Health & Mental Wellness

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Health Services
Student Health Services

Student Health Services provides basic health care and treatment for students enrolled in credit courses.

For a full description of services, visit Student Health Services...


Path to Health

Path to Health provides coverage for preventive care to low-income adults who only qualify for emergency services Medi-Cal.

Learn more about Path to Health eligibility requirements...


Covered California

Covered California provides a comparison of affordable health insurance options based on the information you provide.

Explore and shop for low-cost health insurance plans...

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Mental Wellness
Student Psychological Services

Student Psychological Services provides a variety of mental health services and resources for students enrolled in credit courses.

For a full description of services, visit Student Psychological Services...


Therapy & Education Services

Humanidad provides low-fee therapy services for individuals, families, couples, children, and teens in Sonoma County.

Learn more about counseling services offered by Humanidad...


Mental Health Toolkit

United We Dream provides a toolkit of ways to reduce stress and anxiety and introduces self-care activities that you can incorporate into your daily lives.

Learn helpful stress-reducing techniques...


Mental Health: Post-DACA Era

National Latina/o Psychological Association provides a guide on recognizing distress and coping with DACA and immigration-related stress.

Discover helpful resources and strategies to manage stress...

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Dental Health
SRJC Dental Clinic

Our Dental Hygiene Teaching Clinic provides low-cost dental hygiene care for students and the community.

Learn about dental services offered at SRJC's Dental Clinic...

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Resources
National Immigration Law Center (NILC)

NILC provides an abundance of healthcare information and resources for immigrant families.

Explore and learn about immigration policies and resources...


Redwood Community Health Coalition (RCHC)

RCHC assists with enrolling for Covered California, Medi-Cal, and CalFresh. Also, check out their Partner Health Centers Map to find free or low-cost health care and dental services near you.

Find health centers, insurance programs, and enrollment services locations...


Six Ways to Start Practicing Self-Care

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Exercise

Find creative ways to incorporate movement and exercise into your daily routine. Try adding these small changes:

♦ Take a stroll around your neighborhood or use your breaks between classes to walk around campus.

♦ If you drive to campus, park your car further away from your classes.

♦ SRJC offers a wide range of fitness classes, including cardio, strength, yoga & more. It is a great way to meet new people and get active!

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Eat Healthy

Keep a healthy snack on hand that you can eat when hunger strikes during a late-night study session. Check out MyPlate to find healthy snacks options, easy-to-follow recipes, and other resources.


SRJC Food Pantry

The Student Resource Center partners with Redwood Empire Food Bank to provide students with fresh produce and other groceries. So bring your reusable bags and join the next food pantry event.

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Organize

Did you know you can be more productive and feel less overwhelmed with a clean study space?

Take a couple of minutes each day before you start working on your assignments to clean off and organize your study space.

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Find a Hobby

Don't forget to carve out time for a hobby unrelated to academics. Hobbies are a great way to relieve stress and let your mind take a break from studies.

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Take Breaks

Although it seems counterproductive, study breaks allow your brain and body to rest and regain your ability to focus. During your breaks you can:

♦ Go on a walk

♦ Grab a snack to eat

♦ Meditate

♦ Take a short nap

♦ Do something creative

Check out Student Health Services for more mindfulness activities.

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Recharge

Allow your body to recharge and prevent burnout by getting a good night's rest. Experts recommend seven to nine hours of sleep per night.


Treat Yourself

Don't forget to take time to recognize your successes and treat yourself for your hard work! A healthy balance of "work and play" is essential to reducing stress and improving overall health.