Health and Hygiene
Health Insurance
Covered California
Covered California is the state’s health insurance marketplace, where Californians can find affordable, high-quality insurance from top insurance companies. It is the only place where individuals who qualify can get financial assistance on a sliding scale to reduce premium costs. Take advantage of the current open enrollment period (Nov 1 - Jan 31) to learn about your health coverage options. If you enroll by Dec. 31st, your coverage can begin as soon as Jan. 1st.
When, Where, and How to Enroll Trifold Brochure
Visit CoveredCA.com to:
- Learn if you qualify for financial assistance on a sliding scale to reduce premium costs.
- Explore health insurance plans tailored to your area.
- Connect with free and confidential assistance available in various languages through more than 14,000 certified agents and community-based organizations statewide.
Get FREE downloadable PDFs and collateral materials from Covered California.
Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid health care program. This program pays for a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources.
Medi-Cal to Covered California Enrollment Program Fact Sheet
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
DACA Fact Sheet
Gym Showers
Cerro Coso offers students accessible gym showers, shower kits, and bath towels. Gym showers are open to currently enrolled students.
- Hours: M-Th 8 am - 9 pm
- Location: Gym locker rooms of the athletic building
Hygiene Kits
CC Basic Needs offers students hygiene products available in all the campus restrooms. For additional hygiene products please visit the Marketplace.
Soluna - Mental Health Support
Soluna is a free mental health app for Californians ages 13-25. Soluna offers CC students a wide range of resources including interactive tools, Soluna coaches, breathing exercises, digital journals, and much more.
TimelyCare - Virtual TeleHealth
Coyote Telehealth offers Cerro Coso students 24/7 medical and mental health support. Currently enrolled students can use Coyote Health at no cost. Physicians and Counselors can help students with a wide range of health needs through 24/7 medical visits, TalkNow visits, and Scheduled counseling visits.
Mobile Health Clinic
View the next visit from the Mobile Health Clinic:
Mental Health Access
- Access and Assessment Center will also help find mental health providers. (661) 868-8010 and 998 for immediate need.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (760) 614-5884
- Ridgecrest Stabilization Crisis Unit (760) 463-2880
