Health
HEALTH IS A HUMAN RIGHT:
"Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself [herself and Themselves] and of his [her and them] family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services."
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), United Nations
MENTAL HEALTH
Guide: Mental Health in the Post-DACA Era
"Developed by the National Latina/o Psychological Association and United We Dream to guide immigrant youth on how to take care of their mental health post-DACA."
PHYSICAL HEALTH
5 Things You need to know about medi-cal (PDF)
Beginning January 1, 2020, all low-income young adults, ages 19 through 25, can enroll in Medi-Cal. Your immigration status does not matter!
Covered California
"Immigrants who are not lawfully present do not qualify for a health plan through Covered California; however, they may qualify for coverage through Medi-Cal up to age 19 or for pregnancy coverage. Immigrants who are not lawfully present can also buy private health insurance on their own outside of Covered California. Additionally, some counties offer other health care options for immigrants who are not lawfully present"
LAVC Student Health Center
The LAVC Student Health Center and Wellness Center, operated by Via Care, offers students access to both medical and mental health services.
Through the Student Health fee paid each semester, students have access healthcare services including:
It also offers eligibility screening for insurance coverage for Medi-Cal, Medicare, My Health L.A. Family Pact and other plans.
The Student Health Center is located in the Student Union Building - First floor and is open during the hours of Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm. Call (818) 947-2918 for more information or visit their webpage
If you have a medical or psychological emergency, please call 9-1-1.