Citrus College has resources available to aid students and staff affected by the L.A. fires.
With more than 10,000 homes and buildings being burned down as a result of the deadly fires that have been working their way through L.A. County since Jan. 6, nearly 180,000 people have been ordered to evacuate.
To help support staff and students who have been affected by the fires in any way, Citrus has resources available.
Citrus College has a food pantry available on campus that provides food items and toiletries. Students and staff can access this service from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday in the Campus Center with their Citrus College ID.
Campus showers are available to currently enrolled students. The showers can be accessed from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Physical Education building. The men’s showers can be found in PE 102 and the women’s can be found in PE 136.
The Student Wellness Center offers currently enrolled students access to primary health care services, mental health services and more via telehealth services (phone, email, Zoom), as well as scheduled in-person visits. A Citrus ID card is required.
Citrus College offers a student support grant that helps pay for expenses that would prevent students from completing their courses. Those affected by the fires may be qualified for special circumstances that would allow them to receive the grant. The application can be found here.
Students who are enrolled in the winter semester and need to drop a class or more even after the deadline to drop has passed can fill out an excused withdrawal form called the Exceptional Action Petition. Those who live in an area impacted by the fires will not require documentation.
Employee Assistance Service for Education is a counseling resource available for staff and their families. The 24/7 hotline can be accessed at 800-888-1341.
An email from the Superintendent/President’s Office of Citrus said the statewide Foundation for Community Colleges is raising funds for community college students, faculty and staff who have been impacted by the wildfires. To donate or find out more information, click here.
With the unhealthy air quality as of late, those with lung-related health issues are advised by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health to avoid going outdoors.
