- 24/7 Telecounseling
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Immediate and ongoing individual teletherapy appointments, as well as and crisis support and wellness programming available 24/7 for students physically located within the United States.
Contact
Virtual Care Group
care@thevirtualcaregroup.com
Account access and setup available on website (see link) - Academic Accommodations
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Accommodations are available for students who may require extended time for exams, a low distraction or private room for exams, assistive technology or any other accommodation.
Contact
Student Accessibility Services
1060 Hixson Lied Student Success Center
215 Beach Road
Ames, IA
accessibility@iastate.edu - Academic Coaching
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Academic Skills Coaching is a one-on-one process that helps students assess their academic concerns and barriers to success. Coaches provide continued support throughout the semester.
Contact
Academic Success Center
2157 Hixson Lied Student Success Center
215 Beach Road
Ames, IA
success@iastate.edu
515-294-6624 - Adventure Program
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The Adventure Program offers a variety of bold activities and services for those wanting to try new things, explore new places, and build their knowledge of the world. Whether you go on a trip or workshop, climb the top rope or bouldering walls, utilize our equipment for rent, or just need a bike repair, you have the ability to make it your own at Iowa State University.
Contact
ISU Recreation Services
Adventure Program: 515-294-8200 - Allergy Injections
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Thielen Student Health Center offers allergy desensitization injections in some cases for students with multiple allergies.
Contact
Thielen Student Health Center
1st Floor
2647 Union Drive
Ames, IA 50011
515-294-5801 - ARCH (Alternative Response for Community Health)
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ARCH (Alternative Response for Community Health) is unique to Ames. Request ARCH after dialing 911 to receive emergency help from an EMT and social worker, no uniformed or armed officers.
Contact
Mary Greeley Foundation
Initiated when 911 is called - Assistive Technology
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Resources are available to ensure that coursework is accessible to all students.
Contact
Student Accessibility Services
1060 Hixson Lied Student Success Center
1st Floor
215 Beach Road
Ames, IA
eacmain@iastae.edu
515-294-5197 - Biofeedback Training
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Biofeedback training is a learning tool that helps us become in-tune with our bodies stress responses. Once you are aware of your existing stress responses, you can learn to change those responses resulting in greater relaxation and focus. This service is offered through Student Counseling
Contact
Student Counseling Services
3rd Floor of the Student Services Buildng
2505 Union Drive
Ames, IA
515-294-5056 (call) - Body Respect (Student Led mentoring)
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Body Respect + Body Neutrality = Body Liberation! Explore what it means to nourish your body, meet its basic needs and more. Discover resources to develop body respect which is one of the Intuitive Eating Principles.
Contact
Student Wellness
alisonst@iastate.edu
515-294-1099 - Bone Appetit (Food Pantry)
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"Bone Appétit is a 24/7 food pantry located at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine open to everyone in the ISU CVM community stocked with non-perishable food items, personal hygiene products, baby items, and pet food and litter. The pantry is confidential and personal information is never collected, and there is no limit to how much you can take or how often you can use the pantry. Our pantry uses the motto, “Take what you need, use what you take.” The food pantry has two locations.
Non-perishable food items are in the cabinets below the microwaves in the vending machine hallway next to the Gentle Doctor Café.
Personal hygiene, baby, and pet items can be found in the cabinets in the Fish Tank Lobby wing of the Café Commons."Contact
515-294-5337
- Career Exploration Series
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A four-part video series to help students navigate academic major selection and career exploration.
Contact
Student Counseling
Video series available online through the website (see link) ` - Career Fairs
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Career fairs are offered to all students looking for career opportunities across many industries and majors.
Contact
ISU Career Services
careerservices@iastate.edu
**Industry specific career fair contacts are availabe on website (see link) - Center for Communication Excellence
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Provides graduate students with writing consultations, writing and communication programs, thesis/dissertation support, and English language development.
Contact
1137 Pearson Hall
505 Morrill Road
Ames, IA
Contact form available on website (see link) - Class Information Resources
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Students can find course schedules, class listings, exam schedules, add/drop information, graduation information, and other resources house by the Office of the Registrar.
