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Apply today to receive $200 in cash assistance to help cover expenses during this global crisis. The application takes less than two minutes. https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__myscholly.com_relief_&d=DwIF-g&c=Nk1UtDBliM_fW3DCK8CoTNhFqaER3tCmN6o4Lel0Rw4&r=0AQ1rBz-4Ct9Zpy-GvuQU2sgMQjuVsstRnm7VWEQN88&m=nqR3mGsG5oyJIpEny0oBm8BeJWDSv1nPJkfKJ9b_uIc&s=2MDfJOjgeKeMvPB1ElAfDn7KpBUS1Tp1kO5vFOoft7M&e=

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Providing high quality behavioral health care to students in order to support the student's emotional well-being, academic success, and retention at the college.  These services are strictly confidential and offered to students currently enrolled in classes.
Email: swcpersonalwellness@swccd.edu<mailto:swcpersonalwellness@swccd.edu> or SWCOfficeofStudentServices@swccd.edu<mailto:SWCOfficeofStudentServices@swccd.edu>
Call: (619) 421-6700 x5279

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Personal Counseling Resource Guide

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Since our nation's founding, discriminatory policies and laws have created an unequal system in which Black communities have had their civil rights and liberties denied and have been systemically locked out of opportunities in education, housing, employment, and more.

Through our Systemic Equality agenda, we will use nationwide litigation, advocacy, and public education to advance laws and policies rooted in racial equity and end discriminatory policies, laws, and practices that have an outsized impact on Black communities.

Help us in our fight to ensure all people have equal access to housing, voting rights, education, and more by learning more, pledging your support, or donating. When we have full and equal access to education, jobs, housing, voting rights and more, better futures are possible.

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The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union - beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.

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Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness | Chicago, IL

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Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness connects to sustain the mental wellness of black women through sharing information, building community, and connecting Black women to quality mental wellness providers.

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In 2019, we gathered over 100 leaders and influencers in the wellness space for intimate salon dinners across NYC and LA entitled "Diversity in Wellness" with the mission of working towards a more inclusive industry.

We're excited to announce that Diversity in Wellness is now Dive in Well and, we're more than just a dinner series but, a movement. We're expanding our brand's offerings, reach and impact in 2020.

"THERE IS POWER IN SEEING YOURSELF REFLECTED. REPRESENTATION GIVES US HOPE FOR NEW POSSIBILITIES AND THE COURAGE TO TRY. THE MORE PEOPLE THERE ARE WHO LOOK LIKE US, IN SPACES TO EDUCATE AND ASSIST US ON HOW TO MAKE CHANGES, THE MORE COMFORTABLE WE WILL FEEL WITH WELLNESS, AND THE MORE LIKELY WE WILL BE TO TRULY IMPROVE GENERATIONAL HEALTH AND SHIFT THE 'CULTURAL NORMS'. "

BRIANA OWENS, ESSENCE MAGAZINE

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In 2019, we gathered over 100 leaders and influencers in the wellness space for intimate salon dinners across NYC and LA entitled "Diversity in Wellness" with the mission of working towards a more inclusive industry. We're excited to announce that Diversity in Wellness is now Dive in Well and, we're more than just a dinner series but, a movement.

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Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls.

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Food and/or Gas Card
Receive a $25.00 grocery and/or gas card, supported by the Jag Kitchen, Hunger Free Initiative, ASO and the Office of Student Services.
Email:  SWCOfficeofStudentServices@swccd.edu<mailto:SWCOfficeofStudentServices@swccd.edu> or pbartow@swccd.edu
<mailto:pbartow@swccd.edu>You will receive an email and pick up at SWC campus police (Monday-Thursday,     8:00am-4:00pm) - please bring your school ID

*   Hugs and Bags nonprofit
SWC Instructor Jackee Penhos: call or text (619)-799-1078

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465 C Street, Chula Vista CA 91910
Case Manager Elijahmay Azucena at (619) 319-1704
Community Through Hope Offices at (619) 915-7256 or (619) 915-7257
Food distribution available on Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8am until food runs out

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 South Bay Community Services Food Distribution Schedule

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 South Bay Community Services Food Distribution Schedule

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Every Tuesday 3-5pm,  Castle Park Middle School (160 Quintard St, Chula Vista, CA 91911)
Every Wednesday 3-5pm, South Bay Community Services (707 F St, Chula Vista, CA 91910)
Every Thursday 8:30-9:30am, Castle Park Elementary (25 Emerson St, Chula Vista, CA 91911)

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In partnership with community members, faith-based partners, and the Smart Food Foundation, Feeding San Diego San Diego Food Bank, SBCS offers healthy food distribution on a weekly basis throughout Chula Vista and connects families in other parts of the County with additional resources.

