Map to Health Services - Foothill College

Map to Health Services
For appointments or information call 650.949.7243
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Health Services
at Foothill College
See map on back for location
650.949.7243

Welcome to Health Services
Office hours:
Monday—Friday 8:30am—4:30pm
(Closed for lunch 1-2pm)
Location: Rm 2126, Campus Center
Phone: (650) 949-7243
website: http://www.foothill.edu/health/
Closed—
Fourth Monday of each month at 3:00 pm
Fridays in the Summer
Last two weeks in August & December

Q & A
• Homelessness
• Divorce/Custody
• Psychiatric Evaluations
• Legal Matters
• Mediation for student/student or
student/faculty conflicts.
• Outreach and Prevention Services
to promote student wellness.
Do I have to have a serious psychological problem to come to
Psychological Services?
No. Students come to our office to discuss a wide range of problems. Students are
encouraged to come in to discuss any type of concern, big or small.
Who are the staff?
Licensed mental health professionals, masters, and post-masters level interns and
undergraduate social work interns.
Do I have to pay for my counseling sessions?
No, available for enrolled Foothill students only.
What about privacy? Are the services confidential?
Yes, Psychological Services maintain a strict policy of confidentiality. Information is
not disclosed to anyone without the student’s informed written consent.
Confidentiality may be waived under special circumstances as follows:
• Suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Danger to self or others, or is unable to care for self.
• A court order requires confidential information or records
to be disclosed.
How do I get an appointment?
Appointments may be made by calling (650) 949-7910 or drop by our office in the
Campus Center Building (lower level) Room 2120 next to Health Services.
Are same day appointments available?
Yes, if your problem is urgent.
Are you experiencing difficulties
dealing with:
• Academic pressure
• Substance use and addictions
• Isolation and loneliness
• Depression/suicidal thoughts
• Sexuality
• Death or loss
• Conflict or separation with family
• Roommate disputes
• Friendship and love
• Relationship violence
• Stress and/or anxiety
• Cultural adjustment
• Eating disorders
• Rape & Abuse

Psychological Services & Personal Counseling
Office Hours:
Monday—Thursday 8am—5pm, Friday 8am—4:30pm
Closed from 12—1pm daily; and from 1 —3pm on Tuesdays
(Closed during legal holidays, academic breaks)
Location: Rm 2120, Campus Center Building next to Health Services (on Lower Level)
Phone: (650) 949-7910; Fax: (650) 949-7035
PLEASE NOTE: Foothill’s Psychological services & Personal counseling
oFFice is not a 24-hour Program.
FOR CRISIS INTERVENTION, please call:
The 24-Hour Suicide & Crisis Service County of Santa Clara
1 (855) 278-4204 (toll free)
National Suicide Prevention & Hotline for Veterans
1-800 273-TALK (8255)
FOR LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES please call: 911
The mission of Foothill College Office of Psychological Services and Personal Counseling is
to promote the psychological and emotional well being of students through the provision of
on-campus personal counseling and psychological services. We help Foothill students who
are in a crisis situation, experiencing an exacerbation of a long-standing problem or struggling
to meet the challenges of academic pressure and life transitions. Overcoming personal
challenges strengthens a student’s sense of competency and enables him or her to better
achieve personal and academic success.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Office of Psychological Services & Personal Counseling Provide?
• Individual, Couples and Group Counseling that are culturally sensitive. Eight
50-minute sessions per academic year are available to Foothill students with
current enrollment.
• Crisis Intervention Services to assist students who are facing a personal crisis
• Assessment, Information and Referral Services to campus and community
resources. Extensive referral services in Santa Clara and neighboring
counties include referrals for:
• Acute and Long-term therapy
• Addictions
• Relationship Violence
• Gay, Lesbian, Transgender Issues
• Housing, Child Care, Child Support Issues

Q & A
Why do I have to pay a health fee every
quarter for Health Services?
Foothill/DeAnza Community Colleges are required to maintain
health services and insurance for campus injuries and accidents for all
registered students.
This means that you are covered for any injuries or accidents that
you have on campus through student insurance.
But what if I already have my own insurance?
You’re lucky. Only about 40% of students have their own
insurance at Foothill College. We need to make sure everyone is
covered for accidents while they are on campus. However, since
we provide secondary coverage, Your insurance covers any bills first
and then Foothill may be billed.
Our Health Services Fee also covers:
Psychological Services & Personal Counseling
Immunizations & Influenza vaccines (low cost)
Tuberculosis testing (low cost)
Blood Pressure checks
Emergency health care/first aid (in clinic)
Smoke Cessation (Free Nicotine gum/patches)
Primary Care visits (Free)
Laboratory testing (at cost)
Strep throat, Mononucleosis, Influenza testing
Planned Parenthood services
Hearing & Vision testing (low cost)
Condoms (free)
Campus Health and Safety issues
Health insurance information
Referral to low cost clinics

