WellCat Health Center
Phone: 530-898-5241
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Health and Wellness
Being a student is hard work. It can be time-consuming and stressful. That’s why it’s so important to pay attention to your whole self while you’re in college. Because if you don’t take care of your mental and physical wellness, there’s no way to perform your best in the classroom.
You’ll find a full range of health and wellness services at Chico State to tend to all aspects of your body and mind. Most services are free, provided as part of your tuition and fees, and some are even available 24/7—so you can be sure the help you need is there whenever you need it.
Get Well. Stay Well.
Whether you need mental or medical care, you can find it on campus. Our staff includes a broad range of board-certified, licensed and registered physicians, nurses and physician assistants, psychologists and therapists. Most services provided on campus are free to students; care provided off campus is the responsibility of the student or their health insurance plan.
If you’re in crisis, we’re here for you. Speak with a counselor 24 hours a day, seven days a week, via our hotline. Call 530-898-6345 for help.
Student Health Services
Medical Services
Under the weather? Our WellCat Health Center offers a full range of services, including preventative care, routine laboratory testing and X-rays, immunizations, gender-affirming care, and more. And if you need attention after hours, our telehealth service, TimelyCare, can connect you with a qualified provider anytime.
Mental Health Services
Find help navigating all of life’s challenges at the WellCat Counseling Center. Work with caring providers in individual and group counseling and therapy or find support groups and workshops offered through UMatter. Just need a break? Turn to The Well, our on-campus relaxation space, or practice meditation with the Insight Timer app.
Campus Rec and Fitness
Recreation and Fitness
No excuses: You need to make time to play. Head to the Wildcat Recreation Center for group exercise classes, paddleboard yoga at the pool, or a workout in the gym or climbing wall. Want some friendly competition? Try our intramural or club sports.
Help When You Need It Most
Concentrating on academics is hard when you’re hungry or worried about making next month’s rent. But it’s all too common for students to face these kinds of challenges. We provide several resources to help overcome whatever you’re facing.
Basic Needs Project
Every year, our Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry serves 7,000 students, while our Basic Needs Project distributes more than $140,000 in emergency grants to individuals facing sudden financial challenges, eviction or homelessness. We help hundreds of students a year solve crises and stay enrolled.
Center for Healthy Communities
Our Center for Healthy Communities is a statewide leader in connecting all Californians, not just students, with the resources they need to eat well and stay active. Turn to us for assistance gaining access to CalFresh, a state program that provides extra money for food.
Food Resources for Students
Up to half of Chico State students have experienced food insecurity. Sign up for After Event Texts to learn about free food opportunities on campus, see weekly listings of food resources in nearby communities or use FoodFinder to locate food pantries in the region.
Relax Your Mind and Body
Taking a break can be key to your success in college. Stop by The Well for a massage, canine cuddles, or meditation space. Grab a snooze in one of the nap pods, or take brain break with a jigsaw puzzle.
Wellness Beyond Healthcare
Make an Informed Choice
Alcohol isn’t an essential part of college—and you don’t need to make it the center of your social world. WellCat Prevention is a judgment-free zone where you can learn more about alcohol and drug use, and make your own choices. Get help breaking habits, free overdose prevention kits, and more.
Talk to Us
You may feel alone if you’ve been affected by sexual assault, intimate partner abuse, sexual exploitation, stalking, or harassment. WellCat Safe Place can provide care, healing, and advice. Whether we meet in person, over the phone or on Zoom, your confidentiality is assured.
The Access You Need
The Accessibility Resource Center ensures all aspects of campus life, from classroom to residence hall, are universally accessible. We can design accommodations for temporary or permanent physical, psychological, or learning disabilities to ensure you have the support you need to be successful at Chico State.
WellCat Health Center
Phone: 530-898-5241