If you are having a medical emergency, call 911. If you are having a mental health emergency, call the Access and Crisis Line at 888-724-7240 or TEXT "Courage" to 741-741. If you are in need of food, shelter, or medical services call 2-1-1 or visit 211SanDiego.org.
Urgent walk-in services
throughout San Diego County
City College
Currently, students can call the Student Health Center at City College with health questions or to get referrals by phone, during the following hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday.
Student Health Clinic: 619-388-3450
Mental Health Counseling Center: 619-388-3055
Mesa College
Mesa Student Health Services will take student calls only (campus is currently closed to students) for health questions of to get referrals, 619-388-2774.
As of Monday, March 16: Student Health Call Center hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays.
Miramar College
Student Health Services is taking calls from students for health questions or to get referrals, 619-388-7881.
Health center hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday.
*Times for the college call centers are subject to change.
How to Cope With Anxiety About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Feelings of fear, anxiety, sadness, and uncertainty are normal during a pandemic. Fortunately, being proactive about your mental health can help to keep both your mind and body stronger.
Ways to take care of yourself:
- Read the news only from reliable sources
- Use two reliable sources (the CDC or WHO) and check only those
- Have a designated time to check and stick to that (e.g. once in the morning, once
when you get home … NOT before bed!)
Recognize the things you can control, like practicing good hygiene.
Take recommended measures emanating only from the CDC or WHO
Practice self-care
- Eating a balanced diet, getting plenty of sleep, and engaging in leisure activities are always key to helping you stay as physically and psychologically healthy as possible during stressful times.
- Good self-care also keeps your immune system robust.
- Use APPS for relaxation and mindfulness/meditation practices. You don’t have to know how … these are for beginners and experts! Here are a few to try for free … UCLA Mindful, Smiling Mind, Insight Timer
Avoid Social Media—it is inflammatory and difficult to discern what is accurate and what is hype. You may be triggered … so just leave it alone for the time being!
Don’t isolate yourself! If you want to practice social distancing, please have a plan for staying in touch with family and friends via Skype, Face Time, WhatsApp or cell phone. Isolation can cause rumination/anxious thinking to escalate.
Maintain a sense of hope, humanity and kindness toward others.
Seek professional help from a licensed mental health professional if necessary (via personal insurance, or via community clinics if uninsured. For more urgent mental health concerns please use the Access/Crisis line 888-724-7240; 24/7 or Text "courage" to 741-741; or go to the nearest emergency room.