Please note: Food distributions have been modified to a drive-thru format as a special precaution as we do our part to slow the spread of the coronavirus at this time. For the safety of our community and staff, individuals and families visiting SBCS' food distribution events must arrive in cars and wear masks. Food will be placed directly in vehicle trunks.

Every Tuesday | 2 - 4 p.m.

Castle Park Middle School - 160 Quintard St., Chula Vista, CA 91911

Loma Verde Recreation Center - 1420 Loma Lane, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Every Thursday | 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Castle Park Elementary - 25 Emerson St., Chula Vista, CA 91911

How to Qualify?

Must be at least 16 years old

Must be in need of food (no proof required)

Must be present during distribution

Distributions available until supplies last

Food Distribution Flier: English or Spanish or please call (619) 420-3620

Food Donations

SBCS is accepting in-kind donations of nonperishable food items to help provide for families and individuals in need. To arrange a donation of food, please contact us at (619) 420-3620 and ask for Veronica Castro.

Food Recalls

Learn more about food safety recalls by visiting the FDA Food Safety website below.

FDA Recalls

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How to make this a turning point for real change

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How to make this a turning point for real change

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Photo by Xena Goldman

As millions of people across the country take to the streets and raise their voices in response to the killing of George Floyd and the ongoing problem of unequal justice, many people have reached out asking how we can sustain momentum to bring about real change.

Ultimately, it's going to be up to a new generation of activists to shape strategies that best fit the times. But I believe there are some basic lessons to draw from past efforts that are worth remembering.

First, the waves of protests across the country represent a genuine and legitimate frustration over a decades-long failure to reform police practices and the broader criminal justice system in the United States. The overwhelming majority of participants have been peaceful, courageous, responsible, and inspiring. They deserve our respect and support, not condemnation - something that police in cities like Camden and Flint have commendably understood.

On the other hand, the small minority of folks who've resorted to violence in various forms, whether out of genuine anger or mere opportunism, are putting innocent people at risk, compounding the destruction of neighborhoods that are often already short on services and investment and detracting from the larger cause. I saw an elderly black woman being interviewed today in tears because the only grocery store in her neighborhood had been trashed. If history is any guide, that store may take years to come back. So let's not excuse violence, or rationalize it, or participate in it. If we want our criminal justice system, and American society at large, to operate on a higher ethical code, then we have to model that code ourselves.

Second, I've heard some suggest that the recurrent problem of racial bias in our criminal justice system proves that only protests and direct action can bring about change, and that voting and participation in electoral politics is a waste of time. I couldn't disagree more. The point of protest is to raise public awareness, to put a spotlight on injustice, and to make the powers that be uncomfortable; in fact, throughout American history, it's often only been in response to protests and civil disobediencethat the political system has even paid attention to marginalized communities. But eventually, aspirations have to be translated into specific laws and institutional practices - and in a democracy, that only happens when we elect government officials who are responsive to our demands.

Moreover, it's important for us to understand which levels of government have the biggest impact on our criminal justice system and police practices. When we think about politics, a lot of us focus only on the presidency and the federal government. And yes, we should be fighting to make sure that we have a president, a Congress, a U.S. Justice Department, and a federal judiciary that actually recognize the ongoing, corrosive role that racism plays in our society and want to do something about it. But the elected officials who matter most in reforming police departments and the criminal justice system work at the state and local levels.

It's mayors and county executives that appoint most police chiefs and negotiate collective bargaining agreements with police unions. It's district attorneys and state's attorneys that decide whether or not to investigate and ultimately charge those involved in police misconduct. Those are all elected positions. In some places, police review boards with the power to monitor police conduct are elected as well. Unfortunately, voter turnout in these local races is usually pitifully low, especially among young people - which makes no sense given the direct impact these offices have on social justice issues, not to mention the fact that who wins and who loses those seats is often determined by just a few thousand, or even a few hundred, votes.

