Our Mission
The Wellness Center is dedicated to fostering holistic well-being by providing a comprehensive range of services and resources to support all students. Our mission is to enhance students' understanding of healthy behaviors and encourage active engagement in practices that promote physical, mental, and emotional health. With a strong focus on prevention and empowerment, we aim to inspire individuals to make informed, sustainable lifestyle choices that contribute to their overall well-being and academic success.
About Us
The Health and Wellness Center is a new program being offered to all students, faculty and staff at Orange Coast College. To support our mission statement, we have collaborated with several departments campus wide in order to provide hands on experience and training opportunities to students in various internship programs. This includes:
- Yoga classes taught by our students in the Yoga Teacher Training Program
- Nutrition workshops led by students in our Nutrition and Dietetics Program
- Personal training by students in our Fitness Specialist Training Program
- Wellness events hosted by student clubs
Open Gym
The Fitness Complex gym is available for student use, with hours varying each semester. Over winter break, the gym will be open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 1:00pm.
Yoga Classes
Come relax and move your body! Yoga for all levels offered on Tuesday and Thursdays at 12:30-1:30pm. Meet in Kinesiology & Athletics building room B106. These classes will resume during Spring 2026.
Mental Health
A licensed therapist from the Student Health Center will be in the Health and Wellness Center on a weekly basis for drop in therapy. No appointment, no paperwork, no commitments. Just someone to talk to. Wednesdays (time TBD for Spring 2026) in the Fitness Complex.
Nutrition
Consultations with a nutrition specialist to help you reach your dietary goals. Appointment based.
Questions?
For any questions about the Health and Wellness Center please contact Courtney Tarango.