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Schedule a Pregnancy Consultation with the Title IX Team

During a consultation, students can learn about:

  • Rights and protections under Title IX and California law
  • Pregnancy-related academic adjustments
  • Lactation accommodations
  • Excused absences and make-up work options
  • Supportive measures
  • Childcare and parenting resources
  • Community supports referrals
  • Individualized Pregnancy Support Plans

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On-Campus support

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EOPS provides personalized support for students who have experienced educational or economic barriers to college success. Students in EOPS receive dedicated counseling, educational planning, priority registration, transfer and career guidance, and access to additional resources designed to help them achieve their academic goals. EOPS works closely with students throughout their educational journey to promote persistence, graduation, and transfer success.
  • Building 1100
  • (707) 256-7325
  • https://www.napavalley.edu/student-services-and-resources/extended-opportunity-program-and-services/

DSPS provides accommodations and support services for students with documented disabilities. Services may include academic accommodations, assistive technology, alternate media, counseling, learning disability support, and assistance accessing campus programs and services. DSPS works with students to create individualized accommodation plans that support academic success.

  • McCarthy Library, Building 1700, Room 1766
  • (707) 256-7345
  • https://www.napavalley.edu/student-services-and-resources/disability-support-programs-and-services/

Napa Valley College counselors help students develop educational plans, explore majors and careers, prepare for transfer, understand graduation requirements, and navigate academic challenges. Appointments are available in person, by phone, or virtually, and students are encouraged to meet with a counselor regularly throughout the semester.

  • Student Affairs Building 1300
  • (707) 256-7220
  • https://www.napavalley.edu/student-services-and-resources/general-counseling/index.html

 

Financial Assistance

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The Financial Aid Office helps students access grants, scholarships, loans, work-study opportunities, and fee assistance to help make college more affordable. Staff can assist with completing the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA), understanding financial aid eligibility, and navigating special circumstances that may affect a student's aid package.

  • Student Affairs Building 1300
  • (707) 256-7217

 

CARE provides additional support for single parents participating in EOPS who are receiving public assistance. Eligible students may receive assistance with books, transportation, child care, counseling, and other support services that help them remain enrolled and successfully complete their educational goals.

  • Building 1100
  • 707-256-7301
  • https://www.napavalley.edu/student-services-and-resources/extended-opportunity-program-and-services/care.html

 

The CalWORKs Program supports students who receive county CalWORKs benefits by providing academic counseling, career planning, priority registration, work-study opportunities, referrals, and financial support services that promote educational and career success.

  • Building 1100
  • https://www.napavalley.edu/student-services-and-resources/extended-opportunity-program-and-services/calworks.html

 

Childcare

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The Child Development Center provides high-quality infant, toddler, and preschool care in a safe, nurturing environment located on the Napa Valley College campus. The program offers developmentally appropriate early learning experiences that support children's growth while helping student parents balance their educational goals with family responsibilities. Enrollment is available for eligible families based on program requirements and space availability.

  • (707) 256-7042
  • https://www.napavalley.edu/community/child-development-center/

 

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The Basic Needs Center provides a welcomingwhere students can access resources that support their academic and personal success. Services include food assistance, professional and casual clothing through the campus clothing closet, CalFresh application support, emergency grants, housing resources, transportation assistance, technology support, health and wellness resources, and referrals to campus and community services. 

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Health & Wellness

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Napa Valley College provides private, secure lactation rooms to support students who are breastfeeding or expressing milk while attending classes, studying, or participating in campus activities. These spaces offer a clean, comfortable, and private environment to help student parents continue their educational goals while meeting the needs of their families.

  • Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m
  • (707) 256-7780
  • Outside of 9-4 contact College Police
  • (707) 256-7777
  • Room 1437
  • Student Health Center - Room 2250
  • https://www.napavalley.edu/student-services-and-resources/student-health-center/relaxation-and-lactation-room.html

Napa Valley College partners with MENTIS to provide free, confidential mental health counseling for currently enrolled students. Licensed therapists offer in-person and virtual appointments to help students manage stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, and other personal challenges. Students can self-refer or be referred by faculty or staff, and services are available in both English and Spanish.

  • Building 1000, Ground Floor
  • (707) 256-7780
  • https://www.napavalley.edu/student-services-and-resources/student-health-center/

The Student Health Center provides free, confidential medical services to currently enrolled students to support their health and academic success. Services include evaluation and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, physical exams, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, select prescription and over-the-counter medications, blood pressure checks, tuberculosis screening, telehealth appointments, sexual and reproductive health services, and referrals to community providers. No insurance is required for most services.

