The Hofstra University Athletic Department is committed to assisting student-athletes achieve personal development in all aspects of life. This includes training in areas such as drugs and alcohol, leadership, nutrition, diversity and gambling. Hofstra University implements the Health & Safety Program, which includes a yearly physical and drug testing component, education seminars, and the availability of mental health services
Recent personal development programming for Hofstra student-athletes has included:
• Consequences of Drunk Driving - Francis Ricigliano
• Turning Away from Hate - TJ Leyden
• Eat to Compete - Tim Wierman
• DUI: A Powerful Lesson - Mark Sterner
• Hazing in Athletics - Dr. R. Brian Cow
• Defining Culture Through Dress - David Wolfe
• Sex and Excess: Surviving the Party Introduction - Elaine Pasqua
• No Excuses: Kyle Manard
• Mental Toughness and Training - Spencer Wood
• Hoop Dreams - Chris Herren
Student Counseling Services
Student Counseling Services is located in the Saltzman Community Services Center, which is on the south side of Hempstead Turnpike, at the Oak Street entrance.
During the academic semester, counseling is available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, and for abbreviated hours on Saturday. To obtain further information or to arrange an appointment, Student Counseling Services may be reached by telephone at (516) 463-6791.
If you are a Hofstra University student and experience a psychological emergency during non-business hours, please contact Hofstra's Public Safety department at (516) 463-6789, where an officer can page a crisis counselor immediately or contact the nearest emergency room.
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