Referral Services

Are you having a bad day or just need someone to talk to? Pueblo Community College (PCC) cares about students and offers an approach to their mental and emotional needs through community partnerships we have developed over the years. The Pueblo campus offers referral services that will address issues by utilizing community advocates like Health Solutions and the Health Clinic. These services take a holistic approach to care. Services are available for students in need of a referral, or if they just need a moment to vent. PCC believes in solutions to life’s most difficult concerns and this is why the College will work to connect students with the professional care they deserve.

Referral and guidance services at PCC are available to you—for your convenience, please review the resources listed on this page to help you navigate challenging times to include crisis support resources. PCC has partnered with Pueblo Community Health Center with the PCC Health Clinic to provide PCC and the Pueblo community healthcare and behavioral health services. Assessment and referral services for students needing ongoing counseling, mental health, and alcohol assistance are offered through a collaborative partnership with local community agencies.

Pueblo Campus:

Health Clinic – 719-549-3315

Pueblo students have access to the healthcare and behavioral health services provided at the PCC Health Clinic located on the Pueblo campus. Students will need to become patients of the PCC Health Clinic to receive healthcare and behavioral health services; this clinic does bill insurance. If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call 719-549-3315.

Location: Pueblo Campus, Medical Technology Bldg., Rm 118
Phone: 719-549-3315
PCC Health Clinic Webpage

Additional medical center option in Pueblo:
Parkview Medical Center:
    Address: 400 West 16th Street, Pueblo
    Phone: 719-584-4000

St. Mary Corwin Hospital:
    Address: 1008 Minnequa Avenue, Pueblo
    Phone: 719-557-4000

Additional support resources at the following website.

Department of Human Services – 719-251-7443 or 719-924-4551

PCC is in partnership with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and have representatives on the Pueblo campus to assist TANF recipients and provide general information and referrals for students in need of social services. Students may contact DSS representatives in the Medical Technology Building, Room 114; or call 719-251-7443 or 719-924-4551.

Drug and Alcohol Prevention Information

PCC maintains drug prevention information and resources in cooperation with the referral sources in the community. We also have information concerning alcohol abuse prevention. These resources are available to all employees and students at all campuses and sites. You can obtain information and confidential referrals by visiting the following resource webpages:

Panther Student Pantry – Pueblo: 719-549-3019; Fremont: 719-296-6101; Mancos: 970-564-6203

The Panther Student Pantry (PSP) collaborates with Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado to assist in overcoming food needs. Currently, enrolled students are able to utilize this service once a week. Students may select six (6) unique food items and one hygiene product. The pantry is open Monday from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., and Friday from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. when classes are in session. The Pueblo Campus pantry is in the lower level of the Davis Academic Building (AB), Room 015. The Fremont Campus: please go to the Go!Zone Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. and work studies can assist; and at the Mancos Campus visit the Go!Zone and their hours are from Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. when classes are in session.

Monthly Mobile Pantry - 719-549-3080

The Mobile Pantry in collaboration with Pueblo Care and Share is open to students and the community in need of food. Students are invited to stop by at the Pueblo Campus on the first Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. until all food items are distributed. Food items are distributed in the Student Center off Harrison Street. For more information, contact the Vice President of Student Success’ Administrative Assistant at 719.549.3080, located in the Student Center, Room 261, Go!Zone Area.

PSC Resource Guide

The Psychology and Social Workers Careers and Resources for Education (PSC) are students interested in the areas of psychology and social work with a student support system to help with awareness, resources, and education for future careers. Contact Adam Zaleski at the Dr. Mike Davis Academic Building (AB), Room 250Z for more information about PS CARE.

PCC Police Department – 719-549-3355

In the event of any crime, fire, or emergency on campus or its surrounding area(s), students and employees are encouraged to and should immediately notify the law enforcement entity for the respective locations below and accurately report concerns. As outlined in the PCC Student Handbook, the College encourages and expects students, faculty, and staff to engage as active bystanders and report to College officials’ incidents that involve infractions and/or concerning behavior outlined in the PCC Student Handbook.

