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Health4U
The Health4U Program encourages faculty, staff, graduate student employees, retirees and the spouses/partners of members of these groups to “Redefine” the way ‘YoU’ think about health!

Health4U’s goal is to promote good health by providing opportunities to participate in programs, services, and activities designed to make a positive difference in your health and the health of the campus community.

To experience the benefits of Health4U all you have to do is participate in any of the Classes, Seminars, and Groups offered in each of the 4 Focus Areas (Emotional Wellness, Health Consumerism/Self-Care, Movement/Fitness, NutritionMatters), most of which are offered at no cost. There are multiple options for involvement:

• Take a health promotion class where you will learn about healthy lifestyle behaviors and how to make health-smart choices in your everyday life
• In-depth multi-session seminars such as “Healthy Eating: Finding the Balance Within,” “Boosting your Psychological Immune System,” “Finding Reliable Information Online”
• Register for an online program such as “MSU Moves” or the “Healthy E-mail Service” to stay informed of the latest news on health topics or to track your health behavior change process
• “U Can Quit” campaign, designed to help all MSU affiliates on their path toward tobacco cessation
• Set a healthy lifestyle goal and get expert help to create and carry out a personal plan for success by making an appointment with the Health4U coaching service
• Encourage work colleagues to explore a healthy lifestyle philosophy by scheduling the Health4U team to assist with departmental based training and development

Health4U
335 Olin Health Center
(517) 353-2596

IM Sports
All intramural facilities, programs and services are dedicated to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle for all. A variety of activities are available to meet the needs of a diverse campus. Exercise/fitness rooms are open at the IM East and the IM West. Daily workout sessions make it possible to reach your desired level of fitness. Individuals may receive assistance in developing a training workout by consulting with our fitness professionals. There is a fee for the exercise fitness rooms and to schedule a personal trainer. Please call the IM facilities for fees.

Organized Sports and Special Events
All students, faculty and staff may play in a variety of competitive leagues and many individual competitions are also planned by the IM staff. See the IM website for specific sports and how to sign up. Most sports have mens, womens and co-rec leagues available. Spouses may compete in individual events and play in the recreative leagues. Check the website for facility hours and features, programs, and events.

Spouse and Family Programs
Spouses may enter the facility with a spouse ID card (available at the Administration building). Dependent children may participate with parents on designated courts and in the pools during scheduled family recreation hours. Please note, the IM does not provide childcare; parents and guardians must play or stay by their children while they are in the facilities.

Self Defense
To help protect from the risk of harm, the IM presents a free 2-hour self defense program; open to all employees and students. It is designed for women but men may attend and be serious about the subject. Participants will receive practical information and strategies regarding sexual assault. They will develop skills in verbal, non-verbal and physical techniques for defusing potentially violent encounters.

Intramural Sports
(517) 355-5250

MSU HealthTeam
The MSU HealthTeam’s largest clinical facility is located in the MSU campus Clinical Center on Service Rd. Primary and specialty health care services are offered to the greater Lansing community. Faculty, staff, and family members may use services at the MSU Clinical Center facility on a fee-for-service basis. Specialty clinics include family practice, family medicine, OB/GYN, pediatrics, human development, radiology, surgery, sports medicine, manipulative medicine, urology, neurology, ophthalmology, and more. Pharmacy is available.

MSU HealthTeam
Clinical Center
138 Service Road
(517) 353-3000

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
A part of the MSU Health team, the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, psychology and physiatric services. They are here to serve you and your family from pediatrics to adults. Most insurances are accepted.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Clinical Center
138 Service Road
(517) 355-7648

Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the study of how we work. By studying work methods used by individuals we can improve the design and function of tools and objects that are used by the worker. The worker can be observed interacting in the work environment in relation to reaching or bending during the workday. Poor postures or extended reaching can be reduced or eliminated.

Good ergonomically designed workstations can help to prevent cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs). Examples of CTDs are: carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and bursitis. Many CTDs can be prevented by making a few simple and inexpensive changes in equipment used for computing by the initiation of stretching and strengthening exercises the workers can easily perform during the workday.
A specialist will observe the employee for possible risk factors. During the observation the specialist will make recommendations about work habits as well as possible equipment changes and use of existing equipment. A summary describing the results of the assessment and the recommendations will be sent to the employee. The cost for this service is $90 per hour and the evaluation and completion of the written summary will take approximately one to three hours.

We will attempt to provide names of suppliers of any equipment that we recommend. If you need assistance in other areas, such as lighting changes, the appropriate contact person will be provided.

In addition, we have an ergonomic resource room located at Olin Health Center in the Physical Therapy Clinic (Room B-35). When you receive your report you may contact the ergonomic specialist and make an appointment to see and discuss some of the ergonomic equipment.

