Psychological services at the health center are provided without charge. Those who have had significant mental health problems or who develop them at Williams can expect qualified professional evaluation and treatment. The counseling service maintains strict standards and procedures of privacy and confidentiality. A number of general concerns of the college community may affect a student's physical, psychological, or social well-being. Williams recognizes the many medical, legal, and ethical complexities associated with these concerns, and tries to promote awareness and low-risk behavior through education, counseling, and, when necessary, medical attention.
Health educators are available for individual consultation with students.
They offer workshops for the campus community and provide ongoing support to campus groups such as the Junior Advisors, Peer Health, and the Rape and Sexual Assault Network. For more information, contact the director of health services. The college provides, at its own expense, insurance for the treatment of injuries sustained while participating on varsity and some club teams. Candidates for intercollegiate sports must receive medical approval once each year to participate. The Williams community includes talented students with documented disabilities who may require learning, sight, hearing, manual, speech, or mobility accommodations.