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Services are available to currently enrolled students who have paid their health fee. Prompt closure may occur in response to state, local or campus safety orders. Most services are provided through scheduled appointments, please call or come in to schedule an appointment.
Emergencies
Call 911 for medical or mental health emergencies
To Report On Campus Emergencies, Call Campus Public Safety at 714-432-5555.
Medical & Mental Health Care Alternatives
Student Health Center
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714-432-5808 General Questions
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714-714-7705 Medical Care, Consults & Referrals
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714-714-7715 Mental Health Short-Term Therapy
- 714-714-7715, press 9 for After Hours Crisis Counseling when the Student Health Center is closed.
Health Portal
Save time and complete health forms online before your appointment.Announcements
- We have several therapy groups this Fall:
- Mondays at 2pm: Self-Compassion & Connection
- Tuesdays at 10am: Empowering Your Self-Image
- Wednesdays at 1pm: Sex & Dating
- Thursdays at 2pm: Men's Group
- Drop in or call 714-714-7715 if you have any questions.
- Free 2024-2025 Flu shots are AVAILABLE NOW at the Student Health Center for OCC & Coastline students who have paid their health fee. Appointments are required. All students will need to complete a flu vaccine consent. Supplies are limited. Call us at 714-714-7705 to schedule your flu shot.
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Fentanyl Test Strips and Narcan Available Free for Students at the Student Health Center As part of our commitment to opioid overdose prevention, OCC Student Health offers Opioid Overdose Harm Reduction Kits for students. These kits include fentanyl test strips, a box with two doses of Narcan, substance abuse resource information, and pamphlets on fentanyl risks, opioid misuse and overdose, naloxone information and training. These kits are available at no cost to students.
Opioid Overdose Harm Reduction Kits are available by request at the Student Health Center front desk during business hours. If you need substance abuse resources or help with addiction, please call 714-432-6858 to speak confidentially with one of our mental health providers, or 714-714-7705 to speak with a registered nurse.
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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- STUDENT REPORTING & TESTING
- TESTING RESOURCES
- Treatment & Care
- Vaccine Resources
- Prevention
- Information & Resources
As of June 1, 2023, the student requirement to report positive COVID-19 testing HAS ENDED. Staff and Faculty still need to report to HR.
It is recommended to stay home when you are sick, inform your instructors if you are absent from class, and contact your healthcare provider for a medical evaluation. It is your responsibility to contact your professors and ask for accommodation if needed.
If you test positive for COVID-19, take the following safety measures to help keep yourself and others safe:
- Seek Treatment. If you have symptoms, particularly if you are at higher risk for severe COVID-19, speak with a healthcare provider as soon as you test positive. You may be eligible for antiviral medicines or other treatments for COVID-19. COVID-19 antiviral medicines work best if taken as soon as possible, and within 5-7 days from when symptoms start.
- Stay home if you have COVID-19 symptoms, until you have not had a fever for 24 hours without using fever reducing medication AND other COVID-19 symptoms are mild and improving.
- If you do not have symptoms, you should follow the recommendations below to reduce exposure to others.
- Mask when you are around other people indoors for the 10 days* after you become sick or test positive (if no symptoms). You may remove your mask sooner than 10 days if you have two sequential negative tests at least one day apart. Day 0 is symptom onset date or positive test date.
- Avoid contact with people at higher-risk for severe COVID-19 for 10 days*. Higher-risk individuals include the elderly, those who live in congregate care facilities, those who have immunocompromising conditions, and that put them at higher risk for serious illness.
The Student Health Center does perform COVID-19 antigen testing by appointment only as needed for eligible, symptomatic students that have been evaluated by the medical provider. Same-day appointments are limited. We do NOT do COVID-19 Testing for travel nor non-symptomatic purposes.
Take Home COVID-19 Tests are available for free at the Student Health Center while supplies last.
This is general information provided as a resource for symptomatic people looking for testing. We are not affiliated with any of the following resources.
- Sesame: Telehealth COVID Visit, use code "COVIDCA” for 20% off your Virtual COVID-19 visit
- California COVID-19 Testing Information
- COVID-19 Treatment Locator
- Check to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended
- Most major pharmacies and urgent care clinics can also test for COVID-19. Call your insurance or check their websites for coverage.
POSITIVE TEST-
Reach out to your medical provider, urgent care center, pharmacy, or the CDPH Call Center at 833-422-4255 and ask about prescription COVID-19 medications. Don’t wait until symptoms get worse, the medications must be started within the first 5 days of symptoms to be effective.
COVID-19 medications are widely available and effective for treating COVID-19 to prevent serious illness. They are recommended for most adults, including those older than 50 years, and some teens. Free or low-cost treatment is available for eligible patients. Ask your pharmacy if they have free supply available.
Visit Find COVID-19 Medications for information on treatment options available.
*COVID-19 Vaccine: Everyone age 6 months and above is eligible for the vaccine. View updates from the Orange County COVID-19 Vaccine Taskforce.
For COVID-19 Vaccine information, please view: COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet for College Students. Below are registration sites to register for the COVID-19 vaccine. We are not affiliated with any of the following resources:
Prevention is the best strategy to reduce your risk of viral infection.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are unavailable.
- Avoid close contact with people who have suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
- Wear a well fitting mask in poorly ventilated spaces and crowds.
- Improving ventilation and spending time outdoors
- Keep healthy by eating a balanced diet, drinking water, getting enough sleep, and managing stress.
- Quit smoking and vaping forever.
- Obtain a preventative vaccine such as the COVID-19 vaccine or flu shot if available.
For more information, call 1-800-CDC-INFO or view CDC - How to Protect Yourself & Others.
- Statewide COVID-19 Hotline: (833) 422-4255
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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Information
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California Department of Public Health (CDPH) COVID-19 Information
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Prevention
- Do not go to school or work when you are symptomatic.
- Avoid close contact such as kissing, hugging, and sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are sick, and when you are sick.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your upper shirt sleeve, not your hands.
- Mask when indoors or large group settings.
- Wash your hands frequently, especially before and after eating and using the bathroom.
- Get your flu shot and COVID-19 vaccines to prevent complications from these viral illnesses.
- Parents and caregivers should keep young children with acute respiratory illnesses out of childcare, even if they have tested negative for COVID-19.
Mpox Information
- CDPH Information
- OC Health Care Agency Information
- CDC Information
- Health Referral Line: call 211 or 800-564-8448
- Mpox Vaccine: please view My Turn
Welcome Coastline (CCC) Students
Medical services are provided to enrolled Coastline students who have paid the health fee through a contractual agreement with Orange Coast College Student Health Center.
For Coastline College Mental Health Services, COASTLINE (CCC) College students may call 714-241-6005 for an appointment.