Department of Physical Therapy
(517) 353-5008

Bicycles

MSU Bikes Service Center
The MSU Bikes Service Center, located in the center of campus under the Bessey Hall auditorium just 200 ft. northwest of the Farm Lane Bridge, provides a full range of bicycle repair services for varying fees. Bike rentals (short and long term) are also offered as are a variety of bike-related accessories (tires, tubes, lights, fenders, helmets, tools, oils, etc.).

Other services include free 24-hour air access, bike storage, bike assembly, and a ‘do-it-yourself’ bench can also be rented for those who know how to do their own repairs. “Green Bikes” are available for staff and faculty to lease for $40.00/year (helmets, locks, repairs and general maintenance are included). Bike books and videos/DVDs can also be checked out for free. The center’s hours vary by semester; check the website for current hours or call.

MSU Bikes Service Center
(517) 432-3400

Bicycle Registration
Bicycles must be registered on campus; otherwise, they may be impounded and a fee assessed for recovering the bicycle. The Parking Office provides bicycle permits at no charge. The bicycle serial number or a self-appointed number that is at least five (5) digits long and engraved or stamped into the frame of the bicycle must be included when registering the bicycle.

MSU Police
87 Red Cedar Road
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 355-8440

Mental Health

Employee Assistance Program
The MSU Employee Assistance Program is a confidential short term counseling and referral service provided free of charge to MSU employees, graduate student employees, and immediate family members.

The EAP seeks to serve any member of the MSU community in need of services regardless of the role in which a person serves the university, and is therefore equally available to administrative, academic and support staff.

The EAP provides assessment and referral services, and brief counseling for a variety of work/life concerns including:

• Workplace conflicts
• Relationship/marital concerns, family problems
• Moving through life transitions, grief & loss
• Addressing a wide range of addictions (alcohol, eating, smoking, gambling, sex, and others)
• Stress reduction coaching
• Depression, anxiety
• Assessment of substance use and/or abuse
• Financial trouble

The staff of the EAP are clinically trained counselors who are committed to helping people access their common sense and personal wisdom in response to challenging life circumstances. The EAP works collaboratively with the other on-campus resource providers identified in this Work/Life Guide.

Employees Assistance Program
330 Olin Health Center
(517) 355-4506

Psychiatry Clinic
Services include adult psychiatry, assessment services for children, child and adolescent psychiatry, pervasive development disorders, infant mental health, cognitive behavioral therapy, couples therapy, adult psychotherapy, medical psychology, obesity, geriatric psychiatry, neuropsychology, and eating disorders.

Psychiatry Clinic
West Fee Hall
(517) 353-3070

Psychological Clinic
Services for children, adolescents, adults, families, couples and older adults are available. The Psychological Clinic offers psychotherapy, psychological assessments and evaluations, and mood and memory workshops for adults. Psychotherapy services are confidential, short-term or long-term and available at affordable, income-adjusted rates.

Psychological Clinic
Psychology Building
(517) 355-9564

Family and Child Clinic
Services include relationship building, coping with divorce, remarriage adjustment, family communication, extended family concerns, coping with life transitions, parenting concerns, premarital issues, marital issues, work and school stress, child behavior problems, anxiety and depression, loss and grief, childhood trauma and sexual concerns. Therapists will work with individuals of all ages, single and married, couples, parents and children and entire families.

Family and Child Clinic
329 Olin Health Center
(517) 432-2272

Domestic Violence

MSU Safe Place
MSU Safe Place is a domestic violence program that offers short-term shelter housing and support. All services are free, confidential and available on the MSU campus to students, faculty, staff and their partners who are victims of domestic violence. Support services include counseling, support group, advocacy, information and referrals. Safe Place also offers community education programs to classes, residence halls or any other campus or community group. To find out more about Safe Place please visit the website or call.

For immediate support or referrals, please call. Call the MSU Safe Place business line to invite someone from the staff to talk to your workplace or class; for support or ideas on how to assist a colleague, student, or friend who is experiencing domestic violence.

Safe Place
G-55 Wilson Hall (Business Addr.)
(517) 355-1100 (Business Number)
(517) 355-2221 (Crisis Number)
noabuse@msu.edu

Listening Ear Crisis Center
Free, anonymous, and confidential services include a 24 hr. crisis hotline and sexual assault counseling for survivors and their significant others. Call to talk to someone and/or to set up an appointment with a counselor.

Listening Ear Crisis Center
313 W. Grand River Avenue
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 377-1728 (Business Number)
(517) 377-1717 (Crisis Number)

End Violent Encounters, Inc.
End Violent Encounters, Inc. (EVE) provides free residential and non-residential supportive services to victims of domestic violence. EVE offers 24-hour crisis line support, a safe and temporary emergency shelter, family and individual counseling, advocacy, support groups, children’s programs, community education, and personal protection order assistance.

End Violent Encounters, Inc.
(517) 372-5976