Whats the mission of the Health Resources and Counseling Offices (Dicks House) at Dartmouth?
In a nutshell, Health Resources promotes healthy life choices by students. Healthier choices will allow students to take greater advantage of everything that Dartmouth has to offer, as well providing them with the tools they need in order to be informed health-care consumers throughout their lives. We accomplish these goals through outreach and education, training of peer advisers, as well as group and individual consultations with students. The Counseling Office helps students with their mental health needs—which ultimately supports the educational mission of the College. We want services that are accessible to everyone and that genuinely meet the needs of the diverse Dartmouth community. Every year, one thousand new undergraduates come to Hanover from around the world. What are some of the recommendations your office makes to students to help them make the transition to life in northern New England? Many first-year students struggle because the quality of the relationships they have
