Welcome to Fall Break at Reed!
This is a guide to campus resources and services available to students over the fall break at Reed (October 14 through 22, 2023).
The fall break guide is organized by the following categories:Dining & Food Options
Commons & The Marketplace: Commons and The Marketplace is open with reduced hours and services during fall break. Check operating hours here.
Homer's Hut: Homer's Hut sells a variety of snacks, frozen foods, drinks, and personal care items. Homer’s Hut takes cash and cards (no board points). Food and care items are also available for purchase when the Bookstore is open (see Bookstore hours below).
Paradox Cafe: The student-run cafe is closed for the fall break beginning Saturday, October 14. The cafe will re-open Monday, October 23 for normal hours.
Reed Community Pantry Fall Break Hours: The Reed Community Pantry will be open on Monday 10/16 from 10am-12pm during Fall break. The RCP will have a special open hour on Friday 10/13 from 12pm-2pm for Reed community members to get what they need before Fall break!SEEDS will not be hosting any events during Fall break.
Campus Departments & Services
Reed College is open during normal business hours (Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) during the fall break. Some offices may have additional closures. Students are encouraged to call or email to set up an appointment whenever possible.
Academic Support Services: Students may access the DoJo via swipe-card on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tutoring services (individual and drop-in) will resume when classes are back in session (October 23rd). Staff may be available for individual appointments as schedules permit. To make an appointment email Amaan Mohiuddin (mohiuddin@reed.edu).
Admission Office: The Admission Office is open our regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday of Fall Break. Admissions will also be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Saturdays on either end of Fall Break. Admissions will be offering campus visits on all of these days, and we will be staffed with both professional and student staff.
Athletics, Fitness & Outdoor Programs:
Saturday and Sunday 10/14 and 10/15 Closed
Monday 10/16 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday 10/17 Closed
Wednesday-Friday 10/18 - 10/20 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Pool:
Monday and Wed-Friday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Bookstore: The Reed College Bookstore is open on weekends from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Business Office: The Business Office is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Center for Life Beyond Reed: Fall break is the perfect time to talk with a career and fellowship advisor! Advisors are available as schedules permit over the break for in-person, phone, or Zoom appointments. Advisors can help students with: job shadows, applying for internships, on- and off-campus employment, grad school applications, resumes and cover letters, fellowships, funding opportunities, and more! To make an appointment log into Handshake or email beyondreed@reed.edu with any questions.
Community Safety: Community Safety is open 24 hours a day, including weekends and days the college is closed! CSOs are available to assist with safety and security issues, including medical emergencies and lockouts. Call 503-517-5355, text 503-849-8678, or walk-in to 28 West for assistance.
Computing User Services (CUS): The ETC building (including computer labs) will be accessible to students via swipe 24 hours a day. The Help Desk will be open during regular business hours every day the college is open.
Disability & Accessibility Resources: DAR staff are available during the break for scheduled appointments. Email DAR at dar@reed.edu, or make an appointment by using DAR’s online booking system.
Facilities: Maintenance staff are available and on-call during the break for on-campus facilities issues. For non-urgent maintenance issues, fill out an online maintenance request. For urgent maintenance issues (e.g. broken pipe, no heat), call Facilities (503-777-7283) during business hours or Community Safety (503-517-5355) after hours and on weekends.
Financial Aid: The office will be open during normal business hours. Staff are available for questions and advising via phone, email, and in-person appointments over the break.
Health & Counseling Center: The HCC is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm for medical and counseling appointments. Students can also talk with a free and confidential counselor by calling the Reed After Hours Counseling Line at 866-432-1224 (available 24 hours a day). For medical advice, students can call the Community Nurse Advice Careline at 800-607-5501 (available 24 hours a day). Additional counseling and medical support resources are listed under Safety & Support Resources.
International Student Services: Staff are available over the break by appointment or email, contact us here. ISS will host an Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshop and lunch on Thursday, October 19: learn more and sign-up here.
Library: The Library, PARC and IMC are open with reduced hours during fall break; hours of operation are posted here. Remote reference assistance is available during open hours via the Ask a Librarian webpage.
Mail Room: The Mail Room is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Multicultural Resource Center & SEEDS: The Student Center is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Night Bus: The current Night Bus schedule can be found on the Community Safety Services webpage.
