Welcome to Student Health Center
OUR PURPOSE
The Purpose of the Student Health Center is to promote students' physical, emotional, spiritual and social well-being. Services and programs are designed to help students meet their educational, career and personal goals by encouraging healthy attitudes and behavior and fostering students' responsibility for their own health.
OUR MISSION
The Student Health Center holds in high regard the worth of each culturally diverse student. Our mission is to improve the quality of life and health by providing integrated physical and psychological health services.
Services provided by Via Care under contract with East Los Angeles College.
For outreach, on-campus collaborations, flyers, comments, etc., please contact:
Cecilia Cruz, Student Health Center Coordinator, cruzc3@elac.edu
Mental Health & Wellness Hotlines & Resources
Upcoming Events
Medi-cal, Covered CA, My Health LA
Dates & Times:
Tuesdays: 10am – 1pm Jan 14, Jan 28, Feb 11, Feb 25, March 10, March 24, April 14, April 28, May 12, Jun 9
Location: F5 ground level
Information & sign-ups – My Health LA is available to all regardless of immigration status
CalFresh
Dates & Times:
Tuesdays: 9am -2:30pm Dec 10, Jan 7, Feb 11, Feb 25, March 10, March 24, April 14, April 28, May 12, Jun 9
Location: F5 ground level
You’ve signed up for financial aid, now sign up for food financial aid! Students who qualify receive a debit card to buy groceries.
Free HIV Testing
Dates & Times:
Check back for Spring 2020 dates
Anxiety Support Group
Dates & Times:
Mondays 4-5pm
Location: Student Health Center F5-302
Survivor Support Group for Women
Dates & Times:
Mondays 5:45-6:45pm
Location: Student Health Center F5- 302
Description: Gain coping skills to heal from past or present trauma. Open to all self-identified women who are ELAC students.
Men's Healing Circle
Dates & Times:
Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45pm
Location: Student Health Center F5- 302
Description: For all self-identified men who are ELAC students. Come learn tools to heal past or present life issues or trauma. Learn how to deal with stress and bring more success into your life!
What's the "T"?
Dates & Times:
Wednesdays 5:45-6:45pm
Location: Student Health Center F5- 302
Description: Open to all ELAC students: LGBTQ+, Allies, Questioning. Talk openly with other students about life and relationship issues related to sexual orientation. Break the cycle of rejection, build unity!
Drugs & Alcohol Recovery Group
Dates & Times:
Thursdays 5:45-6:45pm
Location: Student Health Center F5- 302
Description: A safe space for ELAC students seeking to learn new and healthy coping skills. Share your stories, receive encouragement and support!
Sound Bath Meditation
Dates & Times:
Check back for Spring 2020 date
Location: G3 Foyer
Description: A peaceful session using vibration and frequency to relax and rejuvenate you. Best experienced lying down; bring a yoga mat. Chairs available for those who cannot or prefer not to lie down. Open to all!
Movies for Mental Health
Dates & Times:
Check back for Fall 2020 date
Location: F5-201 MPR
Description: Free food, short films, and discussion.
Our Bodies Our Minds
Dates & Times:
Check back for Spring date
Location: MPR F5-201
Description: An active workshop using theater and embodied techniques to explore the mental health impacts of sexual violence on survivors and communities. There will be student panelists and on/off-campus resources. Explore the potential mental health impacts of sexual violence, ways to reduce stigma around these mental health issues, how to build more supportive campus communities for survivors of sexual violence.
Yoga Session
Dates & Times:
Wednesdays 12/11, 1/15, 1/29, 2/26, 3 /4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/15, 5/6 @ 12:15-1:15 pm
Location: G-3 Auditorium Foyer
Description: De-stress and become one with your body at a gentle, slow paced, relaxed session of yoga. Strongly encourage attendees to bring a mat or towel to lie on.
