VCSU is proud to provide our students with well-rounded health services, encompassing every aspect from mental, to physical, and emotional health. Taking care of yourself is critical to a successful college career and we’ll give you the tools and services you need to make that happen.
What is Package Your Package?
The Package Your Package program is sponsored by VCSU Student Health Services to provide free, easy and confidential access to safer sex information, education and products to all VCSU students who live on or off campus.
What’s in the package?
Each package is customized to the students’ needs and can include any combination of these items:
- Condoms (latex-free available if needed)
- Internal Condoms
- Dental Dams
- Lubricant – included with every package
Educational information about consent, safe sex and sexually transmitted infections is included in every package.
What is the cost?
The service is free to all VCSU students.
How long does it take to arrive?
Be sure to allow 2-4 business days for your package to be prepared and placed in on-campus mailboxes or delivered by the United States Postal Service. You can also order online and opt to pick up your package at the Student Health Services office.
Location
- Mythaler Hall, 1st Floor
Office Hours
- Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Closed on weekends, term breaks, and school holidays
Appointments
- Walk-in’s always welcome
- Email: betty.j.tykwinski@vcsu.edu
- Call: (701) 845-7305
- Book your appointment online
Services
- Primary assessment and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, suture removal, referrals to clinics when indicated
- Over the counter medications, limited medical supplies
- Smoking/vaping/chewing cessation education
- Sexual health education, condoms
- Referrals to local and campus resources as needed
- Rapid and PCR COVID-19 testing
- Central Valley Health District Family Planning Clinic on campus the 2nd Tuesday of each month
Confidentiality
VCSU Student Health Services visits are free, confidential, and unlimited for all VCSU students. Any personal health or wellness concern is appropriate to bring to the Health Services nursing staff.
No information about you will be released outside of Health Services without your permission. The EXCEPTIONS to confidentiality include:
- The nurse determines you are a threat to yourself or another person.
- There is a medical emergency.
- Records are subpoenaed in a court of law.
Learn more about safe ways to test for STI’s.
Learn more about what to do if you contract COVID-19 on campus.
Learn more about monkeypox information at the links below.
Local Health Services
City-County Health Department
415 2nd Ave. NE
Valley City, ND 58072
701-845-8518
Essentia Health Valley City Clinic
132 4th Ave NE
Valley City, ND 58072
701-845-8060
Mercy Hospital/Emergency Department
570 Chautauqua Blvd
Valley City, ND 58072
701-845-6400
Sanford Health Valley City Clinic
520 Chautauqua Blvd
Valley City, ND 58072
701-845-6000