Contact
010 Enrollment Services Center
2433 Union Drive
Ames, IA
registrar@iastate.edu
515-294-1840 - College Directors of Multicultural Student Success
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The Directors of Multicultural Student Success (DMSS) work closely with students, staff, faculty, advisors, alumni and the community to advocate for the support of multicultural, underrepresented and first-generation students at Iowa State University.
Contact
Division of Academic Affairs
1550 Beardsear Hall
515 Morrill Hall - Collegiate Recovery Community Events
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Various events are held throughout the year relating to substance or behavioral addiction recovery.
Contact
Student Wellness
A37 Filey Hall
212 Beyer Court
Ames, IA
rdoyle@iastate.edu
515-294-5730 - Collegiate Recovery Peer Support Meetings
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Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) is a peer support-based program to provide and connect folks in recovery or seeking recovery from chemical and/or behavioral addiction (such as substance use, gambling, gaming, and more) to the necessary services, resources, and opportunities to help them thrive at ISU.
Contact
Student Wellness
A37 Filey Hall
212 Beyer Court
Ames, IA
rdoyle@iastate.edu
515-294-5730 - Core Peer Mentors (College of Design)
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The College of Design pairs our first-year students with peer mentors in advanced stages of their studies. These peer mentors provide advice and information to new students, while also promoting and facilitating activities for first-year students.
Contact
College of Design
715 Bissell Road
Ames, IA
choose_design@iastate.edu
515-294-7428 - Course Based Resources - HDFS 2830
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"Personal and Family Finance" will help you to understand taxes, credit, investments, budgeting, and more. This course is offered in the Fall and Spring and is a 3 credit course.
Contact
Academic Success Center
2157 Hixson Lied Student Success Center
215 Beach Road
Ames, IA
success@iastate.edu
515-294-6624 - Course Based Resources - LLS 1120
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“Foundations of Learning and Productive Team Membership” will form you into a more engaged learner, a more effective communicator, and a better leader. This course is offered in the Fall only and is 2 credits.
Contact
Academic Success Center
2157 Hixson Lied Student Success Center
215 Beach Road
Ames, IA
success@iastate.edu
515-294-6624 - Course Based Resources - Psych 131
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“Academic Learning Skills” may be a helpful course to boost your note-taking, studying, and time management skills, which all contributes to your overall academic performance. This course is offered in the Fall and Spring and is 1 credit.
Contact
Academic Success Center
2157 Hixson Lied Student Success Center
215 Beach Road
Ames, IA
success@iastate.edu
515-294-6624 - Crisis Text Line (741741)
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The Crisis Text Line is a 24/7, confidential text-based mental health support service available in English and Spanish. By texting HOME to 741741, individuals can connect with trained Crisis Counselors who provide nonjudgmental support during emotional crises. This service is also availalbe domestically and internationally.
Contact
Crisis Text Line
741741 - text HOME (domestic)
686868 - text HOME (Canada)
85258 - text HOME (UK)
50808 - text HOME (Ireland)
Or chat available on website (see link) - Cyclone Success Assistance (Emergency Funds)
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Iowa State University has emergency/completion assistance programs designed to assist students who are having difficulty meeting their expenses through the Cyclone Success Assistance program.
Contact
Office of Student Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
515 Morrill Road
Ames, IA
financialaid@iastate.edu
515-294-2223 - Department of Residence
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Your one stop shop for all things related to on-campus housing including housing assingments, apartment and dorm hall infomration, and more.
Contact
Department of Residence
24519 Friley Hall
212 Beyer Court
Ames, IA
housing@iastate.edu
515-294-2900
Live chat function availabe on website (see link) - Disordered Eating Services
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If you feel you are struggling with your relationship with food or your body, or you actively engage in food restriction, binging, purging, laxative use, compulsive exercise, or feel extreeme shame or dsgust when you look in the mirror, Student Health and Wellness has dietician services available to students.
Contact
Dietician Services
Utilize the Dietician Intake Form: https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5JOmG3ADCcy1q6 - Domestic Violence Hotline
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The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 confidential support to victims of domestic violence, offering crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to local service providers.
