Health Resources

Coronavirus — COVID-19

At Ridgewater College, the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff is a priority. Minnesota State is closely monitoring the developing situation related to COVID-19 and is committed to taking steps necessary to protect the health and safety of our faculty, our staff, and our students. Learn more here.

Ridgewater College provides speakers, classes, and activities throughout the year to support healthy student behaviors and choices. Each campus hosts an annual health fair in partnership with community agencies as well as biannual American Red Cross Blood Drives.

Automated external defibrillators (AED) and first aid kits are available across the campuses.

Fitness Center

Both Ridgewater campuses have a fitness center.

Lactation Pods

Both Ridgewater campuses have lactation pods available to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Student Wellness Magazine

CampusWell is an online monthly health and wellness magazine for students and their families. Each issue features valuable information to help students make better decisions. It also helps parents gain a better understanding of the health and wellness challenges that today’s students face.

CampusWell Magazine – Student Edition

Immunization Records

Minnesota Statutes, Section 135A.14 requires that all students attending post-secondary schools have immunization status that is current for measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, and tetanus. People who were born in 1956 or earlier and students who graduated from high school since 1997 are exempt. All other students will need to submit an immunization record that is complete and up to date. Sources for dates of immunization are high school, clinic, or military records. If you have problems understanding these records, please contact student services for assistance.

Health Insurance Policy for International Students

All international students attending Ridgewater College are required to purchase the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities international student accident and illness insurance plan. Please contact Amelia Amor: 320-222-5976, [email protected].

Health Links and Resources

Health and Relationship Violence

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

Carbon monoxide poisoning
Date rape drugs
Drinking and driving
Effects of Drinking Alcohol on Your Health
Poison control tips
- Poison Control Centers helpline: 1-800-222-1222
Tobacco cessation

Diet, Nutrition and Exercise

General Health

Mental Health

Depression

Community Resources

Hotlines

Minnesota AIDS hotline: 800-248-2437
Alcohol/drug referral service: 800-729-6686
Cancer hotline: 800-227-2345
Center for Disease Control (CDC): 800-232-4636
Depression and anxiety 24-hour helpline: 800-234-0038
Emergency 24-hour mental health helpline: 320-484-4585
Family planning/STD hotline: 800-783-2287
Gay and Lesbian Community Action Council (Out Front Minnesota): 800-800-0350
American Social Health Association hotline: 800-227-8922
Poison Control Centers hotline: 800-222-1222

Hutchinson Campus Resources

McLeod Emergency Food Shelf: 320-587-4796
Common Cup Ministries: 320-587-2213
Hutchinson Health
- Clinic: 320-234-3290
- Hospital: 320-234-5000
- Mental Health Clinic: 320-484-4610
- 24-hour crisis line: 320-484-4585
- Chemical dependency: 320-234-4610
McLeod County Public Health: 320-864-3185
- Family planning, Follow Along Program, home visits, improved pregnancy outcome, new baby visits, pregnancy testing, SIDS, WIC, and Project Harmony
McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence: 320-234-7933
McLeod County Family Resource Guide [PDF]
Methamphetamine Education and Drug Awareness (MEADA) Coalition of McLeod County: 320-864-1257
Sober Nation

Willmar Campus Resources

ACMC-Willmar Main Clinic: 320-231-5000
Campus Ministries Center and Food Shelf
- Chaplain Jeff: 320-905-0345
Carris Health Behavioral Health
Kandiyohi County Public Health: 320-231-7800
Kandiyohi County Resource Guide [PDF]
- Pastor Amy: 320-282-2225
Rice Memorial Hospital: 320-235-4543
Safe Avenues: 320-235-0962
- Services are free. Service provided to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Sober Nation
Willmar Area Food Shelf: 320-235-2641
Willmar inpatient drug and alcohol rehab centers
Woodland Centers