Page 14 - Bakersfield College Student Handbook 2022-2023

• A Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker and/or Intern can help you find solutions to
ready to talk to you and provide help.
adjustment to college life.
• Crisis intervention
• One-to-one brief psychotherapy, up to six visits a semester
STUDENT HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER
www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/student/health BCStudentHealth@bakersfieldcollege.edu Levinson Hall 30 | (661) 395-4336
The goal of the Student Health and Wellness Center is to help students persist and succeed by supporting a state of optimum health, both mental and physical. To this end, we offer currently enrolled students who have paid the Student Health Fee:
➢ First Aid
➢ Self-served over-the-counter medications
➢ Condoms (unlimited access under The Condom Access Project)
➢ TB skin testing and risk screening as appropriate. Blood testing can be ordered but are not covered by the Student
Health Fee.
➢ Flu vaccine in season (call in advance for an appointment)
➢ Wellness coaching and literature
➢ Reproductive health counseling and prescription contraceptives including the prescription “morning after’
emergency contraceptive ELLA
➢ Sexually Transmitted Diseases can be tested but testing is not covered by the Student Health Fee
➢ Tobacco cessation aids excluding nicotine gum, lozenges, and patches. FDA approved prescription medication can
be prescribed if in conjunction with cessation counseling
➢ Weight and Body Mass Index (BMI)
➢ Blood Pressure Screening
➢ Blood Glucose Screening
➢ Counseling is available by licensed staff on a self-referral basis up to a maximum of six (6) visits per semester.
➢ Medical care is provided by a Family Nurse Practitioner for Wellness Exams and Limited Urgent Care needs also
up to a maximum of six (6) visits per semester.
➢ Problem related medical testing and problem related prescriptions can be ordered but are not covered by your
Student Health Fee; hormonal contraception included.
There is no Medical Doctor on duty, and we are unable to refill long-term medications or manage chronic conditions including but not limited to hypertension and diabetes. Health insurance is not available, and we do not bill any insurance that you may have. However, if you are injured on campus, you will be referred to the Student Health and Wellness Center or Urgent/ Emergency care as appropriate for evaluation. In the event of an emergency immediately contact Public Safety (395-4554) and/or call 911; do not call the Student Health Center. For Student Workers, notify your supervisor of any work-related injury so that you can be properly cared for.
Mental Health Services
The Student Health Center also provides mental health services. The following services are available to ensure that you have the support that you need while you are carrying on your education and career goals at Bakersfield College.
problems with stress, relationships, anxiety, depression, fears, self-esteem, alcohol and drug issues, and
In a confidential atmosphere, let us help you explore your potential. Research supports that healthy behavior, thoughts, and emotions are part of a good education. Contact the center for more information at (661) 395-4336.
Get Help Now
If you are feeling suicidal or if you are concerned about someone, there is help available right now. A trained counselor is
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255
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