Contact
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1 800-799-7233 (call)
88788 - text START
Or chat available on website (see link) - Exam Accommodation
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Students requiring exam accommodations may be referred to the Exam Accommodations Center, located on the first floor of the Hixon-Lied Student Success Center.
Contact
Student Accessibility Services
1060 Hixson Lied Student Success Center
1st Floor
215 Beach Road
Ames, IA
eacmain@iastae.edu
515-294-5197 - Fitness Classes
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Recreation Services offers free instructor-lead fitness classes to all Recreation Services members. There are classes focused on strength training, cardio, yoga and more.
Contact
ISU Recreation Services
State Gym: 515-294-6640
Beyer Hall: 515-294-2466
Lied Rec: 515-294-7140
Administrative Office: 515-294-4980 - Food Security Community Resources
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Student Wellness has a more extensive list of resources related to food insecurity, extending beyond Iowa State into the surrounding communities.
Contact
Student Wellness
A37 Filey Hall
212 Beyer Court
Ames, IA
studentwellness@iastate.edu
515-294-1099 - Gaming and Esports
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The Esports and Gaming Room is located in Beyer Hall and features 30+ desktops and four console gaming stations. The console gaming area is open for drop-in use and includes PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Equipment check out is also available.
Contact
ISU Recreation Services
Beyer Hall
ndpick@iastate.edu
515-294-4186 - Give-A-Swipe Program
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The Give a Swipe program supports students in need of meal assistance by providing donated meal dollars to those experiencing hardhip. Students with a meal plan can to help support food security on campus by donating extra swipes or dining dollars to the Give-A-Swipe program.
Contact
ISU Dining
1215 Filey Hall
212 Beyer Court
Ames, IA
dining@iastate.edu
515-294-3856 - Group Counseling
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The group therapy format approaches issues of personal growth through the use of interpersonal interaction. Group interactions provide an opportunity to build relationships and receive interpersonal feedback about how we experience one another. This service is free for all students.
Contact
Student Counseling Services
3rd Floor of the Student Services Buildng
2505 Union Drive
Ames, IA
515-294-5056 (call) - Group Therapy (Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Eating Disorders)
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a semester-long skill-based group for students experiencing a range of body image, disordered eating, or eating disorder concerns.
Contact
Student Wellness
alisonst@iastate.edu
515-294-1099 - Help-Van
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The Iowa State HelpVan provides free services such as jump-starts, tire help, fuel assists, snow assists, and other vehicle related emergencies on campus for students, faculty/staff and visitors on ISU properties and Greek Community around campus.
Contact
ISU Parking Division and ISU Police Department
515-294-4444 (call) - Illness and Injury Care
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Thielen Student Health Center has physicians and advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNP) available by appointment to see you for your illness or injury concerns. We treat a variety of primary health care concerns such as upper respiratory infections, strep throat, influenza, rashes, infections, orthopedic care and more.
Contact
Thielen Student Health Center
1st Floor
2647 Union Drive
Ames, IA 50011
515-294-5801 - International Students and Scholars Office
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The International Student and Scholars Office (ISSO) is located on the fourth floor of the Memorial Union. ISSO staff assist international students with issues related to immigration status, United States employment regulations as well as social, cultural, financial and personal concerns.
Contact
International Students and Scholars Office
4530 Memorial Union - 4th Floor
isso@iastate.edu
515-294-1120 - Intramural Sports
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Recreation Services members can team up or compete on their own in dozens of sports and competitions. Many intramural sports offer skill-based divisions, ensuring that you will compete against those of a similar skillset to you
Contact
ISU Recreation Services
Intramural Sports
tgettys@iastate.edu
515-294-4186 - Invidiual Counseling
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Our on-campus counseling service allows students the ability to seek therapy for a wide variety of concerns. There is no charge for individual appointments with a counselor.
Contact
Student Counseling Services
3rd Floor of the Student Services Buildng
2505 Union Drive
Ames, IA
515-294-5056 (call) - Iowa State Safe App
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The Iowa State Safe Application is a one-stop shop for everything related to safety and security at Iowa State University.
Contact
ISU Police Department
2519 Osborn Drive
55 Armory
Ames, Iowa 50011
dpsinfo@iastate.edu
515-294-4428 - Iowa State University (ISU) Police Deparment
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Iowa State University has its own dedicated police department that works in partnership with members of the community to make ISU a welcoming and inclusive environment in which to learn and work.
