Hospitals
On-Campus Medical Services
Student Escort Service
Medical Insurance
Campus Safety
Monsour Counseling Center

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

The health and safety of students are a priority at Pomona College. The Office of Student Affairs maintains close relations with the staffs of special support services, including the Student Health Service, the Monsour Counseling Center, and Campus Safety. The Health Education Outreach Office at the Claremont Colleges also provides leadership in health education through student programming, as well as training all Resident Advisors in emergency procedures.
 

Hospitals
In cases of emergency or for special services, two nearby hospitals are available:

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (909) 865-9500
San Antonio Community Hospital (909) 985-2811
 

On-Campus Medical Services
The Student Health Service, located in the Student Services Center, is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from l:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the school year. Among its services, it provides health education, gynecological and contraceptive consultation, minor outpatient surgery, blood tests, X-rays, electrocardiograms, and allergy shots. After hours, on weekends and in emergencies, students may contact their RA, Campus Safety, or one of the two hospitals listed above. Student Health Services has a medical provider on-call after business hours, available through Campus Safety, 909 607-2000.
 

Student Escort Service
A student-run escort service is available every night from 7:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. for students who would otherwise walk alone. The service can be reached at extension (909) 607-2101. The escorts are students hired and trained specifically to provide this service.
 

Medical Insurance
Accident and Sickness Medical Expense insurance is available to all students. This insurance covers medical expenses off campus such as hospitalization, surgery, and accidental injury. The policy is optional and can be obtained through the Student Health Service. Every student should be covered by medical insurance, whether a family policy, other coverage, or this policy. Coverage is required for all students participating in varsity or club sports. Sports injuries from intramurals and/or club sports are covered under Claremont College’s student health insurance.
 

Campus Safety
The Department of Campus Safety of The Claremont Colleges located at 251 E. 11th Street, has 22 full-time and 28 part-time employees, specifically trained and responsible for a full range of public safety services including: crime reports; apprehension and arrest of suspects; response to fire and medical emergencies; and escort services. The office provides services 24 hours a day throughout the year. The phone number for Campus Safety is (909) 607-2000.

Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services
The Monsour Counseling Center is the counseling and mental health resource for all seven of the Claremont Colleges. Services are available to any enrolled student at no charge. All counseling services are provided confidentially. Services include short-term therapy, group counseling, crisis intervention, consultation and structured workshops.

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Pomona College's Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Jasa Cocke, maintains part-time hours five days a week at her office in Wig Hall A-108.  Call or email for specific availability. Services include individual confidential counseling, crisis intervention, assessment and referral, as well as resource information.  Students are referred by a variety of staff members, or you may simply contact Jasa directly at 909 607-8763 (78763 from a campus phone); email Jasa_Cocke@pomona.edu.