Residence Life: The Residence Life office in 28 West is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rights and Responsibilities: Assistant Dean, Cameron Tanner (tannerc@reed.edu), is available for discussion and consultation during the fall break. Student-run accountability processes (mediation, restorative practices, adjudication through the Judicial Board) may be slightly delayed during the break.
Sexual Health, Advocacy, & Relationship Education: During break, SHARE advocates will respond to emails at advocates@reed.edu within 24 hours. Live chat is available Fridays and Saturdays from 8pm-midnight, and on Sundays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For immediate advocacy support, contact RAINN (live chat) or Call to Safety at 503-835-5333. Night Owls will be working on Fridays (October 14 and 21) and Saturday (October 15 and 22) from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. There will be SHARE Lounges in Winch on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Text Night Owls at 844-458-3067.
Student Engagement: The Office for Student Engagement in the Student Center will be open during regular business hours.
The Student Life Office: The Student Life Office in Eliot 218 is available for support, academic and resource advising, and general resources during the fall break. To make an appointment, contact 503-517-7396 or student-life@reed.edu.
Student Work Office: Student Work Coordinator Kat Buckspan is available over the break for students seeking guidance on on-campus work or work study positions. For more information, visit the Student Work Office webpage.
Events & Activities
Below is a summary of planned and informal events and social opportunities for students remaining in the Portland area over the fall break.
Reed Campus Events: Information about on-campus events are regularly posted and updated on the Reed Events Calendar.
Sports Center:
Saturday and Sunday 10/14 and 10/15 Closed
Monday 10/16 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday 10/17 Closed
Wednesday-Friday 10/18 - 10/20 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Pool:
Monday and Wed-Friday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Reed Ski Cabin: Students can reserve a night (or 3!) at Reed's ski cabin in IRIS. The ski cabin is outfitted with 14 bunks, a full kitchen, wi-fi, sauna, fireplace, and a game room. Students can rent snow gear (including warm layers, sleeping bag, snowshoes and skis) from theBackpack Co-Op. The ski cabin is located in Government Camp on Mount Hood and it is reachable via a personal winter prepared vehicle, Reed van, or public transportation. Reservations for students can be made up to 2-weeks in advance. Groups can email the cabin manager Eric Kallio up to a month in advance for a reservation for the entire space. Please note: Groups are defined as official student organizations or department clubs (rather than an informal group of friends).
To reach the ski cabin via public transit, follow these instructions:
- Take the Max Blue Line to the Gresham Transit Center stop. Then, walk across the street and wait for the Sandy Area Metro (SAM) bus.
- Take the SAM bus to its last stop. Wait at this spot for the next bus.
- Take the Mt. Hood Express ($2) to the Chevron gas station stop in Government Camp.
- Walk down-hill from this stop and then turn right on Mucoy St. Walk up the steep road to the very top; the Ski Cabin is on your left.
The Reed College Guide to Multicultural Portland: The Reed College Guide to Multicultural Portland is designed to provide Reedies with a starting point for exploring Portland. The guide includes information about local restaurants, spiritual and faith centers, community and cultural organizations, salons and barbershops, and arts and attractions!
Portland Events: Fall break is an excellent time to explore the greater Portland area! Learn about upcoming local events via Travel Portland's Event Calendar or PDX Pipeline's Event Calendar. Learn about great places for dining at Eater PDX.
Safety & Support Resources
For on-campus emergencies, please call Reed Community Safety at 503-788-6666. For off-campus emergencies, dial 911.
Community Safety: Community Safety is open 24 hours a day, including weekends! CSOs are available to assist with safety and security issues, including medical emergencies and lockouts. For on-campus emergencies, call 503-788-6666. For non-urgent situations, call the CSOs at 503-517-5355, text 503-849-8678, or walk-in to 28 West for assistance.
Mental health support: The HCC is open Monday–Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for medical and counseling appointments. Students can also talk with a free and confidential licensed counselor by calling the Reed After Hours Counseling Line at 866-432-1224. See Mental Health Care Resources for additional emergency, hospital, and crisis line resources.
