Safe Horizons
Non-profit organization offers information, resources, and referrals for dating violence, homelessness, sexual abuse, and other issues affecting youth. 24-hour hotline for dating/domestic violence: (800) 621-4673
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.Self-Reported COVID-19 Infection and Implications for Mental Health and Food Insecurity among American College Students
Analyzing data from the sixth annual #RealCollege Survey, conducted at 202 colleges and universities in 42 states in the fall 2020, Hope Center researchers compared students based on whether or not they reported having had COVID. Almost 7 percent of … read more
Source: The Hope Center
Sidekick
Sidekick is a collaborative project combining the resources of six programs for CCCs under one, easy-to-use website. Each program is committed to helping you create engaging multimedia content that is accessible to all community college students.
Source: Sidekick
Signs of Potential Homelessness in a Virtual Learning World
This infographic is a quick, visual way to help teachers and other staff identify students who may be experiencing homelessness, as they connect with them virtually.
Source: SchoolHouse Connection
Six Tips for Supporting College Students during the Holidays
Earlier this year, SchoolHouse Connection, Youth Villages, and Juvenile Law Center created an editable toolkit for colleges and universities to help inform decisions to support students with experience with homelessness and foster care during COVID-19. As the semester comes to … read more
Source: SchoolHouse Connection
State Laws Supporting College Students Experiencing Homelessness
The majority of well-paying jobs created since 2010 require some education beyond high school. State legislatures have been actively supporting access and success in post-secondary education for students experiencing homelessness over the past few years. State legislation can provide a … read more
Source: SchoolHouse Connection
Student Resilience in the Face of Challenges at California’s Community Colleges
CA Homeless Youth Project partnered with a team of graduate students from Claremont Graduate University and interviewed 20 current and former community college students who experienced housing insecurity across California. The resulting report, Student Resilience in the Face of Challenges … read more
Source: CA Homeless Youth Project
Students Get CalFresh
CalFresh is a state program that awards you up to $193 a month for groceries. This website provides a step-by-step online application for students to apply for CalFresh.
Source: FCCC CalFresh
Studying on Empty: A Qualitative Study of Low Food Security Among College Students
Recent research suggests that the combination of high and rising college prices, stagnant family incomes, and increased enrollment of lower-income students leaves many college students struggling to meet their basic needs, including adequate, regular nutrition. This report explores the lived … read more
Source: Trellis Company
Support for College Students Experiencing Food Insecurity: How to Make Sure Everyone Has the Food to Succeed
Resource web page with overview of food insecurity, map links to college food pantries, and recommendations for ensuring everyone has the food to succeed
Source: AffordableCollegesOnline
Support for Immigrant Communities During COVID-19
Resources for undocumented communities during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Topics covered include: Addressing Fear and Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks; Health Access & Guidance Regarding Covid-19; Connecting To Free/Low-Cost Resources; Legal Rights and Supports for Workers; Housing; and … read more
Source: Immigrants Rising
The CalFresh Outreach (CFO) Resource Hub
The CalFresh Outreach (CFO) Resource Hub is available to all California College Campus Staff and our Far North Partners providing CalFresh Food application assistance. This collection of resources includes helpful webinars and trainings, eligibility information, documents and templates, our Campus … read more
Source: California State University Chico
The Growing Mental Health Crisis in Community Colleges
Community college students face significant mental health needs. To address these needs, community colleges need additional resources to provide students with mental health treatment and prevention services. This publication highlights some of the struggle patterns we are seeing evolve in … read more
Source: New America
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
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
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