Physical Health Services
Riverside City College Student Health Services provides a welcome and caring place with Registered Nurses available for health education and services. We are here to support students in maintaining a healthy lifestyle that ultimately improves attendance, engagement, and success in college.
Appointments are available for in-person visits or virtually via tele-health (ZOOM). Walk-in visits may be limited and based on provider availability.
Contact us
Phone: (951) 222-8151
Hours: Monday to Friday | 8 am-5 pm (Summer session, open Monday - Thursday only)
Location: Bradshaw Building below the Bookstore
FOR IMMEDIATE OR EMERGENCY HELP - CALL 911
Students reporting positive COVID-19 testing, may use this form to notify us -
Services Offered
- Short Term Care for Health-Related Concerns (chronic, complicated, or long-term support will be provided a referral to community partners and resources)
- Evaluation and treatment of minor injuries and/or illness
- Preventative Health Promotion and Education
- Immunization Counseling, TB Screening, Lab Testing, and Low-cost Vaccines
- Community Referrals
- Free Over-the-Counter Medications
Services are FREE and include:
- Family Planning and Reproductive Health Education and Counseling
- Birth Control
- Emergency Contraception
- Pregnancy Testing
- STI and HIV Testing and Treatment
- Resources for PrEP and PEP
- Gardasil for HPV Prevention
Schedule a visit now for eligibility review and enrollment!
Opioid Misuse and Overdose Prevention
Combatting opioid crisis: RCC Student Health equips you to prevent and identify overdoses. Get Nasal Narcan, a life-saving medication, and learn more.
For more information on opioid overdose prevention training and to obtain free Narcan Nasal Spray, Fentanyl test strips and/or Xylazine test strips, contact Student Health & Psychological Services Office at (951) 222-8151.
- California Department of Public Health: Opioid and substance use prevention resources for young adults
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/sapb/Pages/Young-Adults.aspx - Next Distro: Information and links on resources in California for Naloxone access, drug treatment support, crisis hotlines and mail-based harm reduction supplies. https://nextdistro.org/california
- Inland Empire Harm Reduction for Riverside/San Bernardino County: Offers Naloxone and overdose response training for Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Call or text a hotline to request naloxone and/or fentanyl test strips which can be picked up at the office in Riverside or sent by mail or delivery. https://www.ieharmreduction.org/
- Harm Reduction Coalition: Opioid overdose training guide that covers all the information you need to know about how to respond in the event of an overdose. https://harmreduction.org/issues/overdose-prevention/overview/overdose-basics/
Drink Spiking Prevention
Drink spiking involves adding drugs to someone’s drink with the primary intent to incapacitate the individual, making them vulnerable to theft, assault, or other crimes. These drugs are often colorless, tasteless and odorless, making them difficult to detect in drinks. They can cause severe drowsiness, confusion, loss of coordination, unconsciousness and memory loss, putting one at risk of sexual assault and other dangers.
For more information on drink spiking prevention and to obtain drink safety covers and test strips for GHB and Ketamine please contact Student Health & Psychological Services Office at (951) 222-8151.
FAQ
- Check Your Drink- sells test kits to prevent and detect drink spiking.
- NightCap- A scrunchie that turns into a reusable drink cover.
- TestMyDrink- offers test strips and drink covers.
- Know your rights: New California law requiring bars to offer drink spiking test kits.
If you or someone you know shows signs of drink spiking:
- Seek Medical Help Immediately: go to the nearest hospital or call emergency services.
- Alert Authorities: report the incident to campus or local police.
- Support the Victim: offer support and ensure they are safe and not left alone
To speak with someone about drug-facilitated sexual assault, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673) or chat online at online.rainn.org
Privacy and Eligibility
Your medical records and all visit and discussions with Health Services staff are protected and confidential. Records will not be released without written consent of the student unless required by law.
You must be a registered student to be eligible for services. Family members are not eligible. Faculty and staff are not eligible to use the services except for TB Risk Assessments as required by the District as a condition of employment.
College registration fees include a State Mandatory Health Fee. This provides access to Health Services providers FREE of CHARGE. Additional fees for some exams, labs, treatments, and vaccines may occur. All fees will be discussed at time of visit and prior to any services.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Health Services Fee is a mandated requirement from the State of California. You can request to waive your fee by completing a Health Services FEE WAIVER and submitting the REQUIRED documentation to Student Health & Psychological Services (located in the Bradshaw Building below the Bookstore or via email - HealthServices@RCC.edu. Requests received without the required documents will be denied.
The college does not provide medical insurance. However, many students are eligible for low or no cost insurance. The Health Services office has referrals to help you get coverage. Please come by anytime and talk with our staff! Having access to health insurance is essential to student success and wellness.
- California Marketplace has several options for affordable healthcare and dental insurance. Application and more information can be found at the Covered California Website: https://www.coveredca.com/
- Interested students can also visit the BenefitsCal Website. Here students can apply for food, cash, and health covereage benefits. All in one location! https://benefitscal.com/
All accidents should be reported immediately to your instructor, coach/athletic trainer, and Health Services. As a registered student, limited insurance is provided against accidental injury occurring in class or while participating in a college sponsored event. This is a secondary insurance and a deductible applies. Medical or preexisting illness is not a covered benefit. It is the student's responsibility to file a claim. All students are encouraged to carry their own health insurance. You can learn more by visiting RCCD Risk Management webpages.
There are no mandatory immunizations needed for RCC college admission. However, some academic programs and transfer universities have their own requirements. It is the student's responsibility to obtain and understand these requirements. Our Registered Nurses are available to review and explain what is needed and assist in meeting these requirements. We will provide counsel, develop a timeline for you, and provide services or referrals as needed.
We know that navigating college life at RCC involves more than just health coverage. That’s why we encourage students to visit the RCC Basic Needs Resource Center for on-campus support with essentials like food, housing, and more.
For additional assistance, BenefitsCal.com is a one-stop resource where students can apply for food, cash, and health coverage benefits—all in one place!