  • Pueblo Campus - Pueblo Community College PCC Police Department, Student Center, Room 103 at 719-549-3355, or 911
  • City of Pueblo – Pueblo Police Department, 200 S. Main St, Pueblo, Co 81003, at 719-553-2538
  • Pueblo County – Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, 909 Court St, Pueblo, CO 81003 at 719-583-6125
  • Fremont Campus - Pueblo Community College Police Department (Room L104), at 719-296-6130 or 911
  • City of Cañon City – Cañon City Police Department, 161 Justice Center Road, Cañon City, CO 81212 at 719-276-5600
  • Fremont County - Fremont County Sheriff’s Officer, 100 Justice Center Road, Cañon City, CO 81212 at 719-276-5555
  • PCC Southwest Durango Site/City of Durango – Durango Police Department, 990 E. 2nd Ave., Durango, CO 81301 at 970.375.4700 or 911
  • PCC Southwest Campus - Mancos/City of Cortez - Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, 730 E Driscoll Street, Cortez, CO 81321 at 970-565-8452 or 911
  • PCC Southwest Bayfield Site/City of Bayfield – Bayfield Marshal’s Office, 1199 Bayfield Parkway, Bayfield, CO 81122 at 970-884-9636 or 911

Learning Center– 719-549-3393

The Learning Center located on the lower level of the Dr. Mike Davis Academic Building (AB) offers tutoring, study space, free coffee, resources for campus questions. Contact Cristina Guerra at 719.549.3365, or stop by her office located at the Dr. Mike Davis Academic Building (AB), Room 042 (basement).

Disability Resources – 719-549-3446

Students who have a documented disability, including a temporary disability such as a broken arm, may qualify for accommodations. These accommodations include but are not limited to allowance to audio record lectures, alternative textbook formats, and sign language interpreting services. These services are available to students at all campus locations with documented disabilities. Please note that services provided vary based on the documentation of the disability. Call 719.549.3446 or email: disability.resources@pueblocc.edu for assistance or stop by the office located at the Dr. Mike Davis Academic Building (AB), Room 120.

Fremont Campus:

PCC Health Clinic

Fremont students have access to the healthcare and behavioral health services provided at the PCC Health Clinic located on the Pueblo campus. This clinic does bill insurance. If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call 719-549-3315.

Location: Pueblo Campus, Medical Technology Bldg., Rm 118
Phone: 719-549-3315

Additional medical center options in Cañon City:
St. Thomas More Hospital
    Address: 1336 Phay Avenue, Cañon City
    Phone: 719-285-2000

Solvista Health
    Address: 3225 Independence Road, Cañon City
    Phone: 719-275-2351

Additional support resources at the following website.

Drug and Alcohol Prevention Information

PCC maintains drug prevention information and resources in cooperation with the referral sources in the community. We also have information concerning alcohol abuse prevention. These resources are available to all employees and students at all campuses and sites. You can obtain information and confidential referrals by visiting the following resource webpages:

Or you may contact the Go!Zone at: 719-296-6101.

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Issues

We encourage the Fremont Campus Students to utilize Solvista Health (719-275-2351) for mental health concerns.

For issues regarding substance abuse, students may contact Solvista or Rocky Mountain Behavioral Health (719-275-7650).

If you need someone to talk with on the Fremont Campus, please contact a member of the Administration Team – the Director of Student Services, the Director of Academic Services, or the Fremont Campus Dean.

Disability Resources – 719-549-3446

Students who have a documented disability, including a temporary disability such as a broken arm, may qualify for accommodations. These accommodations include but are not limited to allowance to audio record lectures, alternative textbook formats, and sign language interpreting services. These services are available to students at all campus locations with documented disabilities. Please note that services provided vary based on the documentation of the disabilitiy. Call 719.549.3446 or email: disability.resources@pueblocc.edu for assistance or stop by the office located at the Dr. Mike Davis Academic Building (AB), Room 120.

PCC Police Department

If you need assistance, police officers are available to assist. Fremont Campus at 719-296-6130, Learning Resource Center, Room L104.

Mancos Campus:

PCC Health Resources

Medical Center options:

Centura Mercy Hospital
    Address: 1010 Three Springs Boulevard, Durango
    Phone: 970-247-4311

Southwest Memorial Hospital
    Address: 1311 North Mildred Road, Cortez
    Phone: 970-565-6666

Additional support resources at the following website.

Drug and Alcohol Prevention Information

PCC maintains drug prevention information and resources in cooperation with the referral sources in the community. We also have information concerning alcohol abuse prevention. These resources are available to all employees and students at all campuses and sites. You can obtain information and confidential referrals by visiting the following resource webpages:

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Issues

We encourage the Southwest Students to utilize Axis Health System local providers for mental health concerns.

