Hampshire College

CHC's mission is to promote holistic health and wellness in the Hampshire community. 

Who We Are:
CHC consists of the director of community health and wellness, Jessica Gifford; several student staff; student groups such as the counselor advocates; and student volunteer organizations, such as the Backrub Club. The director and students work together collaboratively to create and implement our programs. The Community Health Collaborative is part of the department of Community Advocacy in the division of Student Life.

What We Do:
CHC offers resources, support, and programs that address a broad range of health and wellness issues, including: drug, alcohol, and tobacco use; sexual health; sexual agency and sexual violence; communication skills; healthy relationships and relationship violence; relaxation; alternative health modalities; self-care and stress; and body image and eating issues. We are always willing to support student initiatives related to health and wellness, and invite community members to come share ideas and concerns with us. 

Come Visit:
CHC has a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, so drop by and have some tea, browse our library and multitudinous brochures, or get a free 15-minute backrub from one of our trained student volunteers! Bring your books and study in a quiet room, try out the light box, or take a bath in a clean tub. We are located in Enfield by the basketball court, above the Center For Feminisms. You may also contact the director of community health and wellness, Jessica Gifford, at x5743 or by emailing: jgifford@hampshire.edu

Community Health Collaborative:
Building Hours 
Monday to Friday
9 a.m.- 9 p.m.