Health & Wellness Services
Who We Are
College of Alameda is committed to student success, and we know that physical and mental well-being are essential components of student learning. Our team of nurses, certified acupuncturists, massage therapists, psychotherapists, and paraprofessional healthcare staff are here to provide supportive, friendly, and professional preventive and ongoing care.
Our Services
Students can access nursing services and mental health counseling. Medical services include: COVID-19 testing, HIV testing, first aid, flu shots, health information and referrals, condoms, pregnancy tests, and over the counter medical supplies, at no cost.
To learn more about COVID-19 testing, vaccination opportunities and safety measures across Peralta’s campuses, please CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SAFE PERALTA
FAQs
If you are interested in meeting with a mental health counselor, CLICK HERE TO REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT or contact the Health Services Coordinator, Lisa Sawadogo by phone #510-748-2320 or email lisasawadogo@peralta.edu
*Please note that due to California Telehealth laws and regulations, students must be currently residing in California in order to access telehealth appointments.*
Due to COVID-19, we will not be offering massage and acupuncture appointments at this time.
College of Alameda has both a nurse and nurse practitioner available off-site. Medical care includes: first-aid, pregnancy testing, flu Shots, COVID-19 testing, TB testing, blood testing, health education, family planning, birth control, sexually transmitted infections, eye exam vouchers, and community referrals.
Days and Times: Monday – Friday 8:30a.m. – 5 p.m.
All services are currently being provided off-campus at the Roots clinic. Please call ahead and let them know you are a Peralta student and provide your student ID.
Roots Clinic, 7272 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, Ca 94605. #510- 633-7077
*COVID testing is available at 9225 International Blvd, Oakland, Ca on Mondays: 9:30a.m.-2:30p.m. and Thursdays 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
*VACCINATIONS (Moderna & Pfizer) are also available at 9225 International Blvd, Oakland, Ca on Thursdays & Fridays: 1p.m.-4p.m.
To learn more about COVID-19 testing, vaccination opportunities and safety measures across Peralta’s campuses, please CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SAFE PERALTA
All services are free of charge to enrolled students. All enrolled students pay an $18 health fee each semester that is used to fund health services. There are no additional costs to students.
Health & Wellness Services
Due to the Coronavirus health crisis, the majority of services will be offered remotely.
Remote mental health counseling available : Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. -5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (limited in-person appointments may be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays) CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING APPOINTMENT
Nursing hours are available off campus : Monday – Friday 9a.m. – 5p.m.
Location – Roots Community Health Center
7272 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
*Please call first #510-633-7077 for more information and make sure to provide your student ID.*