Contact
ISU Police Department
2519 Osborn Drive
55 Armory
Ames, Iowa 50011
dpsinfo@iastate.edu
515-294-4428 - ISU Career Services
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Iowa State University Career Services is a coordinated network of career services offices offering a broad range of programs and services for undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, alumni, and employers.
Contact
ISU Career Services
careerservices@iastate.edu
**College specific contacts are availabe on website (see link) - IT Solution Center
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The IT Solution Center is your campus resource for technology assistance with a technician. Get help with resetting passwords, setting up accounts, troubleshooting internet issus and much more.
Contact
192 Parks Library
701 Morrill Road
Ames, IA
soultion@iastate.edu
515-294-4000 - Ivy College of Business - Accounting and Finance Help Rooms
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Aimed at providing academic assistance for students taking courses in those disciplines. Focus is primarily on ACCT 284/285 and FIN 301 courses. Connect with your academic adviser to learn more.
Contact
Gerdin Business Building
2167 Union Drive
Ames, IA
business@iastate.edu
515-294-8300 - Joyful Eating Program
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Joyful Eating is a non-diet, weight neutral approach to food, nutrition, and body image. Programs and services from Student Wellness do not focus on weight loss, good and bad foods, or eating specific calorie amounts.
Contact
Student Wellness
alisonst@iastate.edu
515-294-1099 - Lactation Spaces & Breastfeeding Support
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Iowa State University has more than 30 designated lactation rooms on campus. These rooms are available for use by all staff, faculty, students, and visitors to our campus.
Contact
Located Acros Campus
Managed by:
Childcare and Family Services
Family Resource Center
2623 Bruner Drive
Ames, IA
ccfamily@iastate.edu
515-294-3149 - Margarest Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity (Sloss House)
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The Sloss House provide programming and services that inform, empower, and support college students, fostering an inclusive and equitable campus environment. Through educational initiatives, advocacy, and community-building programs, we aim to create a campus culture where all students, regardless of their gender identity or expression, can engage fully in their academic pursuits, personal growth, and leadership development.
Contact
The Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity
The Sloss House
205 Sloss House
Ames, IA
slosscenter@iastate.edu
515-294-4154 - Meal Planning and Grocery Budgeting
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Learn how to easily create a staple grocery list then meals from that list that are quick, nourishing, budget-friendly, and unique to you.
Contact
Student Wellness
alisonst@iastate.edu
515-294-1099 - Mental Health Workshops
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Workshops provide a more structured approach to group counseling. Workshops are three weeks long and generally have time for both teaching and then applying skills.
Contact
Student Counseling Services
3rd Floor of the Student Services Buildng
2505 Union Drive
Ames, IA
515-294-5056 (call) - Military Affiliated Student Center
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The Military-Affiliated Student Center provides academic support, transition assistance, and advocacy for students who are Active-Duty Service Members, Veterans, ROTC cadets, Reservists, National Guard, and their families.
Contact
Military-Affiliated Student Center
5600 Memorial Union - 5th Floor
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA
masc@iastate.edu
515-294-9801 - National Student Exchange
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National Student Exchange (NSE) offers ISU students a semester-long study away experience in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. With over 170 partner institutions to choose from, you can tailor the experience to meet your academic and personal goals, while paying ISU tuition or in-state/resident rates at the host institution, with most ISU financial aid travelling with you.
Contact
Daily info sessions from 12-1pm in 1080 Hixson-Lied; more times on Navigate.
nse@iastate.edu
- Non-academic Accommodations
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Iowa State is also able to accommodate students with specific requirements relating to housing, dining facilities, assistance animals and more.
Contact
Student Accessibility Services
1060 Hixson Lied Student Success Center
215 Beach Road
Ames, IA
Department of Residence
515-294-2900
housing@iastate.edu
Student Accessibility Services
515-294-7220
accessibility@iastate.edu
ISU Dining
515-294-3856
dining@iastate.edu - Off-Campus Student Support
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The Off-Campus Student Support Program offers comprehensive programming and services designed to empower and support off-campus and commuter students, as well as those considering or transitioning to off-campus living.