Medical assistance: The HCC is open Monday–Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for walk-in medical and counseling appointments. Students can call the Community Careline at 800-607-5501 to consult with a registered nurse, 24 hours a day at no charge. See Urgent Care & Hospitals for local urgent clinics and hospitals.
The Reed Care Team: The Care Team seeks to proactively coordinate resources and support for students who may be experiencing personal or academic issues that interfere with their ability to be successful at the college. Anyone can refer a student to the Care Team via the online care referral form. Referrals are reviewed during normal business hours and are not monitored after hours, on weekends, or days the college is closed.
Emergency housing: Students who find their housing (whether on- or off-campus) unsafe or inhabitable should call Community Safety (503-517-5355) to request use of a temporary on-campus emergency room. Two rooms are available for short-term use (no more than 72 hours); a member of the Care Team can assist students in making a plan if longer term housing is needed. Contact careteam@reed.edu for long-term housing solutions.
Sexual and domestic violence support: SAPR advocates are available by call or text at 503-847-9772 or email sapradvocates@reed.edu. SAPR advocates respond within 24 hours. Students can also call the 24-hour crisis line Call to Safety at 503-835-5333.
Financial assistance: Emergency loan funds serve students who are experiencing a short-term financial hardship. These emergency loans are typically limited to $500 or less and must be repaid by the end of the semester in which the loan is made. Students can request an emergency loan through the Business Office.
Mental Health Care Resources
Emergency mental health care
Cascadia Urgent Behavioral Health Walk-In Clinic: Mental health emergencies and crisis support, including emergency medication refills. Open Mondays–Sundays from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 4212 SE Division Street, Suite 100, Portland.
Cedar Hills Hospital: Short term inpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment; outpatient services include day treatment and intensive outpatient care. Call 503-844-5000 to set up an intake appointment or present in-person. Available 24 hours a day. 10300 SW Eastridge St, Portland.
Crisis Assessment and Treatment Center (CATC): Mental health respite center for acute mental health crises for individuals who are on the Oregon Health Plan or who are uninsured. Stays can range 1-7 days on average; all stays are voluntary. Available 24 hours a day. Call direct at 503-232-1099, or call the Multnomah County Crisis Line at 503-988-4888 if the direct line is busy. 30 NE MLK Blvd., Portland.
Adventist Emotional Wellness Center: Intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization program for acute mental health crisis. Open Mondays–Thursdays from 8:30am – 5pm and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Call 503-261-5953 to access. 10101 SE Main Street, Portland.
Crisis and mental health support lines
Reed Counseling Hotline: Students can talk with a free and confidential licensed counselor by calling 866-432-1224. Available 24 hours a day.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect to a trained crisis counselor. Available 24 hours a day.
Multnomah County Mental Health Crisis: Mental health crisis support and access to Project Respond, a mobile crisis counselor program to help facilitate access to psychiatric inpatient hospital care. Call 503-988-4888 for consultation. Available 24 hours a day.
Call to Safety: Crisis support, follow-up advocacy, in-person medical advocacy, and support groups for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Call 503-235-5333 (available 24 hours a day) or text 503-235-5333 (available Monday–Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for students and loved ones. Call 1-800-273-TALK or use the chat feature on their website. Available 24 hours a day.
The Trevor Project LGBTQ Suicide Hotline: A crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline for LBGTQ+ youth and young adults. Call 866-488-7386 (available 24 hours a day) or text START to 678678 (available 7 days a week from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. PST).
Lines for Life: Lines for Life is a regional non-profit dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide. Call 800-273-8255 or text 273TALK to 8398631. Available 24 hours a day.
Urgent Care & Hospitals
Urgent care clinics
ZoomCare: Same-day urgent care and primary and specialty care appointments, including medication refills. Locations near Reed in Sellwood, Woodstock and on Hawthorne. Schedule a same-day appointment online.
Providence Hospital Express Care: Urgent care medical services. Schedule a same-day office or virtual appointment online.
Legacy Go Health Urgent Care: Urgent same-day medical services. Make an appointment online or walk-in. Multiple locations in the Portland area.
Hospitals
Information about local area hospitals can be found on the HCC webpage.
Primary care doctors
Prism Health Center: Health care for the LBGTQ+ individuals.
Questions? Suggestions?
This guide was compiled by the Office for Student Support and the Student Life office.