Student Wellness Center

Citrus College Student Wellness Center

The Student Wellness Center's mission is to provide quality healthcare services and promote positive health outcomes for students. All currently enrolled students who pay the student health fee are eligible to receive healthcare services. A current Citrus College ID card or a current class schedule printout with a picture ID are required. Many of the services provided are free of charge. However, some tests, medications, and procedures require a minimal fee. For safety reasons, children are not permitted in the Student Wellness Center. If you would like to see the center, you may take a virtual tour prior to visiting.

Fall Hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Medical provider hours vary, appointments are strongly advised. Please call to schedule an appointment at (626) 914-8671.
* Hours vary by semester. The Student Wellness Center is closed weekends and college holidays. Services are available only when classes are in session.

Schedule a Medical Appointment+-

Students can schedule a telehealth appointment online, in-person appointment by calling (626) 914-8671.
Students can also schedule appointments by visiting the Student Wellness Center, located on the first floor of the Student Services Building, room 147. Please verify hours of operation before visiting by phoning (626) 914-8671.

Schedule a Mental Health Appointment+-

Enrolled student may book up to eight sessions per term.

Students can schedule a telehealth or in-person appointment by calling (626) 914-8671.
Students can also schedule appointments by visiting the Student Wellness Center, located on the first floor of the Student Services Building, room 147. Please verify hours of operation before visiting by phoning (626) 914-8671.

Services Offered+-

Accident and medical insurance information
AIDS information and referral resources
Blood pressure and weight checks
Commonly used prescription medications at low cost prescribed by campus healthcare providers (e.g., physicians or nurse practitioners)
Condoms and personal hygiene items
Eating disorder information and referral resources
Educational materials (e.g., audio-visual, brochures, reference files)
Family planning services/women's health
Immunizations (hepatitis B series, influenza, measles/mumps/rubella, tetanus)
Off-campus referrals as needed
Over-the-counter (non-prescription medications)
Plan B emergency contraception
Providers (physician or nurse practitioner)
Sexually transmitted disease testing
Short term personal counseling (up to eight sessions per term)
Substance abuse information and referral resources
Treatment of acute illness/ambulatory care
Tuberculin skin tests
12-step program referrals

Workshops and Programs+-

Check with the Student Wellness Center directly for the workshops and programs offered during fall and spring semesters - wellness@citruscollege.edu or (626) 914-8671.

Anxiety Support Group (fall and spring only)
Mental Wellness Workshops (fall and spring only)

Patient Rights and Responsibilities+-

Medical confidentiality is assured for all care and services at the Student Wellness Center, except where the safety of the students or others is at risk, or as required by law, such as mandated reporting of certain infectious diseases and abuse.

The Student Wellness Center does not issue medical excuse notes for academic deficiencies. In the event of illness or injury that is expected to result in significant academic disruption, the student is advised to contact his or her professor(s) as soon as possible to notify them. Whether the disruption is a missed test, late assignment, or absence from class, early notification is important.

Visit the wellness center statements page for more information about confidelitality, privacy, patients' rights and responsibilities, and our "excuse note" policy.

Health and Wellness Resources+-

In the event of an emergency while on campus, students should contact campus safety at (626) 914-8611.

In life-threatening situations, students should call 911 for an ambulance, then call campus safety to assist the ambulance in finding the student.

General Health and Wellness
Emotional, Mental Wellness, Crisis Resources
Sexual Assault Assistance
Sexual Misconduct Information
Students in Need
Campus and Community Crisis Resources
Medical Emergency Response Protocol

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Citrus College students and employees may sign up for a free Headspace membership through these links:
https://www.headspace.com/lacounty (English)
https://www.headspace.com/lacounty-es (Spanish)

The Student Wellness Center is located on the first floor of the Student Services Building in room 147. The Student Services Building is located on the west end of campus, south of the Haugh Performing Arts Center.

Shauna Bigby: college nurse
Nadine Henley: mental health supervisor

wellness@citruscollege.edu
(626) 914-8671
(626) 914-8673 (fax)

Citrus College Student Wellness Center
1000 West Foothill Boulevard
Glendora, California 91741

COVID-19 Testing and Health Advisories+-

For the most current health advisories and campus protocols, visit the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Updates page. (Health advisories will be added as necessary.)

Need Medi-Cal? Contact a certified enrollment counselor from East Valley Community Health Center to assist with Medi-Cal applications, Medi-Cal renewals, Medi-Cal questions and answers. Email: llopez@evchc.org or call/text at (909) 235-0368.