So the bottom line is this: if we want to bring about real change, then the choice isn't between protest and politics. We have to do both. We have to mobilize to raise awareness, and we have to organize and cast our ballots to make sure that we elect candidates who will act on reform.

Finally, the more specific we can make demands for criminal justice and police reform, the harder it will be for elected officials to just offer lip service to the cause and then fall back into business as usual once protests have gone away. The content of that reform agenda will be different for various communities. A big city may need one set of reforms; a rural community may need another. Some agencies will require wholesale rehabilitation; others should make minor improvements. Every law enforcement agency should have clear policies, including an independent body that conducts investigations of alleged misconduct. Tailoring reforms for each community will require local activists and organizations to do their research and educate fellow citizens in their community on what strategies work best.

But as a starting point, here's a report and toolkit developed by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and based on the work of the Task Force on 21st Century Policing that I formed when I was in the White House. And if you're interested in taking concrete action, we've also created a dedicated site at the Obama Foundation to aggregate and direct you to useful resources and organizations who've been fighting the good fight at the local and national levels for years.

I recognize that these past few months have been hard and dispiriting - that the fear, sorrow, uncertainty, and hardship of a pandemic have been compounded by tragic reminders that prejudice and inequality still shape so much of American life. But watching the heightened activism of young people in recent weeks, of every race and every station, makes me hopeful. If, going forward, we can channel our justifiable anger into peaceful, sustained, and effective action, then this moment can be a real turning point in our nation's long journey to live up to our highest ideals.

Let's get to work.

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How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change

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As millions of people across the country take to the streets and raise their voices in response to the killing of George Floyd and the ongoing problem of unequal justice, many people have reached out asking how we can sustain momentum to bring about real change.

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Bryan Stevenson is the founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, a private, nonprofit law organization that focuses on social injustice and human rights in the context of criminal justice reform in the United States.

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Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution

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Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution

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In the turbulent 1960s, change was coming to America and the fault lines could no longer be ignored - cities were burning, Vietnam was exploding, and disputes raged over equality and civil rights. A new revolutionary culture was emerging and it sought to drastically transform the system. The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense would, for a short time, put itself at the vanguard of that change. The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution is the first feature-length documentary to explore the Black Panther Party, its significance to the broader American culture, its cultural and political awakening for black people, and the painful lessons wrought when a movement derails. MORE

Master documentarian Stanley Nelson goes straight to the source, weaving a treasure trove of rare archival footage with the diverse group of voices of the people who were there: police, FBI informants, journalists, white supporters and detractors, and Black Panthers who remained loyal to the party and those who left it.

Featuring Kathleen Cleaver, Jamal Joseph, Ericka Huggins, and dozens of others, as well as archival footage of the late Huey P. Newton and Eldridge Cleaver, The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution tells the story of a pivotal movement that gave rise to a new revolutionary culture in America. Their causes, with slogans like "power to the people" and "creating a better world" are relevant again in an era that has seen the rise of the "Black Lives Matter" movement and tense relations between African American communities and the police. The Black Panthers condemnations of injustice, oppression and brutality in the late '60s and early '70s reverberate again in one city after another.

Stanley Nelson is an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, MacArthur "Genius" Fellow, and member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Obama in August 2014. Nelson has directed and produced numerous acclaimed films, including Freedom Summer, Freedom Riders, Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple and The Murder of Emmett Till . He is also co-founder and executive director of Firelight Media, which provides support to emerging documentarians. Currently in production is Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Historically Black Colleges and Universities , the second in a series of three films Nelson will direct as part of a new multiplatform PBS series entitled America Revisited . LESS

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We specialize in helping people from diverse backgrounds. No matter where you are in life we can, and we will meet you there. We strive to help align the head and heart to create and maintain a healthy connection between your physical, spiritual, and emotional self.

The sole purpose of Open Heart Leaders is to restore broken networks and funnel lost resources back into marginalized communities. Through planned workshops, community activities and community-driven engagement, Open Heart Leaders empowers, restores, and builds better relationships within communities.

Approaching every situation with an open heart.

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Effective March 16th, Grossmont Health & Wellness is closed until further notice but offering advice nurse/counselor appointments via phone as well as referrals to community resources via email during regular business hours (Monday-Thursday: 9am - 5pm; Friday: 9am - 1pm).

