Santa Rosa Junior College

Clinical Services

Student Health Services provides clinical care for individual students through the services of College Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, and Medical Assistant. Reproductive health care services (birth control, STI testing and treatment) is provided on site through arrangements with community service agencies. These services are designed to address short-term acute illnesses and injuries, provide screening and prevention of communicable diseases, and to assist students in managing their health conditions. Over the counter medications and supplies, such as acetaminophen, condoms and band aids, also are available during office hours free of charge.

Nurse Practitioner Clinics

Eligible injured or ill students can seek care, free of charge, for evaluation and treatment of uncomplicated illness and injury, receive health counseling, and obtain referrals as needed. Some prescription medications and laboratory studies are available on site. Health screenings, including blood pressure, weight, vision, and hearing tests are provided. If additional care is needed, the student will be referred to an off campus provider.

Immunizations and TB screening

Vaccines provided include: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), Hepatitis A series, Hepatitis B series, Meningococcal vaccine and the Influenza vaccine. Tuberculosis skin tests and tuberculosis clearances are provided. Referrals for Chest X-rays and follow up evaluation and care of tuberculosis are made as needed. Some vaccines will need to be purchased by the student. See Charges.

The above services are available Monday through Friday on the Santa Rosa Campus, and on Monday through Thursday on the Petaluma Campus. Call for an appointment.

Physician Clinics

Physician services are available on site, free of charge, if a student is seen by a College Nurse Practitioner first, and is then referred to the physician for further consultation and treatment.

Physician services are available on the Santa Rosa Campus on Tuesdays and Fridays.

How to Schedule a Clinical Appointment

Calling for an appointment with a Nurse Practitioner ahead of time is always preferred, though this can be done in person by dropping by our health offices. Appointments can be made by calling Student Health Services at (707) 527-4445 for the Santa Rosa Campus or (707) 778-3919 for the Petaluma Campus. Walk-in appointments may be available for same day services, but not guaranteed.

Student Psychological Services (SPS)

Student Psychological Services (SPS) is a program designed to serve eligible SRJC students who are experiencing psychological difficulties or stress which affects their ability to function effectively in social, academic, or work situations, and affecting their academic performance.

Individual, Couples and Family Therapy

Short-term therapy is provided for eligible students. Length of therapy is mutually decided by the student(s) and the therapist. It has been shown that the quality of the relationship between client and therapist, not the length of therapy, is most important in allowing people to make desired changes in their lives. However, if you or your therapist feels that the issues you are addressing are more appropriate for longer term therapy, you will be assisted in finding a therapist in the community. If you are already seeing a therapist outside of SPS, additional individual psychotherapy will not be provided by SPS. You may however, elect to participate in group, couples or family therapy offered through SPS.

Individual SPS appointments are available on the Santa Rosa Campus Monday through Friday during the Fall and Spring semesters. Call for current information on Petaluma Campus appointment availability.

Group Therapy

SPS offers group therapy on several issues each semester, such as: Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting Skills, Stress Reduction, Men's and Women's Issues, and more. These groups provide a safe, supportive environment within which members can work on difficult personal issues. Groups begin early in the semester and are closed to new members once they begin. Call SPS early in the semester if you are interested in joining a group. Current Schedule Information.

Drop-In Services

If you feel you need to speak with a therapist before the next available appointment can be scheduled, there is a daily "drop-in" hour in Student Health Services on the Santa Rosa Campus, where students are seen on a first-come, first-serve basis by a therapist. Please do not use drop-in services if you are receiving treatment elsewhere, and contact your own therapist if you need immediate care.

Drop-in service is offered during the fall and spring semesters at the Santa Rosa Campus Monday through Friday at 2 PM (arrive at 1:30 PM), and at the Petaluma Campus at least weekly. (Call for the current drop-in schedule).

Staff

Student Psychological Services has three licensed consultants that provide direct supervisory oversight to therapy provided by psychology interns. SPS's interns are graduate, pre-doctoral and post-doctoral students from various Bay Area graduate schools, and already have extensive experience in providing therapy. SRJC's Student Psychological Services program is certified by the California Psychology Internship Council (CAPIC).

Confidentiality

Everything you share with an SPS therapist is kept confidential, including the fact that you received therapy. There are, however, important exceptions to therapist/client confidentiality:

If you are a danger to yourself or others, the therapist is legally obligated to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
The therapist has a legal obligation to report any suspected child or elder abuse.
Therapists may discuss cases with their supervisor as part of their own learning process. In such instances, the supervisor is bound by the same rules of confidentiality that apply to the therapist.

Aside from these exceptions, information about you cannot be released to anyone outside of Student Health Services without a written Release of Information form signed by you. No one including family, friends, faculty, or even your community physician, can see your record or even know that you have received treatment unless you authorize your SPS therapist to release this information.

How to Make an Appointment with SPS

Appointments can be made in person or by calling Student Health Services at (707) 527-4445 for the Santa Rosa Campus or (707) 778-3919 for the Petaluma Campus. Making an appointment by phone is preferable. If you feel you need assistance, call early in the semester. SPS often has a waiting list for therapy appointments, especially as each semester progresses.