  • Building 2250
  • (707) 256-7780
  • https://www.napavalley.edu/student-services-and-resources/student-health-center/
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The CARE Team provides coordinated support for students experiencing personal, academic, or behavioral concerns that may impact their well-being or success. Through a collaborative, non-disciplinary approach, the team connects students with campus and community resources, offers early intervention, and helps address concerns before they become larger barriers to student success. Referrals may be submitted by students, faculty, staff, or community members.

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Campus Police works to maintain a safe and secure learning environment for the Napa Valley College community. Services include emergency response, crime prevention, safety escorts, emergency notifications, vehicle assistance, lost and found, and support during campus emergencies. Officers are available 24 hours a day to assist students, employees, and visitors.

  • Building 2200

  • EMERGENCY: 911

    NON-EMERGENCY: (707) 256-7777

  • https://www.napavalley.edu/about/campus-police/

The Title IX & Civil Rights Office helps ensure all students have equal access to educational opportunities free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The office responds to concerns involving race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and parenting status, and other protected characteristics. Staff provide supportive measures, information about student rights, referrals, and connections to campus and community resources.

  • Administration Building 1500, Room 1546
  • (707) 256-7555
  • https://www.napavalley.edu/title-ix/

 

 
 

 

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RIVER TRAIL VILLAGE

River Trail Village is Napa Valley College's on-campus housing community, offering the convenience of living close support services and classes. The community includes family apartment options designed to accommodate students with children. Living on campus can help reduce commuting time while providing a stable and supportive environment for balancing school and family responsibilities. Preference is given to Napa Valley College students.  Learn More

 

 

 

 

    Community resources

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    Bay Area Legal Aid provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families. Services may include help with domestic violence restraining orders, housing and eviction issues, public benefits, health care access, consumer rights, immigration relief for survivors of violence, and other civil legal matters. Attorneys and advocates work to remove legal barriers that affect safety, stability, and long-term well-being.

    • 1250 Main Street, Suite 210
      Napa, CA 94559
    • (707) 259-0579
    • https://baylegal.org/

    Beyond The Label is a Napa-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting autistic individuals, people with other disabilities, and their families through advocacy, education, community connection, and inclusion. The organization hosts inclusive community events, provides educational workshops and individual advocacy support, offers scholarships to help families access therapies, communication devices, sensory tools, and other needed resources, and maintains a directory of local services. Beyond The Label's mission is to help build a community where individuals with disabilities feel safe, accepted, valued, and included.
    • https://www.beyondthelabelnapa.com/

    The Greater Napa Fair Housing Center helps individuals understand and exercise their rights under federal and California fair housing laws. Services include education, advocacy, complaint assistance, mediation, and investigations related to housing discrimination. The organization also provides outreach and referrals to help individuals secure safe, stable, and equitable housing opportunities.
    • 1303 Jefferson Street, Suite 200-A
      Napa, CA 94559
    • (707) 224-9720

    The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) provides trusted, low-cost immigration legal services to immigrants and their families. Services include citizenship and naturalization assistance, DACA renewals, family-based petitions, humanitarian immigration relief, Know Your Rights education, and legal consultations. Staff help clients navigate complex immigration processes while connecting them with additional community resources.
    • 3299 Claremont Way
      Napa, CA 94558
    • (707) 266-1568

    The Victim Services Division provides free advocacy and support to victims and witnesses of crime throughout the criminal justice process. Advocates assist with crisis intervention, safety planning, court accompaniment, victim compensation applications, restitution, protective order information, transportation assistance, referrals, and information about victims' rights under Marsy's Law. Services are available regardless of immigration or citizenship status.
    • 1127 First Street, Suite C
      Napa, CA 94559
    • (707) 299-1414
    • https://www.countyofnapa.org/1152/Victim-Services-Division

    NEWS provides free, confidential services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking. Services include a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, safety planning, legal advocacy, counseling, support groups, children's services, prevention education, and assistance navigating the criminal justice system. Services are available regardless of gender, immigration status, sexual orientation, or ability to pay, with bilingual support available.
    • 1141 Pear Tree Lane, Suite 220
      Napa, CA 94558

    • Crisis Line: (707) 255-6397

      Main Office: (707) 252-3687

    • https://www.napanews.org/

    Puertas Abiertas is a bilingual community resource center dedicated to empowering Napa County's Latino and immigrant communities. The organization provides case management, immigration support, citizenship assistance, family resource navigation, health and wellness programs, financial education, workforce development, youth and family programming, and culturally responsive advocacy. Students can also access Know Your Rights workshops, referrals to trusted community partners, and support navigating public benefits and local services.