  • For Durango students: contact La Plata Integrated Healthcare, 1970 E. 3rd Avenue, Unit #1 (on the lower level) in Durango. Call 970-335-2288. This office provides counseling and therapy as well as adult and pediatric primary care.
  • For Mancos students: contact Cortez Integrated Healthcare, 691 East Empire St. in Cortez. Call 970-565-7946. This office provides counseling and therapy, psychiatric services, and adult and pediatric primary care.
  • For Bayfield students: contact Axis Crises Line – 970-247-5245 or Colorado Crisis Services Support Line – 844-493-8255.

If you need someone to talk with at the Mancos Campus or Durango and Bayfield Sites, please contact a member of the Administration Team – the Director of Student Services, the Director of Academic Services, or the Campus Dean.

Disability Resources – 719-549-3446

Students who have a documented disability, including a temporary disability such as a broken arm, may qualify for accommodations. These accommodations include but are not limited to allowance to audio record lectures, alternative textbook formats, and sign language interpreting services. These services are available to students at all campus locations with documented disabilities. Please note that services provided vary based on the documentation of the disability. Call 719.549.3446 or email: disability.resources@pueblocc.edu for assistance or stop by the office located at the Dr. Mike Davis Academic Building (AB), Room 120. 

PCC Police Department

If you need assistance, police officers are available to assist. At the Mancos Campus and Durango and Bayfield Sites call 911.

Other Community Resources:

PEAK

The Colorado Program Eligibility and Application Kit (PEAK) is a website designed to provide you with an easily accessible self-service tools to apply for multiple public assistance benefits.

  • PEAK encompasses food, medical, and financial assistance programs. If you opt to use PEAK, it may save you from having to complete separate applications for each program.
  • Applicants can complete a PEAK application online and submit it electronically to their county.
  • To see if you might be eligible for food, medical, or cash assistance, you will need to create an account on their web site. You will also need to have the items listed on the following web page ready before you begin your online application.

Reach Out!

The PCC Reach Out app is a free and completely anonymous. Students who are experiencing a personal issue, crisis, medical need, hot line(s), need an advocacy and support group,  need help identifying resources, or prevention and education about sexual assault issues may download the application to a smart phone, I-Pad, or personal computer device by going through the Apple Store or Google Play. Don’t walk alone, Reach Out! Personal phone search for Capptivation, inc. and the app is titled “Reach Out Editions" and will have this image:
 ReachOut icon

Colorado Crisis Services – 1-844-493-8255

Students experiencing an immediate crisis such a family crisis, suicidal thoughts, bullying, stress, depression, and need to talk with a professional may contact the Colorado Crises Services at 1.844.493.8255 to speak with a licensed therapist or a peer specialist 24 hours a day/seven days a week. You may also Text TALK 38255. Visit the Colorado Crisis Services webpage to learn more about services and support resources.

2-1-1

By calling the 2-1-1 number, students may receive assistance at any of the college campuses/sites. Services offered by calling the 211 number are assistance or referrals for: housing, utility needs, food, health, job support, or have a crises or emergency. Calling the 211 number will put you in contact with the specific region and local resources available (Regions 4 for the Durango Area, and Regions 6 for the Fremont and Pueblo areas. The 2-1-1 Free Resource Referral Line will identify the region you are calling when handling your call. Visit the 2-1-1 webpage to learn more about services and support resources.

Mobile Early Intervention Services - 719-568-3750

Health Solutions, available at 719-568-3750, provide early intervention services to assist those who are experiencing stressful, traumatic, or demanding situation that if not addressed quickly, could turn into a crisis or emergent situation. This is a mobile service reaching out to individual living in the city and county of Pueblo, CO who are in need. Health Solutions has a drop-in mental health clinic located at 1302 Chinook Lane in Pueblo. Other services provided through this agency include: diagnostic evaluation, individual, couple, or family therapy, medications, substance abuse/DUI, and domestic violence emergency, acute care school-based, early childhood, vocational and adult residential.

Safe2Tell - 1-877-542-7233

Safe2Tell provides students a way to report any threatening behaviors or activities endangering themselves or someone they know, in a way that keeps them safe and anonymous. To submit a tip call 1-877-542-7233 (Safe) or visit the Safe2Tell website.

DON’T WALK ALONE, REACH OUT when you need help!

Contact

Contact the Vice President of Student Success Office
Phone: 719-549-3080
Shirley.Carey@pueblocc.edu