Primary Care visits, physical exams, immunizations
• Call for an appointment
• Immunizations are given on a drop-in basis
• Physicals (Transfer, Allied Health, and DMV)

D = smoking permitted
in designated areas only
A Smoke Free Campus
To provide a safe learning and working
environment for students, employees, and
visitors; smoking is permitted in designated
areas only: (see map). Smoking not allowed
at campus entrances and at least 20 feet from
all building doorways and windows.
Smoking outside of designated areas will
now result in the following fines:
1 st Offense: $25
2 nd Offense: $50
3 rd Offense: $75
4 th or Subsequent Offense: $75*
*May result in student judicial proceedings
California Government Code Section 7596.7598 Amended October 8, 2011 and Board of
Trustees Policy 3217, revised March 12, 2012
Smoking Cessation Program
We can help you quit!
• Free one-to-one counseling
• Free nicotine gum/lozenges/patches*
• Free telephone helpline:
1-800-NO-BUTTS(1-800-662-8887)**
*funded by Breathe California
**funded by the California Department of Public Health
Pregnant women are not eligible for nicotine replacement products.
You must be at least 18 years old and a currently registered Foothill student.
Bring a friend! (smoker or non-smoker)
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KEEP TRYING! You can do it!
Appointments:
Foothill College Health Services Office
650.949.7243
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Acupressure massage...A natural high
Acupressure is a healing art that has been around for over 5,000 years.
When acupressure is combined with massage, it relaxes the body while
energizing it. An acupressurist uses finger pressure, not needles, to
stimulate reflex points, massage muscles and flex the frame to restore
balance and harmony, increase vitality and promote health. Acupressure
massage can be used as preventive health care. Acupressure massage is
done fully clothed on a massage table or chair.
Acupressure table $45 student / 50 min
$65 faculty or staff / 50 min
Acupressure chair $10 student / 15 min
$12 faculty or staff / 15 min
Appointments: Foothill College Health Services Office
650.949.7243

Services & fees
Many programs on campus require a physical examination.
Whether you are an Allied Health student, athlete, or leaving Foothill to
transfer to another university, it is necessary for you to have a physical.
We offer physicals, needed blood work, and immunizations—on a sliding
scale or reduced price.
Primary Care Visits (cough, cold or rash) free-sliding scale
Allied health physical exams $55 - sliding scale
(all additional lab work is extra)
Transfer physicals $55 - sliding scale
Tuberculin skin testing $10
Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccine $60
MMR Titre sliding scale
Tetanus, Diphtheria vaccine $50
Hepatitis B vaccine (series of 3) $40
Hepatitis B Titre Surface Antigen & Antibody sliding scale
Gardasil HPV vaccine $130
Varicella vaccine (series of 2) $100 each
Varicella titer sliding scale
(test for chicken pox immunity)
Does not include all possible charges and prices—
Please call for current rates
Prices are subject to change

Planned Parenthood
The Health Services Office is a convenient Planned
Parenthood location on campus
Learn more about how you can protect yourself!
Practice Safer Sex!
Use a barrier method such as a condom or dental dam (free).

Q & A What does Planned Parenthood Offer?
General Services:
• Annual exams and Pap Smear testing
• Pregnancy testing and counseling services
• Diagnosis and treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Anonymous & Confidential HIV Testing and counseling on a
Sliding Scale.
• Prevention education materials Hep B Vaccine
• Physical exams, Diagnosis and Treatment of coughs, colds, rashes
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Emergency Contraception-Plan B
Are services free?
Come in and see if you qualify for free services otherwise fees are
based on a sliding scale.
Are consultations confidential?
Absolutely confidential.
Birth control methods:
• Birth Control Pills
• Nuva Ring
• Ortho Evra patch
• Depo Provera (3 months)
• IUD
• Diaphragm
• Condoms
• Nexplanon/Implanon
Can I get my birth control without annual exam?
Yes, you can. But an annual exam/PAP is strongly recommended at the age of 21.
Ever had sex (vaginal, oral, or anal)? Ever shared IV needles?
Ever had a tattoo or a body piercing?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are at risk for
HIV (the Human Immunodeficiency Virus that causes AIDS).
The sooner you know, the sooner you can get help.