Healthfinder.gov
Website of the US Department of Health and Human Services offers information, publications, and other resources on issues related to health, fitness, and nutrition.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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.Housing Support for Homeless and Foster Youth: Implementing AB1228
SchoolHouse Connection has issued a new brief examining the implementation of California’s priority housing laws for students who have experienced foster care or homelessness. State law requires the California State University (CSU) system to offer priority on-campus housing to homeless … read more
Source: SchoolHouse Connection
https://www.mentalhealthapps.org
They are App Ambassadors for the suite of mental health apps developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs and its partners. These interactive mobile applications provide information, tools, assessments and support resources for people and families managing stress, anxiety, sleep … read more
Source: App Ambassadors
Hungry to Learn (Video)
Video highlighting food and housing insecurity and its impacts on campus life.
Source: Soledad O'Brien Productions
Identifying College Students Experiencing Homelessness
The Education Leads Home campaign has established a goal of a 60% postsecondary attainment rate for youth experiencing homelessness by 2034. Identifying these students is the first step in helping them complete their postsecondary education. From this webinar, participants will: … read more
Source: SchoolHouse Connection
Income Benefits for College Students
Many students are dealing with emergency needs resulting from the COVID-19 crisis and the consequent economic downturn. The economic fallout from the crisis is likely to last months, if not years, and it is therefore crucial that students take action … read more
Source: John Burton Advocates for Youth
Incorporating the Needs of Foster Youth Info into Community College Student Mental Health Plans (2014)
Foster youth have typically suffered from experiences far outside the norm of a typical childhood, and even outside the norm for other low-income, minority or first generation students. For this reason, the John Burton Foundation as prepared this document to … read more
Source: John Burton Foundation
Integrating Social Care into the Delivery of Health Care: Moving Upstream to Improve the Nation’s Health
Health care systems are paying increased attention to social factors, such as access to stable housing, reliable transportation, and nutritious food. These upstream social conditions help shape people’s health because they affect both the delivery and the outcomes of health … read more
Source: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Keep Your Benefits
The public charge rule, which will be enforced starting Feb. 24, 2020, allows immigration officials to deny green cards (among other visas) if they suspect applicants could possibly use government benefits in the future. Available in multiple languages and with … read more
Launching Nod to Address Social Distancing
Following COVID-19 shelter in place directives, the Nod app was rapidly to provide tips, tools and prompts to help students maintain relationships while staying safe and adhering to public health precautions. Using all of the same positive psychology and cognitive … read more
Source: Grit Digital Health, LLC and Hopelab
LGBTQ+ Resource Guide
LGBTQ+/Gender Centers for each California county.
Source: Foundation for California Community Colleges
Life on Campus: Balancing Work and School
This resource from Mental Health America focuses on the mental health aspects of balancing work and school, including what to do when feeling overwhelmed.
Source: Mental Health America
Making Ends Meet: The Role of Community Colleges in Student Financial Health
This special report analyzes survey data from almost 150,000 students at 255 community colleges in 2016. It includes several case studies of effective college supports and a discussion guide for campus administrators and staff.
Source: Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE)
Making the Case for Homeless College Students: A Case Manager Perspective
Case managers are often the first point of contact with college students in crises or distress, providing essential support for students in a time of need. This webinar will examine how case managers can be more intentional when working specifically … read more
Source: SchoolHouse Connection
MyCalFresh: Students
This website helps students learn about CalFresh eligibility and apply for benefits.
Source: California Association of Food Banks
National Center for PTSD
To provide veterans the world-class benefits and services they have earned – and to do so by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship.
Source: US Department of Veterains Affairs
National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness
The National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness is committed to ending hunger and homelessness by educating, engaging, and training college students to directly meet individuals’ immediate needs while advocating for long-term systemic solutions. NSCAHH has engaged tens of thousands … read more
Source: National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness
National Survey of Student Engagement
Through its student survey, The College Student Report, NSSE annually collects information at hundreds of four-year colleges and universities about first-year and senior students’ participation in programs and activities that institutions provide for their learning and personal development. The results … read more
Source: National Survey of Student Engagement
Nutrition.gov
US Department of Agriculture offers information on nutrition, health, weight management, shopping, cooking, and meal planning.
Source: US Department of Agriculture
Parenting While In College: Basic Needs Insecurity Among Students With Children
According to a new survey with 23,000 respondents from the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice. 53% of parenting students were food insecure; 68% were housing insecure; and 17% of parenting students were homeless in the previous year. This … read more
Source: The Hope Center