Our Vision
Support student success through better health and wellness.
Our Mission
The health center strives to improve the quality of life of our students through medical and mental wellbeing services and health education to support their academic success and personal development.
Welcome to the Student Health Center
In person and telehealth care (Phone/Zoom) available for currently enrolled students.
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We invite you to consider the Student Health and Wellness Center for all you physical and mental health needs.
Clinic Hours: Monday- Thursday 830am to 7pm and Fridays 830am to 4pm
Access the Pierce College Student Health Portal
LAPC Wellness Central
LAPC Wellness Central is a free health and wellness resource created especially for Los Angeles Pierce College students. This resource is here for you to access in your space at your pace!
Emergency and Crisis Assistance
- If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency while on campus, call 4311 from any campus phone or (818) 719-6450 from your cellular phone to reach the Campus Sheriff. If you are off-campus, dial 911.
- The direct line to the Campus Sheriff is (818) 719-6450. Please do not call 911 directly. The College Sheriff will contact, meet and escort responding 911 units to the appropriate location.
- Blue Emergency Phones are available throughout the campus.
- If a student has been injured on campus and is able to walk to the Health Center, the Health Center staff will be happy to evaluate and treat the injury.
- If a student is injured or becomes ill while on campus and is not able to come to the Health Center, the Campus Sheriff will respond to the student's location and will transport to the Health Center.
Psychological Assistance
On-campus personal counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals are available. Call the Student Health Center at extension 4270 or (818) 710-4270 or the Campus Sheriff at (818) 719-6450. You may also call 988 for any mental health emergency on or off campus.
We are here for you
- The Student Health Center is not open on weekends and holidays. There is no on-call service available. Services are available only when classes are in session to currently enrolled students.
- Please utilize local hospitals and urgent care for after-hour care.
- Appointments are recommended to see all providers and the Psychologists.
- Walk-ins are always welcome.
- Providers are available during clinic hours for crisis intervention, injuries, assessment, health education, resources, for prescription and over the counter medications and supplies, and for any questions.
- Faculty are encouraged to refer students to the health center, or walk student over for any urgent needs.
Dental Trauma
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Students who experience dental trauma "a knocked out tooth" should keep the tooth moist in a cup of cold, whole milk or re-insert the tooth back into its socket, and seek immediate attention (within 30 minutes). The student should visit the nearest emergency room for immediate care to preserve the tooth.
Unprotected sex
Student who have engaged in unprotected sexual activity or has been a victim of sexual assault, can still prevent pregnancy and potential sexually transmitted infections. PEP medications can prevent HIV if started within 72 hours of sexual encounter. Antibiotics can prevent other sexually transmitted infection. If you have been exposed to potential infection through a sexual assault, or suspect you may have been assaulted while unconscious, contact Student Health Center at 818-710-4270 to speak to one of the providers regarding your options.
Pierce Student health center offers Plan B, birth control, health assessment, sexually transmitted infection screening, pap smears, pregnancy testing, and health education. These services are confidential.
Fentanyl overdoses are deadly and it only takes a very small amount
NARCAN Saves Lives: Free NARCAN on campus
How to Get Free NARCAN on Campus
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| NARCAN Saves Lives: Free NARCAN on campus |
| Student Health Center now offers free NARCAN (naloxone), a federally approved opioid overdose reversal medication, to currently enrolled Pierce College students in recognition of the 2022 California Senate Bill 367: Student safety: opioid overdose reversal medication. |
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Please click here for education and how to obtain your NARCAN: |
You may also call the health center at 818-710-4270 for more information
Confidentiality Statement
All medical and personal counseling records are confidential with legal restraints. Our records are NOT part of the student's academic records. Information will not be released without the student's consent. For more information, please review the Student Health Center's Privacy Act.
Treatment of Minors
The State of California requires parental consent prior to treatment of minors, that is under the age of eighteen. There are certain situations where parental consent is not required. Please call for a confidential consultation regarding a particular issue. When parental consent is required, please download a copy of the Patient General Consent form, available as an Adobe Acrobat Portable Document format file (PDF), and have a parent or guardian sign where appropriate.
Service Area Outcomes
- The Health Center will be utilized by students.
- Students will utilize free psychological services, if needed.
- Students will exhibit knowledge of behaviors that support good health, identify obstacles and challenges to achieving optimal health and devise strategies to pursue a healthy lifestyle through the following learning outcomes assessed after classroom presentations covering a variety of health related topics:
- What is one thing you learned from the presentation?
- What is one thing you would do differently because of the presentation?
- What other health topics would you like to learn about?
- Students will experience a safe, private and secure area for health services.
Faculty and Staff Corner
- Faculty and staff are encouraged to refer students to the health center.
- Faculty and staff are encouraged to walk students over to the health center for any urgent needs.
- Health center providers and staff are happy to present any heath topic listed below, or topic of your choice in your classroom. Presentations are 15-30 minute long.
- Good Health Starts Here: Health center services
- Caring for one's mental health
- Sexually Transmitted Infections: Education, Prevention, Treatment
- Fentanyl Overdoses and NARCAN
- Healthy Habits and Stress Management
- Alcohol and Drugs: A dangerous mix
Please call the Health Center for any questions, requests and information 818-710-4270
You may also complete this form for any classroom presentation requests:
Classroom presentation request form
Contact Us
Office Hours and Location
Mondays to Thursdays: 8:30AM - 7:00PM
Fridays: 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Weekend Closed
2nd Flr., Student Services Bldg.
6201 Winnetka Ave, PMB 345
Woodland Hills, CA 91371