2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook

Dr. J Michael Harding Center for Health and Wellness (CHW)

Website: https://www.marietta.edu/center-health-and-wellness

Harrison Hall; (740) 376-4477

The Dr. J. Michael Harding Center for Health and Wellness (CHW) is an integrated wellness center offering services in 3 areas: Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services and Sexual Assault Prevention. The entrance to the facility is located on the 7th street side of Harrison Hall. The CHW is open Monday through Friday during the academic year from 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Walk-in and evening appointments may also be available. To schedule an appointment call (740) 376-4477.

Health Services

The CHW’s health center functions as an outpatient facility serving the medical needs of the students. These services are provided by licensed health-care providers, including a medical doctor, a physician assistant, and a registered nurse. There is no charge for most services including office visits. However, students will be responsible for any charges associated with lab work, X-rays, pharmaceuticals, supplies, and injections. All fees will be discussed with the student before services are provided.

Marietta College requires a complete health record be on file in the CHW. A completed health/ immunization form must be completed by all incoming first year or transfer students.

It is important to note that for any student who feels that they are experiencing or witnessing a medical emergency, call the Marietta College Police Department at (740) 376-3333 or dial 911.

Counseling & Psychological Services

The goal of the CHW’s counseling and psychological services is to enhance your abilities to make more informed personal and academic decisions. The counseling staff consists of licensed mental health professionals who have experience working with college students. Individual and group counseling can encourage you to engage in new ways of thinking about academic, career, and personal issues. There is no charge to students for these services.

Issues that might bring you to CHW include, for example: adjustment to college life, study skills, time management, assertiveness, relationships with family, roommates, friends or significant others; eating, weight, and body image issues; drug or alcohol problems; self-esteem issues; experiences of grief or loss; adjusting to a different culture or language; feelings of depression or hopelessness; feelings of anxiety or panic; sexuality, sexual identity, or sexual orientation; motivation or achievement; coping with traumatic events or memories; or managing symptoms of a mental or physical illness or disability.