Tiffany Jaeger (tiffanyj@mtu.edu) is the Manager of Student Outreach and Retention in the Dean of Students office. She can help connect you with various campus and local resources depending on what type of emergency you are facing.
Upper Peninsula Health Plan has a case worker who visits Houghton on a regular basis. They can help connect you with various resources and help with applying for programs like Medicaid and food stamps. Contact Tiffany to start setting up a meeting.
Other free resources are available on findhelp.org
There are 4 different emergency funds available to students who are experiencing financial hardship due to personal emergencies such as illness, fire, emergency travel, etc. Each fund has different requirements, and the Dean of Students office will help determine which one is applicable for you.
These funds are:
- Betty Chavis Emergency Fund
- Graduate School Emergency Grant Program
- Husky Emergency Assistance Fund
- International Student Emergency Fund
To find more information, visit here.Food
To apply for emergency funds, visit here
The Husky Food Access Network is an on-campus food pantry that is open to the MTU campus community. A variety of options are available, from pickup of groceries to meal swipes in the dining halls. More information can be found here.
There are also numerous local resources available for food needs. For a partial list, visit here
Minor injury / illness
Most regular physicians offices offer some last-minute appointments for minor injuries and illnesses. The UP Health System – University Center is located close to campus.
Urgent care
For injuries / illnesses that are not life-threatening, but still need urgent attention, an urgent care clinic can provide services. The UP Health System – Express Care office is located near the intersection of Sharon Ave. and M-26, by Walmart.
Emergency room
For very serious injuries / illnesses, a visit to the emergency room is the quickest way to receive care. The UP Health System – Portage Hospital located in Hancock is the nearest emergency room to campus.
Dental emergencies
Many dental offices in the area offer emergency appointments. Some examples include the Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center in Calumet and Superior Smiles in Hancock.