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Health Services

The Office of Health Services supports the academic and personal success of the Columbia-Greene community through the provision of routine and emergency nursing care and health education.

Mental Health Resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or local emergency services by dialing 911.

Additional mental health resources:

Health Partners

Erik Swift, Counselor and Spiritual Director

Main Building, Suite 112, Room 112C
Hours: Mondays – Thursdays 8 a.m. -4:30 p.m., Friday 8-11 a.m.
Phone: 518.697.6312
Email: erik.swift@sunycgcc.edu

Shannon Richardson, Prevention Specialist

Main Building, Suite 112, Room 112A
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Phone: 518.828.6319
Email Shannon

Services:

  • Screenings and assessments for substance use/misuse, and problem gambling/video game
  • Assistance and support with decision-making and conflict resolution
  • Mental, emotional, education, or social problems/concerns support
  • Educational awareness including NARCAN training for students, faculty, and staff
  • Assistance and support to those with family members who have or have had a substance use disorder

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Greene County Family Planning Clinic
Room 616 in the Professional Academic Center (PAC)
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Phone: 518.697.6360

Appointments can be made by phone, or using the link below. Walk-ins welcome!

Services:

  • Same day access to birth control.
  • Emergency Contraception-Plan B. Call 518.697.6303 when providers are not on campus.
  • STD testing and treatment
  • Pregnancy testing and referral
  • Free condoms
  • Breast cancer/Cervical cancer exams
  • Athletic and College physicals

We gladly accept Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and many other insurance plans. We do not want anyone to feel that they cannot afford important health care if they do not have insurance. NO ONE will be denied access to services due to an inability to pay; a sliding fee discount is available. 

 

Book An Appointment

In addition to providing first aid, the Office of Health Services stocks a limited number of over-the-counter oral medications as well as medical supplies for the convenience of the students. In the event of an emergency in the Director’s absence, the Security Department will call the local rescue squad.

An assortment of informative materials on a wide variety of health-related topics is located outside the college nurse’s office. All students are welcome to avail themselves of this material and/or to discuss any health-related concerns with the nurse. Assistance with disease prevention education, referrals to medical care providers and strategies to manage illnesses while on campus is available. Confidentiality will be maintained. However please keep in mind that the Office of Health Services is not authorized to excuse any student from academic requirements due to health-related conditions.

The Office of the Health Services is located in the Main Building, Room 316, telephone 518.697.6303, and overseen by Maria Ostrander, RN, Director of Health Services.

Immunization Requirements

This form requests copies of your health records maintained by the Health Services Department, such as immunization records or other medical documentation on file. You may need these records to transfer to another school, provide proof of immunizations to an employer, or for your records. Submit your request here for prompt and secure processing.

Request for Records Form

Resources

Medication Abortion Information & Referrals

If a student becomes pregnant, we provide full options counseling and referrals at the health office.

On May 2, 2023, legislation was signed in New York State (A1295-C/S1213-B) that requires all public colleges and universities in the SUNY and CUNY systems offer access to medication abortion. The law requires that every SUNY and CUNY campus provide access to abortion medication to their student body either by employing or contracting with authorized individuals who may prescribe abortion prescription drugs, or by providing students with information and referrals to providers authorized to prescribe abortion medication.

Dutchess Community College does not provide medication or procedural termination of pregnancy care on-campus at this time. The health office’s website will maintain a list of community agencies and/or providers authorized to prescribe abortion medication. For students who choose to terminate a pregnancy or desire to continue a pregnancy, we offer referrals at local clinics. The health office will continue to provide coordination of care for any student interested in receiving services.

Options for unintended pregnancy: Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood

This clinic offers both surgical and nonsurgical abortion.
804 Columbia Street
Hudson, NY 12534
Phone: 518.828.4675

Abortion Providers:

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