District Approaches to Supports and Funding for Students Experiencing Homelessness
A space for students to connect with one another to strengthen their well-being and support network across the state of California.
A Program that Provides Training and Technical Assistance
A space for students to connect with one another to strengthen their well-being and support network across the state of California.
Like so many mental health conditions, eating disorders are on the rise. Between 2013 and 2021, eating disorder risk rose 13% among college students. There’s a lot of new research about what contributes to eating disorders and the most effective … read more
This is a sample referral form (Word document) for referring students to health services.
This 4-part documentary film, Understanding Transition Age Youth, was developed in collaboration with partners in the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) and ReMoved Films. This film will serve as a useful awareness raising and educational resource for young people, … read more
Learn the facts about the most commonly abused drugs. Each drug page includes a brief overview, street and clinical names, the effects of the drug on the brain and body, statistics and trends, and relevant publications and articles written by … read more
Booklet on drug addiction, including its effects on the brain and new approaches to preventing and treating the disease.
Each Mind Matters: California’s Mental Health Movement created the 2019 kit to help community organizations, schools, and individuals raise suicide awareness during Suicide Prevention Week. The theme of the kit this year is Finding Purpose: Taking Care of Ourselves and … read more
This one-page referral form was developed to help connect students to needed services on campus across a variety of departments.
During the pandemic, eating disorder helpline calls increased by as much as 80% while the number of hospitalizations for adolescents with eating disorders more than doubled. Educators are often the first to identify signs of trouble in children and teenagers, … read more
“Know Your Rights” flyers can help get the word out about the rights of students experiencing homelessness, while also helping parents and youth understand how sharing their situation can increase access to and stability in school. SchoolHouse Connection created simple … read more
Many immigrant students and families experience homelessness upon arrival to the United States. Often, they are fleeing violence or natural disasters in other countries. Initially, they may stay with family or acquaintances due to the loss of their housing and/or … read more
CHYP compiled information from the websites of 50 of the state’s 114 California Community College campuses, all 23 California State University campuses, and all 9 University of California campuses. With the aim of empowering undergraduate students experiencing basic needs insecurity, … read more
California Community Colleges Health & Wellness collated these resources to help college faculty, staff, administrators, and students support their mental health, health, basic needs, and wellness. Please check back often as we will keep this list updated with new resources. … read more
Empathy is here to help you with everything that comes next after death of the loved one. We guide and support you along your journey of loss, giving you the tools to navigate and prioritize every task.
Artificial Intelligence has the capability to analyze user interactions and identify signs of distress, anxiety, or depression.
This resource offers practical tips for service providers to more effectively utilize technology to engage with youth. Also included are important considerations for ensuring young people’s physical, social, and emotional safety on virtual platforms. Learn more
PowerPoint presentation and training notes on sleep in college, including strategies for student services to promote better sleeping.
Source on injury data, by type, that can be filtered by specific demographics. Includes alcohol and other drugs.
The Equity in Mental Health Framework provides colleges and universities with ten recommendations and implementation strategies to help strengthen their mental health support and programs for students of color. The new Equity in Mental Health Toolkit offers additional support for … read more
This webinar will explore best practices and recommendations for the community college sector gleaned from John Burton Advocates for Youth’s (JBAY) year-long community of practice that included seven community college campuses across the state.