Health and Wellness

Local clinics

GoHealth Bishops Corner - 336 N Main St Ste A, West Hartford, CT 06117

HIU is partnered with GoHealth Urgent Care, which provides easy, convenient access to trusted health care for students, offering: 
•    Student access to the Hartford Healthcare-GoHealth center in Bishops Corner, open every day and evening hours, just three miles from campus
•    Preferred access to no-cost Virtual Visits for care from the comfort of your dorm or apartment through the GoHealth App
•    Quick and easy messaging with clinical providers about health concerns and questions
•    Seamless referrals to Hartford Healthcare specialists, if needed 

Please download the GoHealth app to ensure you are getting the full benefits of the program! In order to get  virtual visits and clinician messaging through the GoHealth app, please follow the instructions below:
1.    Download the GoHealth App
2.    Enter personal information, insurance information, and pharmacy information
3.    On the next screen, click the ‘Add My Organization’ button at the bottom of the screen Enter your Hartford International University email address and click the ‘Send Validation Code’ button at the bottom of the screen
4.    Enter the 6-character verification code sent to your HIU email address and click the ‘Verify’ button at the bottom of the screen
5.    You will need to repeat this process once every 90 days for security
Students are also able to access the benefits of our partnership through a dedicated website. Email eormseth@hartfordinternational.edu for website access. Please note that no-cost Virtual Visits are not available through the website and just in-center visits should be booked here. Monthly health tips are also included at the bottom of this page!
 

Local hospitals

Saint Francis Hospital – located within walking distance of Hartford Seminary

Hartford Hospital

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.

211 Mental Health Line: In the state of Connecticut, dial 211 to get assistance during a mental health crisis, or to get assistance in finding mental health care providers.

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator

Connecticut Clearinghouse: A Library and Resource Center providing information on substance use and mental health disorders, prevention and health promotion, treatment and recovery, wellness and other related topics. 

Guidelines on “Finding a Mental Health Professional”

About My Drinking: A free and anonymous website providing resources for drug and alcohol addiction.

Spiritual Directors International: If you would like to receive help that is more spiritual in nature, the SDI website allows you to search by geographic area to find assistance.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline:  1-800-273-8255 / 1-800-273-TALK

Addiction Center - Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Being in graduate school can at times be stressful. It is critical to take care of yourself, ensuring that you get adequate sleep, eat properly and exercise. There are numerous internet resources available, but please see the Student Services Coordinator if you need help finding/utilizing the right tools for yourself.

Sleep & Relaxation: Make time in your life for both.

Nutrition: Make it a priority to have whole fruits and vegetables at each meal, or for snacks. It is possible to eat well on a budget, and there are endless recipe resources online, such as All Recipes, Epicurious, and Food Network, which includes helpful video tutorials and links to cooking shows. The Fine Cooking Recipe generator lets you modify a base recipe to suit your tastes and eating style.

HUNGER HOTLINE (for college students)

Exercise: We partner with Saint Francis to offer students a reasonably priced gym membership. Please see the Student Services Coordinator if you would like more information about this program.