The Nutrition Source
Website of the Harvard School of Public Health offers information about nutrition, health, recipes, and preventing diabetes.
Source: Harvard School of Public Health
Health & Wellness Resources
These health and wellness resources are an extensive, curated collection of tools and resources. The library includes external resources as well as resources that were developed under CCC Health & Wellness or submitted by the colleges. Search by keyword, topic, and/or audience.Showing 18 resources of 138 resources found.
The Student’s Guide To Managing Stress In College
Stress is just one of the many hurdles college students face.
Tips for Helping Homeless Youth Succeed in College
This SchoolHouse Connection series is focused on helping youth experiencing homelessness succeed in college. Best practices for supporting these students from institutions across the country are highlighted. These are living documents that will be updated regularly to provide new and … read more
Source: SchoolHouse Connection
Tips for Homeless Higher Education Liaisons
Many institutions of higher education are designating liaisons for students experiencing homelessness. Similar to their counterparts in K-12 education, homeless higher education liaisons support students by connecting them to available resources on and off campus, and by removing barriers to … read more
Source: SchoolHouse Connection
Tips for Homeless Higher Education Liaisons – California
Many institutions of higher education are designating liaisons for students experiencing homelessness. Similar to their counterparts in K-12 education, homeless higher education liaisons support students by connecting them to available resources on and off campus, and removing barriers to their … read more
Source: SchoolHouse Connection
Top 10 Stress Management Techniques for Students
How to de-stress when you’re feeling overwhelmed
Trauma Informed Practices to Best Support Student Success
This workshop will begin by reviewing important themes that arise in the complex, diverse experiences of our undocumented students, such as those that deal with identity, fear, and coming out. The session will then move on to explore trauma, its … read more
Trauma-Informed Guiding Principles for Working with Transition Age Youth: Provider Fact Sheet
Offers information for providers supporting transition age youth with trauma-informed guiding principles to inform their work. This fact sheet describes transition age youth and their unique experiences and six trauma-informed guiding principles to better support youth in their journey and … read more
Source: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Provides veterans with benefits and services. Their Web site includes a wealth of information such as a directory of VAs across the U.S., help for PTSD, descriptions of VA benefits and facts on healthcare. Also includes a blog, which features … read more
Source: Veterans Affairs
Upcoming Webinar: Completing the FAFSA/CADAA: A How-To for Adult Supporters of Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Please join John Burton Advocates for Youth for this “how-to” webinar to assist those working with homeless youth to successfully complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA). The webinar will review the … read more
Source: The JED Foundation
US Department of Veterans Affairs–My HealtheVet
My HealtheVet provides links to manage Veterans Affairs prescriptions, appointments, and records, as well as mental and physical health resources and screening tools.
Source: My Health Vet
US Vets
Provides support service for veterans and their families, including housing, counseling, and career development.
Source: U.S. Vets
Using Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds to Support Student Transitions from High School to Higher Education
This policy guide encourages state and district leaders to use federal coronavirus relief funds to improve college access and success, especially for students who are historically underserved and under-represented in higher education. During the pandemic, college enrollment declined, particularly among … read more
Source: Alliance for Excellent Education
Wellness Central
Every year, college students are affected by a multitude of health issues. Wellness Central, a new online health and wellness tool with content tailored to the needs of California Community College students, is now available on Canvas. Containing resources about … read more
Source: California Community Colleges Health Services Association
When Care Isn’t Enough: Scaling Emergency Aid During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This report shows how colleges and universities met the challenge of emergency aid during the pandemic, drawing on a year of surveys and focus groups, fielded and conducted by The Hope Center and DVP-Praxis, that reflect the views of institutional … read more
Source: The Hope Center
Youth Activist Toolkit
Young people are leading the movement for change. This guide is designed for youth activists who want to organize for change. It contains tips and tools gathered from youth activists working on issues such as reproductive justice, gun violence, climate … read more
Youth Connection
Youth Connection, a new hub of resources that are designed to help students succeed in K-12 education, higher education, and life. Written by students, for students, resources address topics such as understanding homeless definitions, getting help with financial aid (including … read more
Source: SchoolHouse Connection
Youth Homelessness and Higher Education: An Overview
Postsecondary attainment is increasingly necessary to move out of poverty and homelessness and live a healthy life.
Source: SchoolHouse Connection