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Search our collection of guides, toolkits, templates, reports, and support materials designed to help students, staff, and faculty strengthen mental health, wellness, and basic needs on campus.
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The California Community Colleges Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Guidebook: 2026 Edition
Updated guidance for California community colleges on expanding student access to food and cash benefits by accepting CalFresh and EBT on campus.
Breaking Down Barriers: Guidelines for California Community College Homeless Liaisons
An updated guide for Homeless Liaisons with new 2025 information, tools, and best practices to support students experiencing housing insecurity.
CalFresh Access Update: Navigating BenefitsCal for College Students
Students and staff can use California’s new BenefitsCal portal to apply for and manage CalFresh food benefits, Medi-Cal, and CalWORKs.
Unlocking the Potential of Undocumented Students
A trauma-informed guide for faculty, staff, and administrators to better support undocumented students through culturally responsive strategies and campus practices.
Developmental Trauma Toolkit
Practical guidance for supporting foster youth in community colleges by addressing developmental trauma, resilience, and holistic student success.
Trauma-Informed Guiding Principles for Working With Transition Age Youth: Provider Fact Sheet
Key strategies for supporting trauma-exposed young adults (ages 16–25) with culturally responsive, resilience-based care.
The Healthy Minds Study Outcomes for 2023-24
Access national mental health data, interactive dashboards, and customized reports from the Healthy Minds Study for evidence-based planning.
What Works for Improving Mental Health in Higher Education?
Access national mental health data, interactive dashboards, and customized reports from the Healthy Minds Study for evidence-based planning.
College Mental Health Toolkit
Digestible tips, facts, and guidance for students navigating mental health challenges and building resilience on campus.
Soluna: Free Mental Health & Wellbeing App for Youth
A free, confidential app offering coaching, self-support tools, peer connection, and care navigation for Californians aged 13–25.
US National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young people
Key findings on suicide risk, mental health symptoms, and access to care among LGBTQ+ young people.
Policy Brief: LGBTQIA+ Health in Rural America (NRHA, 2022)
Strategies for improving LGBTQIA+ mental health access and affirming care in rural communities.
LGBTQ+ Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Resources
Critical support resources for LGBTQ+ students on mental health, crisis hotlines, and suicide prevention.
Listening to Learners 2023: Increasing Belonging on Campus
Insights from over 2,000 students and 4,000 faculty and staff on how to boost student belonging, confidence, and success through teaching and support practices.
Environments to Support Wellbeing for All Students
A research-backed guide for building campus environments that foster holistic student wellbeing, belonging, and resilience.
Basic Needs Center Toolkit
Step-by-step toolkit helping colleges build or enhance Basic Needs Centers to support student access to food, housing, mental health, and more.
MyHealthfinder: Personalized Health Recommendations
Get personalized health tips and preventive care recommendations tailored to your age, sex, and health status.
Equitable Access to Care Toolkit
A practical toolkit for colleges to expand Medi-Cal enrollment and connect students with health coverage, wellness resources, and basic needs support.