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November Break

November 25: Last day of M&C's

• Frances Perk Café Closes at 2pm on 11/26. Reopens 12/2.
• Cochary Kitchen & Pub Closes 2pm on 11/26. Reopens 12/2.
• Kendade Grab & Go Closes 2pm on 11/26. Reopens 12/2.
• Blanchard Grab & Go Closes 2pm. Reopens 12/2.

• Breakfast 7:15 am - 9:00am
• Lunch 11:30 am -1:30 pm
• Dinner 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

• Breakfast 7:15 am - 9:00am (Grab & Go Items available at Breakfast for Dinner)
• Lunch 11:30 am -1:30 pm (Grab & Go Items available at Lunch for Dinner)
• Dinner CLOSED

• Breakfast 7:15 am - 9:00am
• Lunch 11:30 am -1:30 pm
• Dinner 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Mail Services hours will be from 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday. You may head to the Mail Services during those times to pick up packages or mail. The Mail Services will be closed November 28 and November 29th.

Wednesday, November 27

Shuttle (First come, first serve, 25 passenger capacity) to CVS/Big Y will be departing from Blanchard Bus Stop as follows:

Friday, November 29

Shuttle (First come, first serve, 25 passenger capacity) to Holyoke Mall will be departing from Blanchard Bus Stop as follows

Saturday, November 30

Shuttle (First come, first serve, 25 passenger capacity) to Trans World Market/Trader Joe's will be departing from Blanchard Bus Stop as follows:

You are welcome to have guests in your residence hall during November Break as long as you follow the guest policy found in the MHC Residential Life Community Standards:

• Your guests must be pre-registered by the host (you!) before they arrive. The host must submit the Guest Registration Form. PW: MHC Founding YearYou will not need to wait for any response or take any additional steps once you complete the form. Fill out and submit the form and then your guest(s) are welcome to join you.
• You will not need to wait for any response or take any additional steps once you complete the form. Fill out and submit the form and then your guest(s) are welcome to join you.
• Please make sure you have fully read the guest policy and reach out when you have questions – res-life@mtholyoke.edu.

The Counseling Service will close Tuesday, November 26 at 4:30 PM. The Counseling Service will reopen on Monday, December 2 at 8:30 AM for Open Access scheduling.

For urgent mental health needs when the Counseling Service is closed:

• Students and concerned community members can consult with an offsite clinician from the 24/7 Crisis Line. Call 413-538-2037 and follow the prompts for urgent evaluation and support in planning next steps.
• You may also call Public Safety and Service directly at 413-538-2304 to request emergency assistance or to be connected with MHC Professional Staff On Call.
• You may go to the nearest emergency room (Holyoke Medical Center is closest to Mount Holyoke College).

Other sources of support include:

• The Counseling Service website at www.mtholyoke.edu/counseling

• Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (En Español 1-888-628-9454; Options for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1-800-799-4889;chat)

• The Trevor Project(support for LGBTQ+ folx) at 1-866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678678

• The Steve Fund (crisis text line for students of color: text "STEVE" to 741741)

• The Jed Foundation (Crisis text line: text "HOME" to 741741)
• Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or chat online
• Trans Lifeline(support by & for TGNC-identified individuals) at 1-877-565-8860

Health Services will be closed as of noon (12pm) on November 27 and will not reopen for clinical services until December 2. When Health Services is closed, an on-call service is available for urgent medical concerns. Call 413-538-2121 and follow the prompts. Options for local health care needs include:

• Cooley Dickinson Hospital Emergency Room: 413-582-2108
• Holyoke Hospital Emergency Room: 413-534-2500
• CDH Urgent Care Center (two sites): 413-582-4400
  • 30 Locust Street, Northampton, MA 01060
  • 170 University Drive, Amherst, MA 01002
• Baystate Urgent Care: 413-387-4197
  • 325 King Street Northampton, MA 01060
• Holyoke Medical Group Walk-In Care Services: 413-535-4800
  • 1962 Memorial Drive Chicopee, MA 01020

For medical emergencies, while on campus please call Public Safety and Service directly at 413-538-2304. For true medical emergencies off campus, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.

LITS Services/Williston Library will be available 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on November 26 and 8:30am -5:00 p.m. on November 27; closed November 28 - November 30. Available 6:00 pm - 2:00 am on December 1. Regular hours resume on November 27. More information can be found on the LITS Hours Page.

There will be Airport Shuttles to Bradley International Airport as follows:departing MHC at 12:00pm

• Tuesday, 11/26 departing MHC at 1:00pm
• Tuesday, 11/26 departing MHC at 5:00pm
• Wednesday,11/27 departing MHC at 6:00am

Please use this Shuttle Sign Up Form to sign up.

Kendall Building/Fitness Center Hours

• Tuesday, 11/26, open 6:30am-6pm; Open Swim 11:30am-1:00pm only
• Wednesday, 11/27, open 7am-2pm; No Open Swim
• Thursday, 11/28-Sunday, 12/1- CLOSED
• Regular hours resume Monday, 12/2

More information about events during the break will be emailed directly to registered students. Events are only available to registered students.

• Movie Tickets: You can purchase movie tickets for Tower Theaters for just $5 from the Residence Life office in Safford rm. 1 (Garden Level/basement) between 9 am - 4 pm on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. During November Break, they will also throw in a free small popcorn! Students may only purchase one ticket for themselves, and they may not purchase tickets for a friend. The student purchasing the ticket must have registered for a break by the deadline (11:55 pm on Friday, November 21st). Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There are a limited number of tickets available.Thursday 11/28: ISOC Friendsgiving from 5:30 - 8:30 pm in the Great Room; join the International Students Organizing Committee (ISOC) on Thursday, November 23rd, to celebrate, give thanks, and spend time with friends during the holiday. It'll be a night of fun, games, delicious food from all around the world, and Karaoke! Open to all students! Make sure to RSVP on Embark!
• Thursday 11/28: ISOC Friendsgiving from 5:30 - 8:30 pm in the Great Room; join the International Students Organizing Committee (ISOC) on Thursday, November 23rd, to celebrate, give thanks, and spend time with friends during the holiday. It'll be a night of fun, games, delicious food from all around the world, and Karaoke! Open to all students! Make sure to RSVP on Embark!

• Friday 11/29: Craft Night from 7 - 9pm in Creighton Basement - The nights are getting longer and colder, so cozy up with some multimedia crafts! Come spend some time in Creighton painting, making bracelets, collaging, and other various crafts

• Tuesday, 11/ 26: building closes at 10pm
• Wednesday, 11/ 27: 8am-8pm
• Thursday, 11/28: 4pm-9pm
• Friday, 11/ 29: 12pm-8pm
• Saturday, 11/ 30: 12pm–8pm
• Sunday, 12/ 1: 12pm–10pm
• Regular hours resume on Monday, 12/2 at 7:30am

Please note that there is no PVTA service on November 28, 2024. More information can be found on the  PVTA website.