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911.
5 WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH DURING SOCIAL DISTANCING.pdf

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Effective March 16th, Grossmont Health & Wellness is closed until further notice but offering advice nurse/counselor appointments via phone as well as referrals to community resources via email during regular business hours (Monday-Thursday: 9am - 5pm; Friday: 9am - 1pm). IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911.

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Mission: Working collaboratively with our community partners to engage, inform and empower citizens while addressing policy issues that impact the communities we serve.

Vision: The United African American Ministerial Action Council (UAAMAC) exists to build the capacity of clergy, lay and community leaders, to revitalize and mobilize the members of the communities in which they live, work and worship.

Purpose: Unite and empower disadvantaged, disenfranchised and fragmented communities, by recognizing, addressing and resolving the various economic, education, social, and health challenges faced by these communities.

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Mission: Working collaboratively with our community partners to engage, inform and empower citizens while addressing policy issues that impact the communities we serve. Vision: The United African American Ministerial Action Council (UAAMAC) exists to build the capacity of clergy, lay and community leaders, to revitalize and mobilize the members of the communities in which they live, work and worship.

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Become a member!

Do you support our work? Do you like our lawsuit over segregationist Section 8 policies? The way we hold law enforcement accountable for their bias, excessive force and overreach? Our ACT-SO program for High School youth? The way we advocate for students in our schools? Join the team, and let's get to work together!

Join the NAACP and the Fight for Freedom!

Membership is the life-blood of the NAACP. We depend on our members' generosity to insure the NAACP's robust advocacy.

We depend on you to keep the flames of freedom burning bright!

Meet our Executive Committee

Get involved! Join today.

Just want to support our programs?

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Welcome

We are a team of professionals on San Diego Mesa College campus that are here to help. Student Health Services is a safe and private place to talk with a Mental Health Professional about your concerns. We provide brief/short term mental health services for issues including: stress, anxiety, depression, life changing adjustments, loneliness, relationship struggles, managing current behavioral conditions, questions about identity, and/or other issues to currently enrolled students at no cost.

Resources

KOGNITO
California community college staff/faculty and students can enroll for FREE in interactive, online trainings. Learn how to help a student in distress and specifics ways to help LGBTQIA students and veterans returning to campus. Student and staff versions available for all three.

Kognito for College Students
At-Risk for College Students is an evidence-based online program that utilizes virtual humans in order to improve emotional wellness and safety on campus. Kognito is a program designed to teach participants how to recognize signs of psychological distress in a fellow student and allows them to practice, through role-play conversations, how to approach at-risk students and how to connect them with resources on and off campus.

To take the course, follow the instructions below:

Kognito for Faculty and Staff
At-Risk for College Faculty and Staff is an online professional development simulation designed to help faculty and staff build confidence, knowledge, and skills to best support students exhibiting signs of psychological distress.

Mesa College highly recommends that you take this 45 minute course, which is already in use at hundreds of colleges and universities.

http://vimeo.com/35019671 View a short video of At-Risk for Faculty & Staff:

Additional courses are available including: LGBTQ on Campus for Faculty and Staff as well as Veterans on Campus for Faculty and Staff.

To take the course, follow the instructions below:

Ulifeline

The Self Evaluator was developed for ULifeline by Duke University School of Medicine and screens for thirteen of the most common mental health conditions that college students face. This screening does not provide a diagnosis, but identifies problems that could be impacting thoughts, feelings and behaviors. The screening process also provides information on these conditions and how to reach out for help.

Finding Balance by exploring the 6 Dimensions of Wellness: Emotional, Spiritual, Social, Physical, Financial and Academic https://cvc.edu/wellness/
forms

1. Tele-health Informed Consent

2. Informed Consent

3. Student Health Services Intake

4. Release of Information form FROM Mesa

5. Release of Information form TO Mesa

6. Counseling Referrals

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We are a team of professionals on San Diego Mesa College campus that are here to help. Student Health Services is a safe and private place to talk with a Mental Health Professional about your concerns.

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COVID-19 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND APPLICATION PROCESS

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COVID-19 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND APPLICATION PROCESS

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Mesa College Students,

San Diego Mesa College is determined to do all that we can to assist you through this difficult time. You are the most important members of our community, we know that alone, we will not be able to address all of your needs. But we are committed to doing all that we can by connecting you with external resources; addressing your educational needs; helping you to battle any feelings of isolation; and through modest financial resources.

COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Application Process

Our COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund is intended to help Mesa College students who are experiencing an unexpected financial hardship during this crisis. These funds are made available through the support and generosity of the San Diego Mesa College Foundation, Associated Students, the Office of Student Success and Equity, President's Foundation Fund, and generous donors. These funds are intended to support your academic goals and decrease the risk of you dropping out of classes or college.

Awards will be funded up to $150. Students can receive a maximum of one award.

Must be enrolled in the Spring 2020 semester at Mesa College.

Have a financial hardship/emergency that puts your education at risk.

Selection Process:

All requests will be thoroughly reviewed by the Equity Office.

Due to the unprecedented amount of hardship students are facing at this time and the limited amount of funding, the majority of awards will be determined by a random lottery process of qualified applicants.

Based on extenuating circumstance, selected applicants may receive special consideration.

Note: Students not selected in our weekly lottery will remain in the lottery while funds exist.

Selected students will be notified by email.

Notifications will be sent on Wednesdays.

Checks will be mailed to the address provided in your portal. If needed, click for instructions on updating your contact information.

Please complete the application below:

Application form is CLOSED for the Summer semester

Your application will be reviewed, and those selected for funding will be informed within 7 days. All applications once submitted will be assessed and reviewed weekly. For questions please email Mesathestand@sdccd.edu or call (619)361-1426.

Campus and community and Resources

Find helpful campus and community resources that can assist you with navigating your education, basic needs, and access to technology.
Mesa COVID-19 Update page
http://www.sdmesa.edu/covid19/index.shtml

Isolation Remediation

Feeling alone and afraid? Talk to a fellow student, you are a member of our community, we want to connect you. Please call 619-388-5810 or email mesathestand@sdccd.edu with your name and phone number, and one of our Peer Navigators and/or Ambassadors will follow up with you.

If you are seeking to support students by donating to the Mesa College Student COVID-19 Emergency fund, click

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Resources for Students Outside of San Diego County

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For Immediate Food Resources please contact 211 San Diego

Mesa College COVID19 - Community Resources List (03-16-2020)

Resources for Students Living Outside of San Diego County (3-17-2020)

Dear Mesa College Community,

Mesa College and the San Diego Community College District are closely monitoring the coronavirus/COVID-19 situation. Mesa College is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and the larger community, and as such has enacted a Circle of Prevention protocol to minimize exposure.

Therefore, in an abundance of caution, we regret to inform you that the The Stand: Farmers Market, Mobile Market and Pop-up Markets at Mesa College have been canceled through April 2020.

We are working with our community partners to locate needed services. As we have information on locations available to those in need of food resources we will post to our web page.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.

Thank you for your understanding,
San Diego Mesa College, via The Stand, seeks to alleviate food insecurity for our students by providing a safe and secure environment where all students have access to free food and professional clothing to help them succeed both in the classroom and in the community. We also provide education to the campus and local community about food insecurity.
The Stand is the food pantry and clothing closet at San Diego Mesa College that assists students by providing free food and clothing resources. Resources from The Stand are available to all students.

Visit The Stand in I4-205 on the 2nd floor of the Student Services building (I4-205) or contact us at mesathestand@sdccd.edu.

Student Stories

During the 17-18 academic year, The Stand at San Diego Mesa College sent out two surveys (fall and spring) to students who had used our services and they gave us permission to share their stories.

If it wasn't for the stand I wouldn't be able to eat due to the high cost of living in California. I work and it's still not enough to live on while attending school. The income inequality has gotten worse and more difficult for the middle and lower class to get ah as in life. - Mesa Student

Before the stand lack of food would cause me to get poor grades. - Mesa Student

I was homeless at the age of 14, I barely survived high school and when I got into college I was worried that I might have not have gotten the same rescores I got in high school like meals and clothes. With the stand, I was able to get new clothes and meals. - Homeless Mesa Student

It has helped me understand the financial burden that a lot of students go through and how much they need to rely on others to help them. It makes me want to help my community more often! - Inspired Mesa Student

I thank the stand and everyone who has worked there for all the donations for any one of us students that partook in these services. It has helped me a great deal in more ways than one. I was able to focus on my studies and job interviews in a much better way thanks to the STAND.