    • 305 Soscol Ave., Napa, CA 94559
    • (707) 224-1786
    • https://puertasabiertasnapa.org/

    VOICES provides a welcoming, youth-led environment where current and former foster youth, youth experiencing homelessness, probation-involved youth, and other young adults can access the support and resources they need to thrive. Services include case management, independent living skills, educational and career support, health and wellness programs, housing navigation, leadership development, peer mentoring, and life skills workshops. VOICES empowers young people to build confidence, develop meaningful relationships, and successfully transition into adulthood while connecting them with community resources and opportunities.
    • 780 Lincoln Avenue
      Napa, CA 94558
    • (707) 251-9432
    • https://www.voicesyouthcenter.org/
    Childcare & Education

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    The Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley provides affordable after-school, school break, and summer programs for youth ages 6–18. Programs focus on academic success, healthy lifestyles, leadership development, arts, STEM, sports, and recreation in a safe, supervised environment. Multiple locations throughout Napa and American Canyon make it easier for families to access high-quality enrichment opportunities outside of school hours.
    • 1515 Pueblo Avenue
      Napa, CA 94558
    • (707) 255-8866
    • https://begreatnv.org/

    Community Resources for Children (CRC) helps families find and pay for quality child care throughout Napa County. Services include personalized child care referrals, financial assistance programs for eligible families, developmental screenings, parenting resources, and support for choosing licensed child care that meets a family's needs. CRC also offers workshops and educational resources for parents and early childhood providers.
    • 3299 Claremont Way, Suite 1
      Napa, CA 94558
    • (707) 253-0376
    • https://www.crcnapa.org/

    The Napa Early Learning Center serves families with children from birth through age five by bringing together early learning, child care, health, and family support services in one location. Programs include state-funded preschool, Early Head Start, developmental screenings, family wellness resources, and connections to community services that help young children build a strong foundation for future learning.
    • 3299 Claremont Way
      Napa, CA 94558
    • (707) 253-6915
    • https://www.nvef.org/

    The Napa County Library offers free educational resources for children and families, including storytimes, early literacy programs, homework support, STEM activities, summer reading programs, family events, and access to books, educational technology, and online learning tools. Library programs help children build literacy skills while providing engaging learning opportunities outside the classroom.
    • 580 Coombs Street
      Napa, CA 94559
    • (707) 253-4241
    • https://www.countyofnapa.org/library

    The Expanded Learning Program provides before-school, after-school, and summer enrichment opportunities for TK through sixth-grade students attending participating NVUSD schools. Programs combine academic support, physical activity, arts, recreation, and enrichment in partnership with organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley and Napa County Office of Education.
    • (707) 253-3959

    Napa Parks and Recreation offers year-round recreational and educational opportunities for children and families, including youth sports, swimming lessons, enrichment classes, camps, preschool activities, special events, and family recreation programs. Programs are designed to promote healthy lifestyles, skill development, and community engagement for children of all ages.
    • 3385 Solano Avenue
      Napa, CA 94558
    • (707) 257-9529
    • https://www.cityofnapa.org/parksandrec

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    CalFresh helps eligible individuals and families stretch their food budget by providing monthly benefits on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card that can be used to purchase groceries. Benefits can also be doubled on eligible fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets through Market Match. Application assistance is available throughout Napa County.
    • (707) 253-4511
    • https://www.getcalfresh.org/

     

    LIHEAP helps eligible households reduce home energy costs by providing financial assistance with heating and cooling bills. The program may also offer emergency utility assistance and weatherization services to improve energy efficiency and lower long-term utility expenses.
    • (707) 253-6100
    • https://www.canv.org/

    Napa County Self Sufficiency Services helps individuals and families access public assistance programs, including CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, General Assistance, and employment services. Staff can also help residents apply for emergency assistance programs and connect them with additional county and community resources.
    • 2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Building A, Suite 108
      Napa, CA 94558
    • (707) 253-4511

     

    Season of Sharing provides one-time emergency financial assistance to Napa County residents experiencing an unexpected crisis. The program may help with rent, utilities, transportation, medical expenses, or other essential needs when no other funding source is available. Referrals are coordinated through local partner agencies.
    • (707) 299-1890
    • https://www.napavalleycf.org/

    The California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) programs help eligible households lower monthly PG&E utility bills through discounted gas and electric rates. Discounts are based on household income and family size, making these programs especially valuable for students and families managing tight budgets.
    • (866) 743-2273
    • https://www.pge.com/care

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    Health & wellness

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    Aldea provides comprehensive behavioral health services for children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Programs include individual and family therapy, psychiatric services, early intervention, specialty mental health treatment, substance use services, crisis support, and programs for youth experiencing serious mental health challenges. Aldea also offers bilingual services and works closely with families to promote long-term emotional wellness and resilience.
    • 2310 First Street
      Napa, CA 94559
    • (707) 253-0123

