Hampshire College

The Community Health Collaborative offers on-going programs, as well as a number of one-time programs and events throughout the semester. Keep your eyes open for advertising, or drop by, have a cup of tea, and find out what's happening.

The Chair Massage Program
Yes, it’s really true … you can get a FREE chair massage!!! This service is provided by student volunteers who have been trained in basic chair massage techniques. Chair massage is an excellent way to relax, de-stress and pamper yourself. There are regular drop-in hours Monday through Friday afternoon/evening at the Community Health Collaborative. Stop by, or call x5743 to find out when this semester’s hours are. Training sessions are offered every fall to students interested in becoming volunteers.

Club Tub
We have two clean, private bathtubs, complete with bubbles, available to students suffering from tub withdrawal. Drop in, or call ahead to schedule, and don’t forget to BYOT (towel).

The Light Box
Community Health houses a light box available for use by students who experience mood and energy changes associated with the reduced daylight hours of fall and winter. Recommended use is about 30 minutes per day.

Safer Sex Supplies
Community health distributes safer sex supplies (condoms, dental dams, gloves, and lube) to the house offices on a monthly basis, or you can stop in at community health to pick up your own supplies. We also have lots of information on safer sex, contraceptive options, STIs and sexual health.

Lending Library
Community health has a growing library of books on a range of health-related topics, including: body image and eating disorders, sexual health, depression and suicidal thoughts, sexual and relationship violence, and alternative health modalities. You may come in to browse or borrow, and we welcome suggestions for additions to the library.

Contact Jessica Gifford, Director of Community Health and Wellness x5743 or jgifford@hampshire.edu