A Caring Campus - #wallacestatecares
Wallace State Community College became one of 20 community colleges across the U.S. designated as a ‘Caring Campus' by the Institute for Evidence-Based Change when it was selected for the initiative in 2020. The Caring Campus Initiative represents an ongoing commitment to connect with, and support, students to help them reach their educational goals with care and includes everything from the way students are greeted on campus to the services the College provides.
As a result of Wallace State's work in this area, the College has opened a food pantry to address hunger among students, made free mental health services available to students on campus, established a center for career and workforce development, including a work wardrobe where students can find clothes for interviewing, implemented success advising, established a Veteran’s meeting area and a mother's lounge, and worked with the Wallace State Future Foundation to make emergency funds available for essential needs like transportation, among other services.
Resources Available to Students
TUTORING LABWallace State Tutoring Labs offer FREE academic tutoring for Wallace State students.
The lab at the Hanceville location includes a computer courtyard with access to 25
computers. Oneonta Academic Center - Room 127
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CAREER SERVICESWallace State Career Services is committed to assisting students in achieving career readiness by developing employment soft skills, coordinating apprenticeships/internships/co-op, job placement, sharing career opportunities, and supporting students and graduates in securing employment. Apprenticeships/Internships/Co-Ops • Job Fairs Contact us: JBC 11th floor or 256.352.8461
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VETERANS' CORNERWallace State offers the Veterans’ Corner to student veterans who need a place to study, congregate or unwind. 6th Floor of Library MOTHER'S LOUNGEThe Wallace State Association of Nursing Students offers a private room for nursing mothers to use a breast pump, with a refrigerator for storage and additional supplies. Go to the Nursing Administration office on the third floor of the School of Nursing and Center for Science for access to the room.School of Nursing and Center for Science |
PROGRAM SERVICESAny student may utilize these services offered through programs on campus:• Agriculture/Horticulture Plant Sales (256.352.8035) • Auto Service (256.352.8151) • Cleanings, X-rays, teeth whitening through Dental Hygiene (256.352.8300) • Cosmetology services by Salon and Spa Management (256.352.7819) • Access to the Wellness Center (256.352.8354) SUCCESS ADVISINGSuccess Advisors meet regularly with students and provide them with the structure, tools and motivation they need to persist through challenges and get the most out of their education. Located in the Center for Student Success, our advisors can help you choose classes, plan your schedule and put you on the pathway to completing your program.Find out more! |
LIONS' KITCHEN
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESAccess Mental Health ResourcesSUICIDE PREVENTIONThe National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.Call the Lifeline at 800-273-8255 Visit the NIMH Suicide Prevention website. Visit the Suicide Prevention Lifeline website.
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MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:00am to 7:00pm Get Started!After Hours/Mobile Crisis Line (Call/Text): 256.783.2014 • Emergencies: Dial 911 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (and Veterans Crisis Line) Are you concerned about yourself or a classmate? We want to help. Submit a Care Report A Guide for Assisting Students In Need |
Lions’ Kitchen is a free food pantry open to all Wallace State students. Located in
Room 106 of the Student Center.
Free Counseling Services for Students! Completely Confidential. FREE IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO TELETHERAPY
Choose a therapist based on your preferences
gender, language, ethnicity, focus area
at a time that fits your schedule
day, night, weekend availability by video, phone, chat, or message
Private. Secure. Confidential.
Experiening a mental health crisis? Help is available 24/7/365
833.646.1526
If you are experiencing a medical emergency call 911.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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There are several services available to students and community members throughout Central and North Alabama. These services are offered for free of charge or at minimal cost. Take a look! View the Community Resource Guide Have a need and are unsure where to start, contact Christine Wiggins: 256.352.8462, Christine.wiggins@degaolife.com |
“This initiative is a natural next step in our evolution to provide superior customer service for a holistic student experience, with wraparound services that address not only education but the many contributing factors that influence student success.”
--Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics
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