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
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 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
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
COVID-19 has added to the way many of us see the world through different lenses. Differences in our worldview perspectives can cause disconnection and lead to a lack of resilience. At the same time, our ability to help each other … read more
This publication will present some common barriers related to mental health shared by students from Asian American and Pacific Islander racial and ethnic backgrounds, and will describe how resources specific to the community college system can help support their access … read more
Are you delivering trainings using your college’s Mental Health Support Allocation funds? The Chancellor’s Office developed a set of optional tools that you can use to gather participant feedback. You can adopt, adapt, or customize these tools for your use: … read more
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
This training, conducted in American Sign Language (ASL), provides an overview of common mental health issues among college students and the role of ASL interpreters as part of the mental health team.
This webinar presents the primary stressors and mental health concerns among today’s Latino college students. We discuss evidenced-based practices and emergent interventions to attract and retain Latino students in programs geared towards mental health and wellness. Finally, we present resources … read more
Join us for a new learning series titled “Building Resilience: A Journey to Personal and Professional Well-Being” led by Dr. Gloria Morrow. This series is an insightful journey designed for college professionals committed to elevating student well-being. Explore sessions that … read more
The new Partnering with Local Mental Health Providers to Support Foster Youth in College Toolkit documents these efforts so that California Community College support program staff, campus health center or mental health staff, county mental health agencies, and local providers can replicate … read more
This quick guide is a social media roadmap for Student Wellness Ambassadors as well as other students who do mental health and wellness outreach for their college or student club. It offers key considerations for planning, posting, and evaluating social … read more
Tiara Peterkin, LCSW, reviews key elements of the psychological and social environment that increase likelihood of suicidality. To make a nuanced assessment, we must understand relevant cultural factors and their impact on an individual’s suicide risk. To that end, the … read more
Asian Americans are the fastest growing U.S. population. Between 2010 and 2015, the AAPI community increased by 72%. The AAPI population is also extremely diverse. It includes 45+ ethnic groups and 100+ languages and dialects. This video provides an overview … read more
Latino/a students make up an increasingly large portion of all students in higher education, especially in California. Latino/a students account for 16% of all undergraduates and 22% of all community college students. In California, Latino/as make up 43% of community … read more
This publication presents some common barriers related to mental health shared by LGBTQ students and will describe how resources specific to the community college system can help support their access to mental health services. Available in English and Spanish.
Since 2000, the number of LGBTQ college students has more than tripled. This video describes risk and protective factors for LGBTQ students. It offers strategies to support their mental health.
Learning From and With Students, Caregivers, Advocates and Systems Leaders is Session 1 of the two-part learning series Supporting School Mental Health in the Context of Racial Violence. This learning series is intended for students, families, educators and school mental … read more
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. The Supporting Student Veterans PSA was originally … read more