Care in Bennington When the College is Not in Session

Bennington College Student Health Center is open Tuesday through Thursday, 10am to 1pm during the Field Work Term (late December–mid-February) and summer break. There is no on-call or emergency coverage during these times. Counseling and Psychological Services is closed.

Students remaining in the Bennington area during these times can access community resources if urgent health care is needed.

• Emergencies: If a life-threatening emergency occurs on campus, call Campus Safety at x767 or 802-447-4250. If off-campus, dial 911. If other emergency care is needed, students should go to the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center’s Emergency Department. If you have the College-sponsored health insurance with Consolidated Health Plan (CHP), you can speak with a nurse for free any time by calling 800-557-0309. United Counseling Service also provides 24-hour emergency psychological services. They can be reached at 802-442-5491.
• Urgent care: Southwestern Vermont Medical Center’s Express Care is open 8:00 am–6:00 pm daily, and does not require an appointment. You can reach them at 802-440-4077.
• Insurance: Virtually all health insurance provides coverage for emergencies, but may involve some out-of-pocket expense to you. Coverage may be more limited for non-emergency care, depending on your policy. If you are unsure, call the customer service number on your insurance card, explain what services you think you need, and ask what your policy covers. Also ask for a list of “in-network” healthcare providers in this area. Please refer to the Student Health Insurance tab for more information.