Contact
Dean of Students Office
1010 Student Services Building
2505 Union Drive
Ames, IA
ocss@iastate.edu
515-294-1020 - Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
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The Office of Multicultural Student Affiars aims to empower all students to succeed while recognzing and valuing the unique contributions and experiences of the individual, and offers opportunities for students to connect culturally and socially and find every opportunity to excel academically and find community in fun and relaxing spaces.
Contact
Multicultural Student Affairs
2080 Student Services Building
2505 Union Drive
Ames, IA
omsa@iastate.edu
515-294-6338 - Office of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement
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The Office of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement provides students with resources to help join and flourish in the large Greek Life community at Iowa State.
Contact
Office of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement
0355 Memorial Union
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA
sfestaff@iastate.edu
515-294-1023 - Office of Student Finanical Success
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The Office of Student Financial Success offers financial health programming for students to help make managing money easier such one-on-one advising on budgeting, student loans, credit cards, managing debt, and more.
Contact
Office of Student Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
515 Morrill Road
Ames, IA
financialsuccess@iastate.edu
515-294-2223 - One App Scholarship Portal
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The OneApp Scholarship portal you can search a list of scholarship opportunities and submit scholarship applications.
Contact
Financial Aid Office - FAFSA
scholarships@iastate.edu
515-294-5627 - Pharmacy
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The Thielen Student Health Center provides a full service pharmacy to Iowa State students, located on the first floor. The pharmacy can fill most prescriptions and has over the counter medications available for purchase. Online prescription refills are also available.
Contact
Thielen Student Health Center
1st Floor
2647 Union Drive
Ames, IA 50011
515-294-7983 - Physical Examinations
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Routine physical exams can be done by a provider at the Thielen Student Health Center.
Contact
Thielen Student Health Center
1st Floor
2647 Union Drive
Ames, IA 50011
515-294-5801 - Physical Therapy
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Iowa State University offers physical therapy and sports medicine services designed to aid in the rehabilitation of Iowa State students, faculty and staff members who have suffered injury or illness, including sports related ailments.
Contact
Thielen Student Health Center
2nd Floor
2647 Union Drive
Ames, IA 50011
515-294-2626 - Psychiatry Services
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Support with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety or stress reactions is available through the Thielen Student Health Center. Additional support is available for students who believe they may have ADHD.
Contact
Thielen Student Health Center
2nd Floor
2647 Union Drive
Ames, IA 50011
515-294-5801 - Recovery Coaching
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ISU’s Collegiate Recovery Community offers one-on-one Recovery Coaching, where students can meet with College Recovery Staff to discuss goals and strategies for the academic year. Possible goals include increasing independence from substance or behavioral addiction, incorporating more wellness into your life, or creating a study plan to keep up with academics.
Contact
Student Wellness
A37 Filey Hall
212 Beyer Court
Ames, IA
rdoyle@iastate.edu
515-294-5730 - Recreation Facilities
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Recreation Services operates State Gym, Lied Recreation Athletic Center and Beyer Hall. Basketball courts, an indoor turf field, climbing walls, pools, indoor tracks, weight lifting equipment and cardio machines are all available.
Contact
ISU Recreation Services
State Gym: 515-294-6640
Beyer Hall: 515-294-2466
Lied Rec: 515-294-7140
Administrative Office: 515-294-4980 - Reporting Discrimination, Harrassment and/or retaliation
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Report acts of discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Equal Opportunity office.
Contact
2860 Beardshear Hall
515 Morrill Road
Ames, IA 50011
Hotline: 515-294-1222
Office: 515-294-7612
eooffice@iastate.edu - Reporting Sexual Misconduct
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Report sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, stalking and dating/domestic violence.
Contact
2860 Beardshear Hall
515 Morrill Road
Ames, IA 50011
Hotline: 515-294-1222
Office: 515-294-7612
eooffice@iastate.edu - Reporting Tools
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Resources for reporting health and safety conerns, file a formal compaint, make a service request and more.
Contact
Different contact information is provided based on the type of reporting tool (see web link).
- Safer Partying Education
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Resources are available to educate yourself on issues commonly related to partying including alcohol poisoning and sexual assault prevention.
