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Health Information

Allergy and Asthma

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COVID-19

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Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

  • ÌýÌý– training, disaster assistance resources
  • Ìý– Disaster Preparedness Information

Drugs & Alcohol

  • Ìý– Information on the signs of alcohol addiction, the effects, and the support options for those involved.
  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Drug & Alcohol Free CampusÌý– ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Drug and Alcohol Free Campus , policy and
  • Ìý– Promotes the benefits of treatment for substance use and mental disorders, celebrates people in recovery, highlights the contributions of treatment providers, and promotes the messages that recovery in all forms is possible.
  • – NA meeting locations and schedules.

Health Insurance

³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ does not endorse any particular third-party insurance option; we list examples of how you can use the web to shop for health insurance.

  • Ìý– Health insurance plans for individuals and families. Financial assistance is available on a sliding scale, with more support for those who earn less. Covered California will help you determine if you qualify for these types of assistance programs.Ìý
  • Ìý– Medi-Cal Dental Program

Heart Health

  • Ìý– Heart Attack and Stroke Symptoms

LGBTQ

  • Ìý– The PLACE is a non-religious support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth ages 14-20, based in Modesto, CA. Parent support groups also available.
  • Ìý– A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth.

Mental Health

  • – Colleges and universities trust TimelyCareÌýto provide complete clinical care, advanced technology, and expert guidance to support students, faculty, and staff. Let’s work together to create a healthier campus through a connected system of care.
  • ÌýÌýcrisis text line
  • – Anxiety reduction resources
  • Ìýor call (833) 317-4673 –Ìýoffers crisis counseling after a federal declaration of emergency, and offers resources and information to help people find their way during these difficult times.
  • Mental Health AppsÌý(pdf)
  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Personal Counseling InformationÌýÌýpersonal counseling services for enrolled ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ students
  • ÌýÌýthe nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness
  • ÌýÌýmental health and substance recovery services; 24 hour crisis line. Mental Health Crisis line-(209) 381-6800 (24 hours)

Merced County Resources

  • Low Cost Local ClinicsÌýÌýClinics in the “Health Care Resources” pdf link below accept Medi-cal & Healthy Families. If you are low income and have no health insurance, these clinics may provide services at reduced charges.

Nutrition

  • ÌýÌýInformation and activities regarding nutrition, healthy weight, diseases, allergies and health conditions
  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Basic Needs Program/Food PantryÌýÌýbasic needs services and resources linking students to on- and off-campus housing, food, mental health, and other basic needs.
  • ÌýÌýemergency food pantries; community food distribution.
  • ÌýÌýdietary guidelines, nutrition assistance programs, food safety, calorie and nutrition content of foods
  • ÌýÌýfood groups, tips and resources, interactive tools, and print materials
  • ÌýÌýserves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk; provides nutritious foods to supplement diets; information on healthy eating, including breastfeeding promotion and support; and referrals to health care

Public Health

Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Awareness Information & Resources

  • ÌýÌýa resource to engage, educate and empower youth and young adults to prevent and end abusive relationships.
  • ÌýÌýprovides domestic violence and sexual assault services, including a 24 hour hotline, crisis response and advocacy, emergency shelter, legal advocacy, counseling, support groups, and community education
  • The Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Program (RSVP) Ìýinformation, prevention and reporting process
  • Ìý(209)722-4357 (24 hours a day)Ìý

Sexuality / Reproductive Care/Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's)

  • ÌýÌýThink of Bedsider as your partner in birth control. We can even make it sexy, friendly, and a little fun.
  • ÌýÌýSexually Transmitted Infection Information
  • Ìý– Sexual and reproductive healthcare and information

Skin Cancer

  • ÌýÌýprevention, warning signs, information and events
  • ÌýÌýAmerican Cancer SocietyÌý

Summer Health

  • ÌýÌýFAQ’s, active cases, and reporting procedures
  • – prevention, signs & symptoms, treatment

Tobacco Use, Prevention, Effects of Use, Quit Information & Resources

  • ÌýÌýStay Away from Tobacco-provides FAQs and resources for helping smokers and users of smokeless tobacco quit
  • ÌýÌýphone and online support and counseling, quit resources, and testimonials

Veteran Resources

³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ 1st Lt. Peter J. Gallo Veterans Resource Center

  • Veterans Certifying Official
  • Computers and Printing Services
  • Lending Library (Borrow Books)
  • Veterans Education Counselors
  • Veteran Peer Guides (English & Math)
  • Networking Opportunities

Wellness Central

  • This is a free health and wellness resource created especially for California Community College students.Ìý This resource is here for you to access in your space at your pace!