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Here is a list of resources available to our PA students at the Health Sciences Alhambra campus.

Last updated 2024.

  • Therapy+ is a suite of extension services to support USC students, selected by Counseling and Mental Health in USC Student Health. The Oasis Chat service provides connection to external therapist services for students. This service is provided for through the USC Student Health Fee.

     

    Download this app to help support your mental health.

    • Instant message with a trained responder.
    • Learn new skills for stress management.
    • Journal with guided prompts and set goals.

    For all USC students!

    https://sites.usc.edu/counselingandmentalhealth/services/oasis-chat/

  • The Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity and Norris Medical Library have partnered to bring in-person academic coaching to the USC Health Sciences Campus throughout the Fall 2023 semester.

    Meet with a learning specialist to assist in topics including:

    • time management
    • organization
    • study skills
    • stress management and more!

    https://kortschakcenter.usc.edu 

  • Health Science Campus (HSC) Facility features:

    • 10,000 square foot facility
    • Cardio and strength training equipment
    • Two group exercise rooms
    • Locker Rooms, including rental and day-use lockers
    • Pro shop equipment rentals and sales
    • Outdoor lighted basketball court
    • Outdoor multipurpose area with amphitheater

    Fall & Spring Hours

    Monday – Friday 6 am-9pm

    Saturday 9am-1pm

    Sunday CLOSED

     

    UPC Facilities:

    Lyon Center, Village, Aquatics Center, Tennis Courts, Track and Field

    Additional Services: Locker rentals and towel service

    • Provide the university community the opportunity to pursue a balanced, health lifestyle through participation in recreational activities.

     

    Free membership for students.

    Visit https://myrecsports.usc.edu/ to complete waiver and profile.

    Visit any of our facilities once your waiver is completed online.

    Always bring your student ID for gym access.

  • All services are confidential and trauma-informed.

     

    Contat at 213.740.9355 or login to MYSHR

    If you or someone you know has urgent need, please contact our advocates 24/7/365.

    For any non-urgent questions about the office, please email eshcrsvp@usc.edu or call our number.

    Report an Emergency – Call 911 for life threatening emergencies.

  • Upstanders are heroes in real life!

    When we intervene, we signal to the perpetrator that their behavior is unacceptable. If such messages are constantly reinforced within our community, we can shift the boundaries of what is considered acceptable and problem behavior can be stopped.

    Learn more in the Trojans Act Now! (CHRSH 03) Prevention Education Module. Login to MYSHR (usc.edu/myshr) and go under “Groups and Workshops” to sign up for a workshop.

    Trojans Act Now! empowers students to intervene when they witness a situation that may lead to gender- and power- based harm including sexual harassment, stalking and dating violence, and sexual assault.

    • USC Lyft Rides Program
    • Parking
    • USC Buses and Shuttles
    • Carpool and Vanpool
    • Public Transportation
    • EV Charging
    • Short Term Parking

    Contact: 213.740.3575

    transnet.usc.edu

    Office hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

    • Medical supplies
    • Scrubs and Lab Coats with embroidery services available
    • USC clothing, gifts, souvenirs
    • Apple Authorized Campus Retailer
    • Microsoft Surface, Software and other technology
    • Textbooks
    • Office supplies
    • Special Orders

    Open Monday – Friday 9am-5pm

    1969 Zonal Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90033

    323.442.2674

    www.uscbookstore.com

  • USC TrojansALERT: The official emergency notifications system that allows university officials to contact you during an emergency by sending messages via text and/or email. New students are automatically registered.

    LiveSafe: A free  app for mobile users to initiate contact with emergency responders around UPC and HSC.

    TC4T (Trojans Care 4 Trojans): TC4T is an initiative within Student Affairs that empowers students to take action when they are concerned about a fellow Trojan.

    Visit dps.usc.edu

     

  • A safe, confidential space to discuss university-related concerns and explore potential options.