Contact
Student Wellness
A37 Filey Hall
212 Beyer Court
Ames, IA
rdoyle@iastate.edu
515-294-5730 - SafeRide
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If you feel unsafe or nervous walking on campus or other university owned property, SafeRide is a service that will pick you up and take you where you need to go. SafeRide operates from 6:00 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. every day.
Contact
ISU Police Department
2519 Osborn Drive
55 Armory
Ames, Iowa 50011
dpsinfo@iastate.edu
515-294-4444 (call)
Or avaiable through the Iowa State Safe App (see link to download) - Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
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The Thielen Student Health Center provides services related to sexual and reproductive health. This includes birth control prescription and counseling, IUDs, STD testing, HPV vaccination, infection treatment and more.
Contact
Thielen Student Health Center
1st Floor
2647 Union Drive
Ames, IA 50011
515-294-5801 - SHOP (On-campus food pantry)
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Students Helping Our Peers (SHOP) is a student-run, on-campus food pantry. The SHOP Pantry is open to all students and confidential.
Contact
The SHOP
1306 Beyer Hall
515-294-1099
shop_exec@iastate.edu
studentwellness@iastate.edu - Sloss Resource Room (satellite food pantry)
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The Sloss Resource Room is a satellite location of the SHOP food pantry located in the Sloss house with free non-perishable food items, clothing, and personal care items for students.
Contact
The Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity
205 Sloss House
Ames, IA
slosscenter@iastate.edu
515-294-4154 - Student and Scholar Health Insurance Program (ISU SSHIP)
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Medical and dental insurance for students and their dependents
Contact
ISU Student and Scholar Health Insurance Program
University Human Resources
3810 Beardshar Hall
515 Morill Road
Ames, IA
isusship@iastate.edu
515-294-4800 or 1 877-477-7485 - Student Emergency Procedures and Safety Information
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Access important information related to emergency procedures for accidents and injuries, including guidelines for employees and student organizations, evacuation information and general safety tips.
Contact
ISU Environmental Health and Safety
1122 EH&S Services Building
2408 Wanda Daley Drive
Ames, IA 50011
ehsinfo@iastate.edu
515-294-5359
Available through website (see link) - Student Engagement & Volunteer Opporunities
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Learn about involvement opportunities oautside of the classroom. Student Engagement provides opportunities for entertainment, creative arts, leadership, service, and so much more.
Contact
Student Engagement
1560 Memorial Union
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA
515-294-8081
studentengage@iastate.edu - Student Leadership and Service
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Discover ways to be a student leader on campus and find ways to serve your community through volunteer opportunities
Contact
Student Engagement
1560 Memorial Union
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA
515-294-8081
studentengage@iastate.edu - Student Legal Services
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Student Legal Services provides confidential legal advice to students in a variety of areas.
Contact
Student Legal Services
6580 Memorial Union
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA
dso@iastate.edu
515-294-0978 - Student Organizations
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Explore over 800+ student organizations to connet with students who share your same interests.
Contact
Student Engagement
1560 Memorial Union
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA
515-294-8081
studentengage@iastate.edu - Substance Abuse Hotline
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SAMHSA's National Helplilne is a free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referall and information service fo individuals and families facing mental and or substance use disorders
Contact
Substand Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
1 800-662-4357 (call)
Or chate available on website - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988)
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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers in the United States. It provides free and confidentional emotional support to individuals experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation. It is available 24/7 by call, text or chat by dialing 988.
Contact
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 (call/text)
Or chat available on website (see link) - Supplemental Instruction
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Supplemental Instruction is a free program that offers regularly scheduled study sessions for many of the traditionally difficult courses at Iowa State.
Contact
Academic Success Center
2157 Hixson Lied Student Success Center
215 Beach Road
Ames, IA
success@iastate.edu
515-294-6624 - TAO (Therapy Assitance Online)
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TAO is an anonymous online tool-kit that gives users free, and anonymous access to thousands of self-help resources across a broad array of mental health and wellbeing topoics. The app includes journaling features to track different aspects of your own wellbeing.
