SOUTHERN MISS OFFICE FOR DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS The primary function and mission of the Office for Disability Accommodations (ODA), located at 114 Bond Hall (entrance on the south side), is to provide those services necessary to assure equal educational opportunity to all students pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you feel you have a disability that qualifies for accommodations under Section 504 or the ADA, please contact Suzy Hebert, Coordinator, at (601) 266-5024.
PERSONAL COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES Numerous services are available in the areas of personal, social, and marital counseling, and psychotherapy. On-campus services include the University Counseling Center, which is located in Room 200 of Kennard-Washington Hall. Off-campus facilities include Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources which is a publicly supported mental health facility located about three miles from campus at 103 S. 19th Street, as well as a number of private practitioners in psychology and psychiatry.
CHILD CARE College policy prohibits students from bringing children to class. The Southern Miss Center for Child Development provides facilities for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years old. The program consists of planned activities, educational programs, hot meals, and snacks. There is a long waiting list, so apply early and directly to the Center. Hours of operation are 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. There are other child care providers in the community, and many of these also have a wait list. If you have dependent children, we recommend that you begin to make your childcare arrangements well before you arrive on campus.
SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS STUDENTS WITH OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS There are many services and organizations at Southern Miss designed to address the special needs of minority students, women, gays, lesbians, and international students. The office of the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, located in Room 219 of the R.C. Cook Union, will be happy to provide additional information on these organizations and services. Phone: (601) 266-6331.
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