HOW DO I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?
You may make an appointment during office hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by calling us at 664-2153 or by visiting us in Stevenson Hall 1088.
WHO CAN USE CAPS?
Students who are currently enrolled at SSU and have paid their Mental Health Fee are eligible for our services. (This does not include extended education and Open University students.)
IS THERE A FEE?
Your student Mental Health Fee covers all of our services.
ARE MY SESSIONS CONFIDENTIAL?
CAPS follows the ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association and California State laws pertaining to confidentiality of counseling records. In other words, everything you say to your counselor is held in confidence, unless there is an imminent danger to one self or others, or we obtain your written authorization.
HOW LONG MAY I BE SEEN?
Many students utilize our services. Therefore, we are unable to provide long-term counseling, so we see clients on a short term basis. The exact number of sessions will be discussed with your counselor.
WHAT CAN I TALK TO MY COUNSELOR ABOUT?
Your counselor will meet with you for approximately 45-50 minutes. During that time you are free to discuss any issues that may be troubling you. Some topics include, but not limited to: eating issues, perfectionism, academic concerns, depression, anxiety, relationship problems and transition difficulties.
If you have further questions, please let our receptionist know, or make an appointment to speak directly with a counselor, You may make an appointment during office 707-664-2153.
During evenings, weekends, holidays and vacation breaks Counseling and Psychological Services is closed. Sonoma County Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day at 707-576 8181
SSU Police Services is also available 24 hours a day at 707-664-444.4
These records are due at least one month before the start of the student's first semester at SSU.
Students unable to locate immunization records may send photocopies of lab test results showing that they are immune to the diseases prevented by the required vaccines.
To avoid late penalties send records at least 4-6 weeks before the start of your first semester at SSU and no later than July 15th.
Students who fail to meet compliance deadlines are subject to conditional enrollment status and late penalties. A HOLD will be placed on the student's ability to register for classes. This hold can only be removed after the SSU Office of Admissions and Records has received the required proof of immunization documents and had time to process them. Students should regularly check their SSU e-mail & My SSU accounts for HOLD status.
To satisfy pre-enrollment immunization requirements :
Exemptions for medical, religious or profound personal belief require a signed informed waiver form & must be discussed with a Student Health Center nurse. Medical exemptions require a letter from the treating physician. Exempted and non-compliant individuals may be excluded from campus as a public health measure during a disease outbreak.
SSU is not responsible for negative outcomes related to exemptions or delays in completing immunizations.
CLICK HERE for information about other immunizations that are strongly recommended for college students, but are not required
Health Center Services Include
Medical Care: Confidential, high quality outpatient medical visits for acute & sub-acute illness, injury, basic mental health concerns, immunizations, women's health & contraception, athletic & travel medicine, preventative health & more. In-patient services, specialist level or after hours care, and on-going care for complex chronic conditions are beyond the scope of the SHC.
Liaison & Referral:The SHC provides interim services & coordinates with off-campus providers if transitional, chronic or specialty care, complex testing, hospitalization, or other care beyond our scope is needed.
Lab & X-ray:Free & low cost diagnostic lab tests & basic plain X-rays in conjunction with medical visits.
Pharmacy:A licensed on-site pharmacy dispenses medicines prescribed by Student Health Center clinicians as well as flu vaccine and on-prescription items at very low cost. Also provides patient consultation and education. Students may elect to fill prescriptions at off campus pharmacies at their own expense.
Health Education & Disease Preventionprograms are designed to promote health by minimizing the spread of contagious diseases on campus as well as by addressing nutrition, fitness, contraception, immunizations, psychosocial health, alcohol, drugs, healthy lifestyle choices, self-care and other topics.
Eligibility & Fees:Most SHC academic year medical visits are provided without charge to regularly enrolled SSU students. Discounted fees are charged for medications, immunizations, some diagnostic tests, special purpose physicals, & limited summer services.
*Students are financially responsible for any medical care they receive from an off-campus provider*
Emergencies: Call 911 for emergencies requiring immediate attention.
After Hours: For non-emergency medical needs warranting after hours attention or advice, contact your personal off campus MD or health insurance advice line, urgent care clinic, or emergency room. Check the SHC website &/or After Hours Care Hand Out for local sources of after hours care.
Health Insurance is not required to attend SSU or to use the SHC, but is recommended to help with medical needs that are beyond the scope or hours of operation of the SHC. A voluntary policy designed to supplement the services of the SHC can be purchased through SSU Associated Students, Inc. (664-2815) or www.csuhealthlink.com.
Medical Information/Medications: College Students Should-Treatment of Minors:Parents / guardians of students who will be under 18 when they arrive at SSU should promptly send a signed authorization for medical treatment of minors to the Student Health Center. Forms are available from the SHC or can be downloaded from the forms section posted at www.sonoma.edu/shc/ .Please mail to: 1801 E. Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA, 94928
Get Involved & Help Enhance the Quality of Campus Health Services:Check out the Student Health Advisory committee(SHAC), a student group that givess feedback to the SHC and addresses campus health issues.www.sonoma.edu/shc/shac/
MEMBERS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO: Give input to enhance Student Health Center services Represent the concerns of SSU students Collaborate with SSU students & staff on health projects
TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHAC
Check our website :
www.sonoma.edu/shc/shac/
Contact :
Toni Boracchia, RN, Health Education Nurse, Student Health Center: 664-2927
Georgia Schwartz, M.D. Director, Student Health Center: 664-2921
Kristina Shriver, SSU Student Chair: [email protected]
Associated Students (Contact VP for Internal Affairs): 664-2815
Vaccines available in this discount program :
**This program is sponsored by the State of California Vaccines for Children Program
