VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: ANY student who has not submitted their proof of vaccination or applied for an exemption before November 1, 2021 will no longer be allowed to attend on-campus classes or visit the campus for any reason starting Monday, November 1st (you will be given a red pass in the KCCD Campus Pass App). Your ability to register for in-person classes may also be affected. Read more »
Student Health & Wellness at Porterville College is a resource for students and faculty to meet and discuss important issues in a confidential setting. We offer services specializing in individual counseling, in-person or remotely, so you can meet in the comfort of your own home. We’re here to support you as you deal with the complexities of college.
Student Health & Wellness provides free, confidential and professional mental health counseling for students and faculty at Porterville College. Sessions, training and interventions will offer emotional and behavior support for the Porterville College community.
Free mental health screenings and other valuable resources are available at the following links:
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The Behavioral Intervention Team, or BIT, at Porterville College serves as the centralized coordinated body for discussion and action regarding students exhibiting behaviors that indicate distress, cause of disturbance in the community, and/or present a danger to oneself or others. Committed to proactive, early intervention, the BIT supports students directly through consultation with campus partners.
Making a Referral
The referral process begins by making a report. Once a referral is made about a student of concern, a staff member from Porterville College’s Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) will review the information and may contact you for additional information about the student.
Helping Persons of Concern
Once a person is reported, outreach will begin. Staff member will gather more information about the person of concern and may reach out to that individual by phone call or, in some cases, by a series of meetings.
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