For Students
Emotional Support and Mental Assistance
TimelyCare offers convenient, 24/7 access to healthcare through telemedicine services. With TimelyCare, students can consult licensed medical professionals via video, phone, or chat for a wide range of health concerns, from illness and injury to mental health support.
Academic Support and Flexibility
Please contact your Program Director if any academic support is needed.
For Everyone
Emergency Housing Assistance
- Airbnb is offering free housing to those who were evacuated. Please fill out this form.
- Here is a list of active shelters for those affected by the fires.
Additional Services & Resources
- Watch Duty - Wildfire Maps & Alerts. Featuring real-time information about wildfire and firefighting efforts nearby.
(Web map | Apple | Android) - Planet Fitness is opening its doors to evacuees to use its WiFi and facilities.
- Uber is offering free rides to shelters until January 15. Use code:
WILDFIRE25. - Lyft is offering free rides to shelters until January 15. Use code:
CAFIRERELIEF25. - For current air quality conditions in the area, visit the South Coast AQMD website.
- Consider downloading maps of areas you may need to travel to in case there are internet connectivity issues caused by the fires.
For Faculty and Staff
Emotional Support and Mental Health Assistance
If you are experiencing stress or emotional distress, you can access Optum Care's 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) by calling (800) 234-5465. This service offers confidential support and access to mental health professionals to help you navigate challenging situations. You can also visit www.liveandworkwell.com and use the access code: claremontcolleges.
Financial Assistance
In light of the recent wildfires in Southern California, President Biden has issued a declaration that makes employees eligible for a federally declared disaster distribution from their retirement accounts. Through the use of a special relief provision, all employees can withdraw up to $22,000 from their TIAA retirement account. No early withdrawal penalty will be applied, even if you are under the age of 59½, and you have the option to spread the distribution over 3 years or less.
If you wish to take advantage of this provision, please reach out to TIAA at (800) 842-2252, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Evelin Mairen or Kelli Sarslow at TCCS for assistance.
- Evelin Mairen: evelin.mairen@claremont.edu or (909) 607-3780
- Kelli Sarslow: kelli.sarslow@claremont.edu or (909) 607-4130