SCU’s Student Services is committed to providing services and resources dedicated to the health and wellness of our students.  

  • 211 United Way: Local 211 specialists are one call away from providing reliable resources you may need to receive from your local community. This could be for food resources, housing needs, healthcare information, etc.
  • CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) serve to support and give evidence-based information on ADHD for individuals and family members.
  • The Steve Fund: National organization focused on supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color by providing and promoting programs to understand and assist young people.
  • The Jed Foundation: Nonprofit that provides support for emotional health and prevents suicide for young adults by giving skills and support throughout the programs provided.
  • #BeThe1To: A network that can help change the conversation from suicide to suicide prevention and the actions that can promote healing, help, and giving hope.
  • StartYourRecovery.org: An organization that provides helpful information for people who are dealing with substance use issues — and their family members, friends, and co-workers, too. 
  • Addiction Center: An informational web guide for those struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral and mental health disorders. 
  • Renew Bariatrics: This guide aims to help college students improve their health and set themselves up for success physically, mentally, and academically. From nutrition and exercise to sexual and mental health, we discuss the ins and outs of maintaining your health while in college.  

 

SAMHSA National Helpline

  • The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) operates a free helpline to provide people with answers about common mental health conditions, including substance abuse disorders. The helpline can also help people navigate treatment options. 
  • Call 1-800-622-4357 Use the online treatment provider search to look for available substance abuse treatment programs, including information about insurance and other pay options.

211 OC Addictions/Dependencies Support Group

211 LA Substance Use Treatment

NA Meetings in LA

AA Meetings for LA

NA Meetings in OC

AA Meetings for OC

Narcotics Anonymous (NA): What to Expect and How to find a Meeting

AA Resources

 

 

SCU is a community built on health and wellness. Students, faculty, and staff have access to a variety of services to foster their health and wellness:

SCU Health System

  • Chiropractic Care
  • Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
  • Ayurveda
  • Sports Medicine
  • Tactical Sports Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Yoga on Instagram live @scuhs

**For more information about Fitness and Human Performance please call (562) 902-3312 

***​For more information about the University Health Center please call (562) 943-7125 or visit the website.

Insurance and Medical Resources

SCU does not provide students health care coverage or insurance. It is the students responsibility to secure the proper health care coverage they need. Your program may or may not require their students to have medical insurance; regardless of requirement, SCU highly recommends all students have health insurance. The following are resources to medical insurance information: