A Program that Provides Training and Technical Assistance
For many college students, mental health support is critical for achieving their academic goals. Students often rely on their college’s website as a first (and sometimes only) stop for finding information about student services. In Spring 2022, the California Community … read more
Since 2008, Health Services Association for California Community Colleges (HSACCC) has surveyed its members in California community colleges to better understand trends in student health services. For the 2023-24 survey, we are excited to announce the collaboration with the California … read more
This fact sheet outlines why and how to begin a needs assessment process at a community college.
Cultural competency, cultural responsiveness and cultural humility have become imperatives in teaching and service practices with Asian American and Pacific Islander students. The presenter provides clinical information and research, in addition to personal stories garnered from AAPI students. The presentation … read more
The Higher Education Mental Health Alliance (HEMHA) produced a “Balancing Safety and Support on Campus” guide for campus behavior teams. This webinar will provide an overview of this guide. The session will review the background of campus teams and their … read more
The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (Chancellor’s Office) released the first version of the Basic Needs Center Toolkit in June 2022, following the passage of AB 123—state legislation which established funding for each California community college to establish a Basic … read more
This session is a question and answer format to allow participants to ask any questions they may have on behavioral intervention teams.
Developed by CCC Health & Wellness, this new edition reflects recent policy updates, improved referral strategies, and emerging best practices for supporting students experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Designed for Homeless Liaisons and student services professionals, this guide provides clear … read more
The Collaboration Toolkit is for county behavioral health and mental health departments and community colleges to develop sustainable partnerships, and also allow both organizations to better understand their respective systems, processes, and help both find ways to identify partners from … read more
There is substantial evidence that shows that good mental health is a key variable in predicting academic success. Yet budgets on many CCC campuses have tightened, and there are few additional resources for mental health. One strategy is to screen … read more
This resource was developed based on the Fall 2017 California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) Basic Needs Survey. This spreadsheet includes survey respondents’ links to pages on their campus website where students can access food, housing, and essentials such as … read more
There is a wide spectrum of mental health conditions that impact students, ranging from mild depression, stress, and anxiety, to clinically diagnosed mental illness, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
The Chancellor’s Office, in partnership with the Foundation are working with the Crisis Text Line, a national organization that facilitates text-based mental health support. The goal of the collaboration is to implement a Crisis Text Line service specifically targeting California … read more
Dr. Heliana Ramirez discusses evidence-based strategies for suicide prevention, safety planning under social distancing orders, and the distinct factors related to suicidal crises among diverse populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. This session pays particular attention to social determinants of health … read more
This factsheet is designed for administrators, staff, disabled student service providers, faculty, and other CCC stakeholders who want to understand how to better meet the needs of students with mental health disabilities.
This webinar provides an overview and orientation to the 12-hour basic curriculum, 9-hour supplemental curriculum, and ongoing peer to peer support group materials that comprise the curriculum, including youth workbooks, a youth resource guide, a trainer manual, and a peer … read more
One promising solution for campuses that face internal or external challenges to meeting student mental health needs is a mental health intern program. Mental health intern programs are a viable and cost-effective strategy, and are increasingly used by community colleges.
An overview of how HIPAA and FERPA differ and interrelate, with an emphasis on enforcement and key risk areas for community colleges.
In partnership with the University of California, Office of the President (UCOP), and Riverside Community College District, CCC SMHP has tailored five PSAs to focus on the mental health needs of CCC students. This PSA is intended to help faculty … read more
Colleges share information about various depression screening strategies and tools you can use to identify students in need of mental health support and referrals. Participants will hear how San Diego City College uses multiple methods to recognize the symptoms of … read more