The Stand offered me a place to find professional attire for my upcoming interview. It also provided me with snacks to eat in between my finals. The Stand has other supplies that are very beneficial if I ever needed emergency bathroom items or hygiene products.

Sometimes and no idea how I was going to eat and I was so starving didn't think I could sit through class but because I found out that this was available I was able to go and stop by before or after class and actually get at least a snack or something to eat and it really helped out

I'm a FFY at Mesa, I have limited income and it goes to meeting my housing needs. The Stand helps me with food so I may stay concentrate and healthy to stay attend class and stay in school.

The Stand: Farmer's Market

Farmer's Market is a monthly event, made possible via a partnership with Feeding San Diego, and offers students and members of the Mesa College community access to free fresh produce. The Farmers Market is generally held on the 3rd Thursday of the month (see schedule for dates) on campus in the Sunrise Plaza, near Mesa Commons. The initiative is part of Mesa College's efforts towards "Taking a Stand Against Hunger." The monthly event also hosts additional campus resources for students, such as Cal Fresh enrollment and 211 San Diego.

See the campus calendar for the next Farmers Market.

The Stand Point System

Special Thanks to the Following Contributors

The Stand would like to thank the following entities for their support in launching and maintaining The Stand's goal in providing a source of equity to our students.

San Diego Mesa College Associated Students

San Diego Mesa College Foundation

San Diego County Local AFT

San Diego Mesa College Financial Aid Department

San Diego Mesa College Career Center

San Diego Mesa College Student Success and Equity Office

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Cuyamaca Cares offers personal counseling to explore feelings, values and behavior with the assistance of a counselor. Personal Counselors are available to provide phone or video sessions. Students can email cuyamacahealthandwellness@gmail.com to schedule a counseling session or call (619) 660-4200 and leave a message.

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Cuyamaca Cares' Virtual Care Fair provides information on and connections to community resources for housing, food, and other basic needs. It can be found on the left side-bar or through https://www.cuyamaca.edu/services/cuyamaca-cares/virtual-care-fair.aspx

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The Student Health Center at SD City College will be “open” as of  June 16. In the interim, we want to be sure the campus community has access to a variety of mental health and self-care resources.  Please feel free to share with students in any way you can.

Teletherapy via MHC

As of today, one of our AA identified mental health counselors. Nadine Henley, LCSW will be available to work directly (via teletherapy) to enrolled summer session students whose mental health needs cannot wait until we reopen on the 16th. These will be limited services and should be used for students who are in immediate need of resources/referrals. To contact Nadine, please have students CALL 619.388-3055 and leave a message with all relevant information. Nadine will be checking the messages twice a day (on weekdays) and returning calls ASAP. This is NOT an emergency service and students who are in crisis or in danger of harm should call the crisis line @ 888-724-7240 or text “courage” to 741741. Please DO NOT use email as a way to contact Nadine as this is not a reliable method if communication at this time.

On June 16, Student Health will offer telehealth services via a Nurse Practioner  and MD. Call 619.388-3450 for more information/access to service.

Full services for teletherapy will resume on June 16th. Students can request an appointment via website link (not currently active) or phone message at 619.388-3055

Support Groups/Safe Spaces

MHC will begin offering safe space zoom “Let’s Talk” groups for support and dialogue led by AA identified counselors after June 15. These will not be therapy groups, but rather be a space to share and identify self-care practices and build a sense of community to help  navigate the emotional and psychological challenges that are experienced by so many during these traumatic and painful times. More information and details to follow.

MHC will also have AA identified counselors at the campus wide forums to offer insight and support as needed. Please join us tomorrow

For Students and Employees: Regional Black Forum: Friday, June 5, 2020 | 3:00–4:30pm ZOOM: 98990968014 | Password: 608443

For City College Employees: President’s Open Office Hours Friday, June 5 at 11am   Zoom link: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/94746601576?pwd=TzVrWWVhWmlMd3dTTXFLYjJhVS9RQT09  Password: 390088

MHC will be offering open forums and trainings for employees to increase cultural and racial sensitivities and supports

Social Media Updates

Follow our  Active Minds club on Instagram, our Mental Health Peer Educators on Instagram, or follow us on Facebook

Website

Student Health Clinic/Mental Health websites have up to date resources in addition to those below