Basic Needs
Contact Us!
Basic Needs Center
4000 Suisun Valley Road
Building 1400 Room 1409
Fairfield, CA 94534
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 10 am - 4 pm (In-person or by appointment)
Friday 10 am - 4 pm (Remotely by appointment)
Dr. Christina Rodriguez, Director of Student Support Services
basic.needs@solano.edu
707) 864-7261
Basic Needs
Welcome to the Basic Needs Center!
We have a team of dedicated staff who are here to help you every step of the way!
All students
have access to a network of support, resources, programs, and people who will assist
you in
achieving your goals here at Solano and beyond.
What We Do
The Basic Needs Center connects SCC students without access to food, clothing, housing, technology, transportation, childcare, and other essential needs to college services and community resources, including:
- Free Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, and Resources
- Housing Assistance and Referrals
- Emergency Assistance
- Health & Well-Being for Students
Please check out Basic Needs resources in the drop down menus above, or click on the resources Linktree below.
California has a low-cost auto insurance program (CLCA) for people who meet certain requirements. Learn more & apply online at California’s Low Cost Auto Insurance or by calling 866-602-8861
If you meet the following requirements, you may be eligible for low-cost auto insurance:
- Have a current valid California driver’s license (AB60 for undocumented students)
- Own a vehicle valued at or under $25,000
- Meet income eligibility guidelines
- Are at least 16 years old
- Have a ‘good’ driving record
- Solano Community College Pride Center – Fairfield Campus - Building 400 First Floor
- Solano County Pride Center – https://solanopride.org/
- Solano County LGTBQIA+ Community Resources: https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/bh/cc/lgbtq/default.asp
- It’s Get Better Project: https://itgetsbetter.org/
- LGBTQIA+ Health & Well Being Guide: https://www.drugwatch.com/health/lgbtq/
- LGTBQIA+ National Youth Help Center: https://lgbthotline.org/
- PFLAG: https://pflag.org/
- SFLGBT Center: https://www.sfcenter.org/
- The Safe Zone Project: https://thesafezoneproject.com/
- The Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org/
- The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Solano Community College supports nursing parents with a safe, clean and secure nurturing environment on campus to support breastfeeding and breast pumping in alignment with S.B. 142. This private haven is equipped with amenities including a comfortable recliner, mini- fridge for milk storage, electrical outlets, sink, sound machine, changing table, and dedicated storage drawers. Lactation supplies available upon request.
Location: Building 1400, Room #1409 Fairfield Campus
Operating Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-4pm *By appointment only
To reserve a time slot for the Nursing Room, please fill out the reservation form.
SCC Student Parents can receive priority registration and take advantage of financial aid, academic support resources and basic needs assistance. For more information, please contact admissions@solano.edu for information on priority registration. For all other resources listed, contact basic needs at the contact information to the left.