    CommuniCare+OLE provides comprehensive, affordable health care regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Services include primary medical care, pediatric care, prenatal and reproductive health services, behavioral health counseling, dental care, optometry, nutrition services, substance use treatment, pharmacy services, and care coordination. Many services are available in English and Spanish, and financial assistance is available for eligible patients.
    • 300 Hartle Court
      Napa, CA 94559
    • (866) 268-4489
    • https://communicareole.org/

     

    Mentis is Napa County's community mental health nonprofit, providing counseling and prevention programs that support emotional wellness across the lifespan. Services include individual, family, couples, and group counseling, parenting support, youth and school-based programs, older adult services, suicide prevention initiatives, and community education. Sliding-scale fees are available, and services are offered in both English and Spanish.
    • 1272 Hayes Street
      Napa, CA 94559
    • (707) 255-0966
    • https://mentisnapa.org/

    Napa County Health & Human Services connects residents with a wide range of public health and behavioral health programs. Services include immunizations, communicable disease prevention, maternal and child health programs, perinatal services, mental health services, substance use treatment, crisis intervention, and referrals to additional county and community resources. The department also operates the county's Behavioral Health Access Line and crisis services.
    • 2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive
      Napa, CA 94558
    • (707) 253-4279
    • https://www.countyofnapa.org/health
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    211 Bay Area is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects individuals and families with local resources for housing, food, health care, transportation, utility assistance, mental health services, child care, employment, and other essential needs. Specialists are available 24 hours a day to help callers identify programs based on their unique circumstances.
    • Dial 211
    • https://211bayarea.org/

    Community Action Napa Valley helps individuals and families meet their basic needs through programs that promote long-term stability and self-sufficiency. Services include emergency food assistance, free produce distributions, the Napa Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, utility assistance, weatherization programs, affordable child care, and referrals to additional community resources.
    • 2521 Old Sonoma Road
      Napa, CA 94558
    • (707) 253-6100
    • https://www.canv.org/

    Napa Food Access is a community resource that helps residents locate food pantries, free meal programs, produce distributions, CalFresh enrollment assistance, and other nutrition resources throughout Napa County. The website makes it easy to search for food assistance by location and program type, helping individuals and families access nutritious food close to home.
    • https://www.napafoodaccess.org/

    Napa County Housing & Homeless Services assists individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness by connecting them with housing navigation, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, coordinated entry, and supportive housing programs. Staff work with community partners to help residents access stable housing and supportive services.
    • 2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive
      Napa, CA 94558
    • (707) 299-2100
    • https://www.countyofnapa.org/273/Housing-Homeless-Services

    Napa County System Navigators provide free, personalized assistance to help residents connect with the health, housing, financial, and social services that best meet their needs. Navigators work one-on-one with individuals and families to identify available resources, complete applications, coordinate referrals, and overcome barriers to accessing services. Assistance is available regardless of income, and bilingual services are offered in English and Spanish. Appointments are available at the main office as well as several community partner locations throughout Napa County.
    • 2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Building A
      Napa, CA 94558
    • (707) 253-4963
    • https://www.countyofnapa.org/313/System-Navigators

    The Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program provides nutrition support to pregnant and postpartum individuals, infants, and children under age five. Eligible families receive healthy food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals to health care and community services, and guidance to support healthy growth and development during early childhood.
    • Napa County WIC Program
      2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive
      Napa, CA 94558
    • (707) 253-4853
    • https://www.countyofnapa.org/WIC

     

     

    Transportation

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    VINE Transit is Napa County's public transportation system, providing bus service throughout Napa County with connections to Vallejo, Fairfield, Suisun City, and El Cerrito. Students can use VINE to travel to Napa Valley College, child care providers, medical appointments, grocery stores, and other essential destinations. VINE also offers discounted fares for eligible riders and accepts Clipper cards for convenient travel throughout the Bay Area.
    • (707) 259-8631
    • https://vinetransit.com/

    Vine Go is VINE Transit's on-demand microtransit service, offering shared rides within designated service zones in the City of Napa. Using the Vine Go mobile app or by calling dispatch, riders can request transportation to nearby destinations such as Napa Valley College, grocery stores, child care providers, medical appointments, and transit hubs. The service is designed to provide a flexible transportation option when fixed-route bus service may not be convenient.
    • (707) 259-8631
    • https://vinetransit.com/vine-go/

    The Napa Valley Vine Trail is a growing, paved multi-use pathway connecting communities throughout Napa County. The trail provides a safe, accessible route for walking, biking, strollers, wheelchairs, and other non-motorized transportation, making it a convenient option for students and families traveling to school, work, parks, and community resources.

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