Contact
Therapy Assistance Online (TAO)
Application download available online through website (see link) - Tech Lending
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The Iowa State University Library offers a technology lending service to students. Laptops, iPads, cameras, monitors, cables, assistive technology and more is availble by reservation. This service is free for students.
Contact
Parks Library
101F - 1st Floor
lib-support@iastate.edu
515-294-1564 - The Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success
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The Center provides students with a lounge, access to Center staff, computer lab, table space to enhance academic prgress, a wellness room, wired and wirless projection (through HDMI), and an interactive innovation area to build LGBTQIA+ community, culture, pride, leadership and more.
Contact
The Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success
4600 Memorial Union - 4th floor
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA
center@iastate.edu
515-294-5433 - The Design Closet
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The Design Closet is one way the College of Design is working to mitigate financial barriers to being a design student and reduce and reuse materials within the college. Through generous donations of funds and materials from students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the college, it provides new and gently used materials to students with financial need in the college to use for their coursework while also benefiting the environment.
Contact
College of Design
715 Bissell Road
Ames, IA
choose_design@iastate.edu
515-294-7428
An order form is availbe on the website (see link) - The Hideaway Wellness Room
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The Hideaway is located in Vet Med 2250 and is a space for students to take time for intentional mindfulness and relaxation. The space provides comfortable seating, calm lighting, mindful activities, resources and more!! The project, led by Revolution Wellness and supported by many CVM and community organizations, is geared toward supporting the emotional wellbeing of CVM students which aligns with the mission of Revolution Wellness and Student Counseling Services at Vet Med. Please leave all work, studying, laptops and other responsibilities at the door.
Contact
515-294-5338
- The Trevor Project
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The Trevor Project focuses on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth, offering free and confidential support by trained counselors.
Contact
The Trevor Project
1 866-488-7386 (call)
678678 (text) - Travel Health
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Thielen Student Health Center can provide information needed to prepare for international travel. This includes required or recommended immunizations as well as any emerging or ongoing health concerns in the country you will be visiting.
Contact
Thielen Student Health Center
1st Floor
2647 Union Drive
Ames, IA 50011
shctravel@iastate.edu
515-294-5801 - Tutoring
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Starting Fall 2024 semester, the Academic Success Center will enhance its tutoring services for Iowa State undergraduates through a collaboration with Knack. This collaboration will leverage Knack’s platform to facilitate both one-on-one and group tutoring sessions for students. A key feature of this initiative is that students enrolled in selected courses will have access to unlimited tutoring at no cost. The tutoring sessions will be led by accomplished Iowa State students.
Contact
Academic Success Center
2157 Hixson Lied Student Success Center
215 Beach Road
Ames, IA
success@iastate.edu
515-294-6624 - Vaccinations/Immunizations
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A wide variety of immunizations are available through the Thielen Student Health Center. Annual flu shots, tetanus shots and the required vaccinations for all new students are all available.
Contact
Thielen Student Health Center
1st Floor
2647 Union Drive
Ames, IA 50011
515-294-5801 - Veteran and Service Member Crisis Support
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The Military Crisis Line is a free and confidential mental health crisis resource for all service members including members of the National Guard and Reserve, and Veterans, even if they are not enrolled in VA benefits or healthcare. This service is also availalbe domestically and overseas.
Contact
Veterans and Service Member Crisis Line
988 then press 1 (call- domestic)
1 844-702-5498 (off-base; Europe)
1 855-422-7719 (off-base, SW Asia)
1 844-702-5493 (off-base; Pacific)
838255 (text)
Or chat available on website (see link) - Wellbeing Coaching (alcohol and/or cannabis)
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Wellbeing Coaching for substance use is a harm reduction program for college students to help you work toward a better relationship with alcohol and/or cannabis.
Contact
Student Wellness
A37 Filey Hall
212 Beyer Court
Ames, IA
wellbeingcoach@iastate.edu
515-294-5730 - Writing Consultations
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Students who are seeking support with writing - whether it be a project paper, cover letter or otherwise - may be interested in a writing consultation. This service is free for students and available in-person or online.
Contact
Academic Success Center
2157 Hixson Lied Student Success Center
215 Beach Road
Ames, IA
success@iastate.edu
515-294-6624
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