You do not need health insurance to be seen in the Student Health & Counseling Center. We provide nearly all general medical care that would be similar to visiting a Family Practice Clinic.
The Student Health & Counseling Centers are supported by fees. All RRCC students have access to the services at the center. If you have not automatically paid the center fee, you have the ability to "opt in" by paying the fee at the cashiers department.
Visits with the medical providers on campus are free of charge (no co-pay) for students. You do not need health insurance to be seen in the Student Health & Counseling Center.
The center charges minimal fees for various services to cover the cost of materials (ex: stitches, wart removal, vaccinations, etc.)
A general list of medical services is listed in the section below. Behavioral health counseling is available for students only. Employees may visit Human Resources for employee options for behavioral health counseling resources. Brief counseling to help with stress, depression, and other life challenges is provided by a licensed therapist from Jefferson Center for Mental Health. Visit the Behavioral Health webpage for additional information.
To schedule an appointment (for Lakewood and Arvada students), please call 303-914-6655 or 303-914-6070. If we do not answer, please leave a message and we will return your call.
At the Student Health and Counseling Center, we strive to provide equitable health resources, inclusive services, and health partnerships to support you, the RRCC (Red Rocks Community College) student, in becoming the healthiest version of yourself.
We will triage urgent patients within our scope of medical practice. Patients may be transferred to the nearest emergency department or urgent care as determined by the provider.
If you are experiencing a life threatening situation or illness, please call 911.
The Lakewood Campus Student Health & Counseling Center is located in the west end of the building in the Great Hall. Room 1569.
The Arvada Campus Student Health & Counseling Center is located in the health sciences building on the top floor. We are tucked away in a hallway just past the student life offices. Room 9420.
Lakewood Campus
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday:
- Medical and Behavioral Health Provider will be available from 9:00am–4:00pm
- **Fridays will be remote in the summer. Please call or email us.
Tuesday & Thursday:
- Behavioral Health Provider will be available from 9:00am–2:00pm
- No Medical Provider
Summer hours and days are subject to change.
Arvada Campus
Tuesday:
- Medical Provider will be available from 9:00am–4:00pm
- No Behavioral Health Provider
Wednesday:
- Behavioral Health Provider will be available from 9:00am–1:00pm
Thursday:
- Behavioral Health Provider will be available from 9:00am–4:00pm
- No Medical Provider
Friday:
- Arvada Campus will be closed.
Summer hours and days are subject to change.
Who can be seen at the Student Health & Counseling Center?
ALL currently enrolled students of Red Rocks Community College. This includes full-time and part-time students, online students, students in the fire academy, and students who are completing an internship.
Do I need health insurance to be seen at the Student Health & Counseling Center?
No health insurance is needed. Student fees are used to help pay for the majority of the costs to have a health center on campus. Some services may require payment to help off-set costs (ex: vaccinations) but costs have been kept as minimal as possible.
If I have health insurance, can I still be seen at the Student Health & Counseling Center?
Yes. Your student fees cover the cost of seeing the providers at the center, but health insurance can be helpful if you need to have lab work drawn or if you need medical imaging.
What if I need lab work or medical imaging but I don’t have insurance?
The Student Health & Counseling Center has created partnerships with various businesses in the community who give self-pay patients a great rate.
If I have health insurance, can I opt out of the Student Health Fee?
No. The Student Health & Counseling Center fee is a part of your regular student fees while attending school at RRCC. While some students may need to opt-in, those who pay regular student fees may not opt-out.
Can I get a band aid at the center?
Yes. We are happy to clean up and bandage small wounds, or simply give you a band aid.
What should I do in an emergency situation?
If you are unable to get to the center, call 911 from a campus phone (or 303.914.6394 from a cell phone) and you will be connected with Campus Police. They will act as your emergency response team and will follow appropriate procedures to take care of you. If you present to the center with an urgent medical problem, we will triage you and assist you within our scope of practice. We may have to call 911 and send you to the Emergency Room or refer you to an Urgent Care depending on severity of illness or injury.
Most RRCC Health Programs require a physical exam, proof of vaccinations, and a TB test to complete the program requirements. The Student Health & Counseling Center provides health program physicals for signature and verification of vaccinations at NO COST for current students. Vaccinations and TB tests may be available for additional cost (please ask if we have some available).
Health Programs requiring a physical for signature and vaccinations:
Physician Assistant, Sonography, Radiology Tech, EMT, Medical Assistant, CNA, RN refresher
Other programs: The RRCC Fire Academy and Police Academy also require a physical exam. Vaccinations may not be required- check with your department for the most up to date information.
All physical exam and vaccination requirements are determined by individual departments. Please direct questions/concerns to your department contact.