Reproductive Healthcare Services

Reproductive health services, including testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, birth control services, and mammogram referrals, are provided by Southwest Community Health Services at the Santa Rosa Campus. Fees are sliding scale, based on income, and enrollment in Medi-Cal covered services is provided as appropriate. Appointments must be made ahead of time in Student Health Services, by calling (707) 527-4445.

These services are available on the Santa Rosa Campus on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Health Education and Promotion

The Student Health Services department integrates health counseling and education into all encounters students have with professional staff. Classroom presentations and seminars are offered regularly, on a variety of health related topics. Educational support groups are sponsored periodically on selected health issues.

Student Health Services collaborates with Sonoma County's Health Services Prevention Division and other outside agencies on integrating health education programs into the college community, with topics including, but not limited to, drugs and alcohol, tobacco, and HIV prevention. Consultation with the college on health related topics are provided, including integration of health issues into curriculums, and facilitating service learning opportunities. Outreach health education activities college-wide are coordinated with various departments.

A broad selection of health information pamphlets and referral information is available in both Student Health Services' offices. A larger collection of additional health-related media materials (books, videos, CD-ROMs, periodicals, etc) are maintained at the Santa Rosa Campus and made available to students.

Insurance Information

Information About Health Insurance Coverage
Student Health Services does not directly provide health insurance for students, and does not bill health insurance companies for any services provided. Students are strongly encouraged to pursue health insurance coverage as a part of meeting their healthcare needs, and staff can assist you in this effort. Student Health Services has information about low-cost health insurance designed for community college students. Health insurance information is available online at http://www.somerton-ins.com, information about the Medi-Cal program at http://www.dhs.ca.gov/mcs/, and the CMSP program at http://www.sonoma-county.org/health/admin/adm_cmsp.htm.

Student & Intercollegiate Athletic Accident Insurance Plan
Student accident insurance is provided by Santa Rosa Junior College to registered students in the event of an accident or injury during college sponsored and supervised activities. It may help to cover medical bills incurred by injured students and athletes. There are benefit limitations and some exclusions in the policy, so it is important to work with the Student Health Services staff to insure optimum coverage. Students enrolled at Santa Rosa Junior College , and children using the officially designated childcare facility on campus are covered by the student accident insurance plan.

Applying for Insurance Benefits

Immediately report accident to instructor, coach, trainer, or District Police.
File an Incident Report with Student Health Services within 72 hours.
Contact Student Health Services for information about the appropriate forms to file a claim.

For questions or additional information, contact Lorinda Miller through e-mail at pomeara@santarosa.edu.

Please Note:

This policy is secondary to any other insurance you may have. Benefits under your primary plan must be exhausted before this program applies.
Medical expense statements must be submitted within 90 days of treatment under this plan to qualify for reimbursement, so don't delay!

Emergency Care Information

In an emergency or life-threatening situation on any SRJC campus, dial x1000 for District Police, or 527-1000 if calling from a cell phone. This call automatically triggers a 9-1-1 call for medical emergencies and an ambulance will be dispatched. If you are not on campus, call 9-1-1.

Emergency psychiatric care is available through Sonoma County Mental Health at (707) 576-8181. Visit our Sonoma County Mental Health Resources for other information on mental health resources.

If Student Health Services is not open and you cannot wait for urgent healthcare services, there are places you can go for medical treatment. Visit our After Hours Health Care Resources for information. The Student Health Fee does not cover the cost of any care received by an outside provider or clinic, and patients are charged for these services.

Emergency psychiatric care is available through Sonoma County Mental Health at (707) 576-8181. Visit our Sonoma County Mental Health Resources for other information on mental health resources.

Services for SRJC Faculty & Staff

Clinical

Staff and faculty can utilize Student Health Services for initial first aid for an acute work-related injury and for tuberculosis screening, to fulfill work requirements, at no cost to the employee. Personal health-care services for uncomplicated acute conditions are available. The equivalent of the current semester’ health fee will be deducted from the staff member’s payroll at the first visit of a semester.

Speakers’ Bureau

Classroom Presentations on a variety of health-related topics are provided upon faculty request. Clinicians and therapists from the department and health educators from several community agencies are available to speak on various issues, such as addictions, eating disorders, sexual health, and other topics. To schedule a presentation, or if you are interested in having a topic addressed, contact our staff through e-mail at GU.Student.Health.Services.1 You will be asked the following information: Your name, phone number and best time(s) to get in touch with you, topic, date, time, location, type of audience, estimated size, class, length of presentation. Please indicate if there is a question and answer period scheduled pursuant to presentation.

Crisis Intervention Resource Team

Members of the Student Health Services staff are actively involved in the Crisis Intervention Resource Team (CIRT), assisting staff in intervention with stressed or disruptive students. Visit the Crisis Intervention Resource Team at http://santarosa.edu/cirt Web site for more information.

First Aid Kits

First Aid kits are maintained by Student Health Services in each department for staff and faculty to use in the event of an injury in class. If supplies are needed to replenish the kits, there is a Reorder Form in each kit (and in our download forms section) that may be completed and sent to Student Health Services via campus mail.