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  <body><![CDATA[<p>The mental health and well-being of Georgia Tech students, faculty, and staff are of the utmost importance and a priority. We strive to provide support services in a variety of ways as well as provide programs and services that give the entire campus community the skills and knowledge they need to thrive.</p>

<p><em><strong>Mental health and well-being support services that are available everyday include</strong>:</em></p>

<p><strong>Counseling Center</strong><br />
Flag (Smithgall) Building, 2nd Floor<br />
8am &ndash; 5pm (until 7pm until Dec. 6th)<br />
Drop in or call 404-894-2575<br />
After hours call line: 404-894-2575<br />
<em>counseling.gatech.edu</em></p>

<p><strong>Dean of Students office</strong><br />
Flag (Smithgall) Building, 2nd Floor<br />
8am &ndash; 5pm<br />
Drop in or call 404-894-2565<br />
<em>studentlife.gatech.edu<br />
referral.studentlife.gatech.edu</em></p>

<p><strong>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</strong><br />
Call 678-616-TECH (8324)<br />
<em>hwb.gatech.edu/eap</em><br />
Open to all GT employees</p>

<p><strong>Nutrition Counseling</strong><br />
Stamps Health Services, 2nd Floor<br />
8am &ndash; 5pm<br />
Drop in or call 404-894-9980<br />
<em>nutrition.gatech.edu</em></p>

<p><strong>Stamps Health Services Psychiatry Clinic</strong><br />
Stamps Health Services, 2nd Floor<br />
8am &ndash; 5pm (9am &ndash; 5pm Thursdays)<br />
Drop in or call 404-894-2585 during operating hours<br />
<em>health.gatech.edu/psych</em></p>

<p><strong>VOICE Advocate Support Services</strong><br />
Stamps Health Services, 2nd Floor<br />
8am &ndash; 5pm<br />
Drop by or call 404-385-4464 or 404-385-4451<br />
After hours call GT Police at 404-894-2500 and ask to speak to the VOICE on-call advocate<br />
<em>voice.gatech.edu</em></p>

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<p><em><strong>Additional reading day and open door day programs and events include:</strong></em></p>

<p><strong>Drop In Support Services with Counseling Center &amp; Health Initiatives</strong><br />
Come chat with a counselor or a wellness coach about anything &ndash; they are there to support your mental health and well-being during this stressful time.<br />
December 5th, 9am &ndash; 12pm<br />
Scheller College of Business, Room 497<br />
Open to all GT Community members.</p>

<p><strong>Reading Day Special at Tech Rec</strong><br />
Students can use Tech Rec for bowling &amp; games all day for free.<br />
December 5th, 10am &ndash; 10pm<br />
Student Center, Tech Rec 1st Floor<br />
Open to all GT students.</p>

<p><strong>VOICE Advocate Drop In Hours</strong><br />
Come talk with a VOICE advocate about anything you need. Open to all students regardless of gender and sexual orientiation.<br />
December 5th, 11am &ndash; 1pm<br />
LGBTQIA+ Resource Center, Oasis Room<br />
Open to all GT students.</p>

<p><strong>Pet Therapy</strong><br />
De-stress with some furry friends!<br />
December 5th, 11am &ndash; 12:30pm<br />
College of Computing<br />
Open to all GT community members.</p>

<p><strong>Drop In Meditation Yoga</strong><br />
Free yoga offered during your lunch break with Will &ndash; open to everyone, regardless of CRC membership.<br />
December 5th, 12pm &ndash; 1pm<br />
Campus Recreation Center, Studio C<br />
Open to all GT community members.</p>

<p><strong>Let&rsquo;s Talk</strong><br />
Two additional sessions scheduled today for drop in, confidential counseling.<br />
December 5th<br />
12pm &ndash; 2pm, Graduate Living Center room 106<br />
4pm &ndash; 6pm, Clough Communications Center<br />
Open to all GT students.</p>

<p><strong>Free Paper &amp; Clay Crafts</strong><br />
Enjoy some free crafts to de-stress with for reading day.<br />
December 5th, 12pm &ndash; 6pm<br />
Student Center, 3rd Floor<br />
Open to all GT students.</p>

<p><strong>De-Stress Yo Self</strong><br />
DIY stress balls, body scrubs, face masks and more, along with food and other fun freebies.<br />
December 5th, 2pm &ndash; 4pm<br />
Student Center, Peachtree Room<br />
Open to all GT students.</p>

<p><strong>StressBuzzters</strong><br />
Meet with a counselor, chat with a Dietitian, do some yoga, and get some free food and other freebies.<br />
December 5th, 3pm &ndash; 5pm<br />
Main Library<br />
Open to all GT students.</p>

<p><strong>Mindful Moments</strong><br />
Enjoy color and quick guided mindfulness exercise to clear your mind.<br />
December 5th, 3pm &ndash; 4pm<br />
Student Center, Cypress Room<br />
Open to all GT community members.</p>

<p><strong>Come Fly with Us: Free Ziplining</strong><br />
Release your stress by flying through the sky with free zipline!<br />
December 5th, 4pm &ndash; 6pm<br />
Leadership Challenge Course<br />
Open to all GT community members.</p>

<p><strong>Free Group Fitness Classes</strong><br />
Enjoy free group fitness classes from now until the 14th. Go to crc.gatech.edu to see the class schedule.<br />
December 5th &ndash; 14th, various times<br />
Campus Recreation Center<br />
Open to all CRC members and guests.</p>

<p><strong>If you are ever concerned or don&rsquo;t know where to start, you can always call GT Police (GTPD) and ask for help &ndash; 404-894-2500.</strong></p>

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