Welcome to the Compass Center at CCC
We’re here to empower students with the resources, care, and understanding they need—tackling barriers and meeting fundamental needs, one step at a time.
Connect with Us
TimelyCare
Did you know that all current CCC students have free immediate access to medical and mental health support through TimelyCare’s 24-hour on-demand telehealth support, a virtual health and wellbeing program. Whether under the weather, anxious, overwhelmed, or feeling down, you will be able to connect with a licensed provider from your smartphone or any web-enabled device.
If your situation is life-threatening, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Available Services through TimelyCare
| Medical Now On-demand support for common health issues. | Scheduled Counseling Choose your preferred day, time, and mental health provider. |
| TalkNow 24/7, on-demand emotional support to talk about anything. | Self-Care Content Visit the explore page for guided self-care content |
| Scheduled Medical Choose your preferred day, time, and medical provider | Basic Needs Support Access to free or reduced-cost community resources. |
Personal Care
Gym Showers
Location: Gym Locker Room near Gym Annex Building
Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30AM-2:30PM
Any and all students who need to use the showers in our gym may do so.
Hygiene Kits
Free Hygiene kits, Hair Products, soaps, razers, toothbrushes, sanitary napkins and other care items are available in the Student Life office and in the Spark Point Office within the Student Administration Building.
Additionally, Hygiene Kits are available at the Gym and within our Compass Market, all free of charge.
Period Products
Free Period Products are available in the Compass Market and throughout the bathrooms on campus. Please check in with Student Life if you need additional supplies.
Meditation Practice
Check-in at the Student Life Office in room 101 of the Student + Administration Building to use a private meditation or prayer space.
Lactation Space
Check-in at the Student Life Office in room 101 of the Student + Administration Building to use a private lactation space.
Sexual Health
Safer Sex Kits are available in Student Life, Compass Market and on tables throughout campus. Have an event? Need extra supplies? Reach out to the Basic Needs Coordinator @ wellness@contracosta.edu
Substance Abuse Support
Contra Costa Residents can access Alcohol and Other Drugs Services by calling:
- The Behavioral Health Access Line which provides screenings for treatment & referrals information to the general public. The Behavioral Health Access Line also provides referrals to prevention programs.
800-846-1652 (Call Toll Free) - Calling the Crisis Line at 211 (English and Spanish) for contact information to treatment programs & resources.
- Treatment Resource Guide Brochure | Spanish
Rehab.com is a resource dedicated to providing evidence-based information about addiction and treatment centers across America. Their goal is to provide access to the largest repository of addiction information and the most accurate listings of treatment centers to help those suffering from chemical dependence. Our core values are transparency, community and neutrality.
Other Mental Health Resources
If your situation is life-threatening, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Contra Costa College offers free counseling for students. Our counselors are here to help navigate transitions and challenges you may experience such as depression, anxiety, trouble sleeping, or anything else that may be bothering you all in a confidential and safe environment.
To get connected with a wellness counselor, fill out this referral form. If you have any additional questions, please email wellness@contracosta.edu or call 510.215.4796.
If your situation is NOT life-threatening, but urgent and you need to talk to someone immediately, contact 211 or the Contra Costa Crisis Center at 800.833.2900. You can also text HOPE to 20121.