Health
The Institute does not operate a Health Clinic on campus, but has compiled a list of community services that are available to students. Resource details are provided in the Student Handbook. Those students needing further assistance should contact the Director of Student Services at 603-836-2527.
Health insurance is required for all full-time BFA students. The charge will be assessed only once during the academic year. Health insurance may be waived with proof of health insurance in another plan. Students who have enrolled in the Institute's health insurance program may find ID cards, claim forms and help finding a doctor by visiting www.bollingercolleges.com/nhia. For information on how to enroll in this program, contact the Director of Student Services. For more information on Bollinger Student Injury and Sickness Insurance, click here to view the brochure as a PDF.
The Institute requires the completion of health information for attendance in the BFA program. Below is a list of forms, which must be completed prior to the first day of class.
Downloadable Health Forms
Counseling Services Form
Disability Assesment Form
Emergency Contact Information
Physical Examination Form
Medical Treatment Rlease
Student Health Information
NHIA Insurance Selection Card
Smoking Policy/Academic Buildings
It is the intent of the Institute to provide a smoke-free working and learning environment for all students. In further consideration of the security of the buildings and the contents within, smoking is prohibited inside the Institute’s buildings. Smoking stations outside of the Institute’s buildings are provided for those who choose to smoke. It is expected that smokers use these stations so as not to litter nearby grounds.
Alcohol and Illegal Drugs
The Institute is committed to maintaining an environment of teaching and learning that is free of illicit drugs and alcohol.
Institute Alcohol Policy
Drugs and alcohol are prohibited from all residence halls. Alcohol is also forbidden from all other Institute buildings (except for at specific Institute events for those who are 21 years or older). Possession of an empty container of an alcoholic beverage will be dealt with as though the individual responsible for the empty container consumed the contents.
Mental Health Services
On Campus
Tanya Popoloski, MSW, LICSW
153 Concord Street, Rm. 204
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 836-2529
tpopoloski@nhia.edu
Hours:
Monday - Friday : 8 am - 4 pm
Appointments outside these time frames are also available per phone call or email.
Counseling services are available on campus during the school year with a licensed independent clinical social worker. Students who are experiencing adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, grief, and other issues are encouraged to visit the counselor for individual consultation. If a student does not want to receive services on campus or if a referral is necessary, off campus support is available through referrals to psychiatrists and independent local providers (mental health counselors, social workers, psychologists, substance abuse counselors).
In the event of an after-hours emergency, please contact Emergency Services 24 hours a day/7days a week at (603) 668-4111 or go directly to Catholic Medical Center where a member of Emergency Services will be contacted to do an evaluation.
Off Campus Mental Health Resources
The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester
(603) 668-4111
www.mhcgm.org
Bedford Counseling Services
1228 Elm Street, Suite 201
Manchester, NH 03101/(603) 623-1916
Hours: Monday -Thursday 8 am-9 pm
Friday 8 am-5 pm
Saturday 8 am-1 pm
Counseling Center of Nashua
697 Union Street
Manchester NH 03104 / (603) 627-3111
www.counselingcenter.com - for an online request for counseling
Women's Crisis Center
YWCA
72 Concord Street
Manchester, NH 03104
Emergency 24 hr. phone number/ (603) 668-2299
A 24/7 hotline for all forms of domestic and sexual abuse. Widely regarded as an excellent program to assist victims of sexual assault. Staffed by highly trained volunteers.
