Faculty and staff play an important role in supporting student success and well-being. This page highlights the physical and mental health resources available through Student Health & Wellness Centers, making it easier to guide students to the services that can help them thrive.
Supporting Student Success
Faculty and staff play a vital role in connecting students to the resources they need to succeed. Please consider posting a Canvas announcement, syllabus statement or a classroom reminder. These simple efforts can help students recognize the support available, reduce barriers to accessing care, and connect them with services that promote their health, well-being, and academic success.
37% of students reported learning about SHWC services from a faculty or staff member, highlighting the powerful impact of these trusted relationships.
SHWC has developed the resources below to support you.
Resources for Your Canvas and Syllabus
Canvas/Syllabus Communications
Feel free to copy-and-paste text from Option One or Option Two into your Canvas or syllabus communications:
Option One
On-campus students currently enrolled at Los Rios have access to free physical and mental health services at the Student Health and Wellness Centers located at all four colleges. Learn more by watching this Student Health and Wellness Services overview on YouTube.
Our Physical Health team offers physical health services like:
- Health, injury and illness assessment/consultation with a Registered Nurse
- Sexual Health Services: free internal/external condoms & lube, rapid STI Testing, Plan B, Opill birth control, pregnancy testing and more
- Party Safe kits with Narcan, fentanyl and drink spike test strips and drink covers
- Flu and strep testing and COVID self-testing kits
- Vaccines & TB skin tests
- And more…
Our Mental Health Team and partners offer free services including:
- Mental health therapy in-person at the college or virtually
- Evening and weekend therapy appointments are also available through BetterMynd
- Visit the website to find a therapist who can support your unique self.
- If you are looking to connect with and support others who understand what you're going through, join Togetherall—a virtual and anonymous space where you can talk to and support your peers
- We also host workshops, teach wellness skills, and offer personalized support
Appointments encouraged and walk-ins are welcomed. Visit our Student Health and Wellness webpage for a full list of services or to book an appointment today. View the short Student Health and Wellness Services video to find your ARC, CRC, FLC, and SCC Student Health and Wellness Center.
Option Two (Brief Version)
On-campus students currently enrolled at Los Rios have access to free physical and mental health services at the Student Health and Wellness Centers located at all four colleges. Learn more by watching this Student Health and Wellness Services overview on YouTube.
100% Confidential Services:
- Mental health therapy and support
- STI testing (rapid)
- Plan B
- Condoms (external and internal)
- Pregnancy testing
- Narcan
- Fentanyl and drink spike test strips
- Injury or illness
- Over the counter medications
- Strep and flu testing
- And more...
Appointments encouraged and walk-ins are welcomed. Visit our Student Health and Wellness webpage for a full list of services or to book an appointment today. View the short Student Health and Wellness Services video to find your ARC, CRC, FLC, and SCC Student Health and Wellness Center.
Canvas Banner Announcements
Feel free to copy-and-paste text into your Canvas pop-up banner announcements:
Option One
Student Health and Wellness is here to support you with free physical and mental health services to currently enrolled students. Visit Student Health and Wellness to learn more and schedule an appointment today.
Option Two
100% Confidential: Student Health and Wellness is here to support you with free physical and mental health services to currently enrolled students. Visit Student Health and Wellness to learn more and schedule an appointment today.
Student Health and Wellness Overview Video
Please direct students to the Student Health and Wellness Services overview video on YouTube:
Direct link: Student Health and Wellness Services Overview Video
Wayfinder Tour Videos
Direct links to Wayfinder Tour videos on YouTube:
Student Health and Wellness Center Brochure
- Student Health and Wellness Center brochure (2-sided, print-ready)
Staff Only: Refer a Student for Mental Health Support
If you are worried about a student or a student has asked you for mental health help, please use the Mental Health Referral Form. Student must be aware of and consent to the referral.
If concern is immediate and involving the safety of the individual (they are a threat to themselves or others), please call please follow Suicide Risk Assessment Protocol.
Faculty and Staff Training
We offer training and seminars on various topics related to physical and mental health. Common topics include SHWC Overview, Harm Reduction (opioid overdose and drink spike prevention), Self-Care, etc. Training is scheduled throughout the year and can be requested by staff and faculty. Contact your college Student Health and Wellness center by email or stop by to chat.
Previously recorded training can be found on our Canvas Course.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Please see Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for available services to support employee wellness.
Health and Wellness Events
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Contact
ARC Health and Wellness Center
Email: shwc@arc.losrios.edu
Phone: (916) 484-8383
Fax: (800) 876-9765
Hours
- Monday to Friday:
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Emergencies
If you are having a life-threatening physical health emergency – please call 911. If your health issue is not life-threatening, please visit the Student Health and Wellness Center for care.
If you are having a mental health emergency – such as active suicidal thoughts or feelings of wanting to harm yourself or others – please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Connecting Students
Learn how to Connect Students Correctly.
Suicide Risk Assessment Protocol
Be familiar with Suicide Risk Assessment Protocol.
Critical Incident Response
Learn how to help students and staff process a sudden or distressing event impacting the college community.