patient Services Representative are available on campus to support students’ health. Avera Student Health is open Monday-Friday during the academic year. Students may be seen free of charge for assessment and treatment of acute or sudden onset of illness or injury, certain lab testing, over-the-counter medications, flu shots, referral services, and discounted prescription medications. These services are donated by Avera Health and represent significant savings to students and the university. To learn more about Avera Student Health, visit Student Affairs in Suite 222, Avera Student Center, or call 605-626-3007. Northeastern Mental Health Center Northeastern Mental Health Center offers broad support and student-friendly pricing throughout the region and at its Aberdeen location. To meet the growing demand for personal counseling, Student Affairs and Counseling Services expanded their partnership with NEMHC this past fall semester. Students may contact Student Affairs for assistance with appointments or other referrals. A locally managed, 24-hour crisis line is available at 605229-1000. Northeastern Mental Health Center is a community treatment center dedicated to the health, wellness and recovery of those with mental health and substance use disorders and may be reached at 605-225-1010 or https:// nemhc.org/. Sodexo Campus Food insecurity is a growing problem for college students who are already stretched financially to cover the costs of higher education. Thanks to a partnership between Residence Life and Sodexo Campus, a new program was launched in fall 2022 called Wolves Attacking Hunger. This program will allow any student who is food insecure to request a set number of meal swipes per week to be used in the Wolves Den. (See more details on page 9). This program is free to Northern, and a result of a new campus food contract developed from a South Dakota Board of Regents Senate Bill 55 project. The Salvation Army The Salvation Army knows that many students struggle to afford all the expenses of college. To support students in need, the Mobile Market and Pantry was created in fall 2021 and is offered monthly in the Avera Student Center. With only their Pack Pass (student ID), students may receive free pantry items, produce and pastries. The main Salvation Army Food Pantry, at 1003 Sixth Ave. S.W., is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. and Tuesday and Thursday by appointment. Call 605-225-7410 for more details. Safe Harbor Northern State University is committed to providing a safe and harassment-free environment for all students, faculty, and staff. Safe Harbor is available on campus the first and third Tuesday of every month through the academic year to support men, women and children who are victims of sexual or
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