Scheduling:
Please schedule program physical appointments by calling 303-914-6655 (Lakewood) or 303-914-6070 (Arvada). The Student Health and Counseling Center may not be able to accommodate walk-ins or same day physicals due to the high volume of patients. Please plan accordingly.
What to bring:
Please bring a copy of your childhood and adult vaccinations to your visit. Many records are kept by parents, pediatrician offices, and past colleges. We highly recommend putting in the work to find your vaccinations as the cost of being re-immunized can be expensive. If vaccine records cannot be found, the providers will guide you regarding the best way to test for immunity (lab draws) or get booster shots for required vaccinations. For more information about vaccinations for healthcare workers, please visit the CDC vaccine website.
Other physicals for signature:
We are happy to complete physical exams for other needs such as daycare employees, camp counselors, and international travel/study abroad.
Physicals for Accessibility Services will be evaluated on a one-on-one basis. Some patients may require specialized testing that is not available in the center. Referrals will be made for such patients.
*We are unable to provide specialized physical exam for CDOT due to the specific certification and training needed to provide these physicals.*
- Annual Physical Exams
- Health Program Physicals (see section above)
- Multiple sick visits or consultations as needed
- Evaluation and Treatment of Common Illnesses
- STI Testing and Counseling
- Birth Control Consultations
- Dermatology (skin) Evaluations: acne, warts, moles, rashes, bites, infections, etc.
- Diet and exercise counseling
- Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling, referrals, and prescriptions
- Pregnancy Testing ($) (free if ordered by the provider for medical reasons)
- Vaccinations: Please ask clinic what is available
- Lab Work (may be ordered by provider if indicated.)
- Imaging (xray, ultrasound, etc.): orders sent to outside imaging company ($ or charge to patient's insurance)
Prescriptions:
- Prescriptions for non-controlled medications may be given as determined by a provider.
- Prescriptions must be filled at an outside pharmacy of your choice.
- Prescriptions for controlled substances will NOT be provided under ANY circumstances: Narcotics, sleep aids (Lunesta or Ambien), ADHD medicines, anti-anxiety, or mental health medications.
- Prescriptions for Mental Health diagnoses will not be provided at this center. Please see Behavioral Health Services.
- This center does not keep any narcotic/pain medications on campus.
Payment for Procedures, Vaccines, and Tests:
- While the cost of the office visit is covered, you will be charged for certain in-office procedures, tests, medications, and vaccines to cover the cost of materials.
- All external laboratory tests and imaging must be paid for by the patient.
- This includes those needed to make a diagnosis during an exam.
- The Student Health & Counseling Center works with outside vendors who provide a lower cost cash pay option for patient's who are not insured.
- External lab tests and imaging may be charged to the patient's insurance, if applicable, at the patient's discretion.
- All payments and billing are handled through external companies. The Student Health & Counseling Center does not profit from external services.
The Student Health & Counseling Center is only open Monday-Thursday from 9:00am–4:00pm but we know that sometimes you may need help after hours! Below is a list of local urgent care clinics. They are listed in order by nearest to the RRCC Lakewood Campus.
Local Urgent Care Facilities:
Concentra Urgent Care
11185 W. 6th Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80215
Phone: 303-239-6060
Fax: 303-239-6046
After hours: 303-370-0454
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 8:00am–6:00pm
Physical Therapy Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00am–6:00pm
Website: www.concentra.com/
AFC Urgent Care Lakewood
Rapid strep, STI testing, UC, Physical Exams, Sports injury, Acute illness, Sinus infection, and a walk-in clinic (lab testing and vaccinations).
12105 W. Alameda Pkwy #100
Lakewood, CO 80228
Phone: 303-988-3600
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 8:00am–8:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am–5:00pm
Website: www.afcurgentcare.com/lakewood/
Walgreens Health Care Clinic
10808 W Jewell Ave
Lakewood, CO 80232
Phone: 303-914-1088
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 9:00am–7:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am–5:00pm
Sunday: 9:30am–4:30pm
Website: www.walgreens.com/topic/pharmacy/healthcare-clinic.jsp
Urgent Care of Colorado
9116 West Bowles Avenue Suite #3A
Littleton, Colorado 80123
Phone: 303-904-2600
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 8:00am–8:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am–5:00pm
Website: www.urgentcareofcolorado.com/
How is Urgent Care different than a trip to the ER?
Urgent care centers are designed to treat those who need attention quickly but do not require the services of an emergency room visit. Urgent care centers do not require appointments and typically maintain more flexible hours (including weekend and evening hours) than most doctors’ offices. Any threat to life, limb or eye sight should go to the emergency department. Chest pain, chest pressure, severe difficulty breathing, strokes, amputations, seizures, drug overdoses, severe burns, severe abdominal pain are examples of these conditions.