     

    Visit ombuds.usc.edu

    Tom Kosakowski, HSC Ombuds

    323.442.0382

    hscombuds@usc.edu

  • Our vision is to ensure student well-being through food, housing, and economic justice. Through this website, you will find resources and services on- and off-campus that you may utilize. Staff, faculty, and students can learn about on-going research and programs that impact students across California, and be up-to-date on new initiatives and events around campus addressing how USC is striving for a basic needs secure community.

     

    Front Page

  • How to understand services and practices that can help you optimize your health and contribute to your overall well-being. From the providers at USC Student Health, Keck Medicine of USC.

    https://issuu.com/uscedu/stacks/bc6849aea91c4f11a3ffbf373205f19d

  • USC Student Health at the Eric Cohen Student Health Center (website)

    To book appointments visit the MySHR portal or call (213) 740-9355

    Physical Health Services at no additional cost to ALL students (even if you waived the student

    health insurance):

    • PrimaryCare+ Specialties including ob-gyn, dermatology, dietician, physical therapy
    • Lab tests including basic metabolic panel, CBC, mono-spot, pregnancy test, rapid strep, urinalysis, travel clinic consult, PPD skin test, blood-borne pathogen exposure test and prophylaxis, COVID vaccine, COVID testing

    Mental Health Services at no additional cost to ALL students (even if you waived the student health

    insurance):

    • Brief counseling is offered in both virtual and in-person formats.
    • Counselors with expertise are available for BIPOC and queer students.
    • Psychiatric medication services are available.
    • Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Services clinical practice and other private options are available for longer-term therapy, use your insurance
    • On-call counselor available 24/7–call(213)740-9355 and ask to speak with a counselor

    USC Trojans Care for Trojans (website)

    • To submit a private and anonymous request to help a fellow student who is struggling
      • Report a concern here
    • For more information, contact Campus Support & Intervention at uscsupport@usc.edu

    Occupational Therapy Lifestyle Redesign Program (website)

    In-person services at 1640 Marengo St, Suite 500, and telehealth options are available.

    Email the front desk at oftp@med.usc.edu or call (323) 442-3340.

    • OT clinicians provide individualized sessions that focus on creating healthy routines, improving time management, enhancing motivation and performance, reducing procrastination and time-wasting, and self-managing any health conditions.
    • Covered by Aetna student health insurance with a $15 co-pay per session. Other insurances vary.
    • You may need a referral from your counseling or medical provider at USC Student Health.

    MindfulUSC (website)

    Physical Fitness

    • YogaUSC including in-person and virtual classes in a variety of styles
    • “GroupEx” Exercise classes including cycling, dance, HIIT, pilates
    • Free standing desks and bike desks available for check out in MDLs

    Spiritual Wellness: Office of Religious Life (website)

    Rev. Brandon Harris, Associate Dean, bharris5@usc.edu and Robin Mitchell Stroud, Director of Student Engagement, robinstr@usc.edu

    • Community for students of any faith (or no faith)

    Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS) (website)

    Kim Nguyen, Associate Director of Clinical & Professional Programs, knguyen9@usc.edu

    • Provides support and accommodations for students with disabilities in a variety of settings including classroom, clinical settings, and exams

    Additional Resources

    ● KSOM Office of Well-being

    ● Los Angeles General Medical Center SAFE Committee 24/7:(323)409-LINE(to report incidents involving residents)

    ● Justice through Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Well-being, & Social Transformation(website)

    ● Center for GEMS (Gender Equity in Medicine and Science),gems@med.usc.edu

    ● National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255, available24/7

    ● Crisis Text Line: text TALK to 741-741, available 24/7

    ● For any mental health emergency, call 988 (the new 911 for mental health)

  • Welcome to Scholarship Universe, a scholarship matching tool that identifies relevant scholarships based on your personalized profile.

     

    https://usc.scholarshipuniverse.com/public/home?scholarshipType=public&take=10&skip=0

  • 988 for both calls and text messages – 24/7 on call

    The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States.

    The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis

    centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices. The new, shorter phone number makes it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services (though the previous 1 (800) 273-8255 number will continue to function indefinitely) and represents a continued commitment to those in crisis.