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Student Health & Counseling Services: HOPE & Wellness Center

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Student Health & Counseling Services: HOPE & Wellness Center

The HOPE & Wellness Center is an extension of the SHCS department at CSUSM.

The HOPE & Wellness Center offers information, educational counseling, support, resources, and/or referral services for:

* Alcohol and other drugs
* Contraception
* Dating and domestic violence
* Eating disorders
* HIV and other sexually transmitted infections
* Nutrition and fitness
* Relationships
* Sexual assault and r**e
* Sexual harassment
* Sexual health
* Smoking cessation
* Stress management
* And other health issues

04/27/2026

Men’s Mental Health Month is in June and coming up soon! However, we should give more recognition to men’s mental health year-round! 🩵

Mental health is just as important to nurture as our physical health. Sometimes, men can struggle with addressing their mental health needs for fear of appearing weak and unable to “deal with it.”

Here are the facts:
‼️ According to Turnwell Mental Health, nearly 1 in 5 men experience some form of a mental health condition, and men are less likely than women to seek professional mental health treatment.
According to Nami (National Alliance on Mental Illness), men are nearly four times more likely to die by su***de than women.

These facts are staggering, but the good news is that we can do something about this crisis together.

Check in on the men in your life and be a listening ear if they need to talk. Sharing about your own struggles may help them to feel more comfortable opening up about their own. And to the dudes - remember that your mental health matters. It is ok to be vulnerable and talk about your feelings, fears, worries and stress. More than likely, the people around you will appreciate you for your honesty and vulnerability, and want to do something to help. Your feelings are valid and they deserve to be heard, not only in June but always!

IMAGE DESCRIPTION:
A green background with a graphic of a guy and a girl nurturing a brain, the words "Men's Mental Health: Important ALL the time" above the graphic, and the SHCS logo on the top left corner.

04/26/2026

Hey Cougars! This week we are discussing gardening, especially flower gardening, and its role in self care. Gardening and raising plants can be very rewarding and fulfilling when you see them bloom, so make your own little gardens to take care of! 💐

[image desc: flowers and pink text discussing the benefits of flower gardening and some simple tips to start]

04/23/2026

As gAyPRIL is coming to an end, SHCS wanted to shout out another member of our community who is very passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ students here on campus! 😊🏳️‍🌈

🧠 Dr. Jay, a clinical psychologist at SHCS, has been licensed since 2006 and has been a part of the CSUSM community since 2012. He has over 20 years of experience in college mental health and supports students with a range of mental health concerns.

⭐️ He notes, "I recently heard a phrase that sticks out for me, ‘Live Out Loud, since we find ourselves, once again, fighting for our rights in a harsh political climate.'"

🌈✨

(Image Description: Rainbow background, titled "Happy gAyPRIL from SHCS!" photo of Dr.Jay, drawing of man with rainbow flag, frog with rainbow heart, and small rainbow hearts in the middle of the text).

04/20/2026

Happy Monday Cougars! 💫 The semester is winding down, finals season is upon us, and with that brings preparation for the new semester, or graduation celebrations for those that have finally made it to the finish line!

While exciting, this time can also bring stress with final projects, tests, class registration, figuring out plans for graduation day, or even a sense of discouragement for students that are anxious to be finished with their degree and are not yet there.

Cougars, if you’re feeling that way, we want to assure you that you're not alone. College can feel like a lengthy process at times, as plans can change and balancing your workload can become stressful. The finish line can start to seem far off. It isn’t uncommon for mental health to be affected along the way.

While it can be easy to become overwhelmed with the path to graduation, we want to remind you to:
- Focus on taking things one step at a time - While thinking ahead can be beneficial, doing it frequently can start to cause stress
- Consider inviting others into the process so that you can have the support you deserve along the way. Have conversations with academic advisors to refine your plan, talk to a trusted mentor about how you’re feeling, or attend counseling.

Remember, college is not a one-size-fits-all journey. Reflect on how far you have come already, and view the journey ahead as having limitless potential and an opportunity, rather than a setback or checklist. 🙂

IMAGE DESCRIPTION:
A beige background with the SHCS logo in the top left corner, the words "One step at a time, you'll get there" in the top center, and a graphic of graduates below the words.

04/19/2026

Hey Cougars! 💙

Today we are discussing self-care in college students and ways to increase your health to help your mental health! Take care of yourselves over the summer and have fun! ☀️

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04/16/2026

Happy Gaypril from Student Health & Counseling Services! This month we want to highlight staff members who identify with the LGBTQ+ community! 🌸🌈

🌟 The interim director of counseling & psychological services, Dr. Lissa Lim, shares: "I am bisexual, bilingual, and biracial and very proud of all my bi-ness!" and "The most recent bi-affirming book I read is Bi by Dr. Julia Shaw. I highly recommend it to all my bi siblings out there." 📚️

💜🩷💙

(Image Description: Title "Happy Gaypril from SHCS", rainbow corner background, photo of Dr. Lissa Lim, two quotes from her, small girl with Bi flag, girl with rainbow flag and "equal rights" sign, CSUSM logo)

04/13/2026

Hey, Cougars! We hope you had a restful spring break! 🌷🌸🌼🐰🐣

Perhaps you spent time with friends and/or loved ones, picked up old hobbies (or new ones!), went on a trip, or simply sat back and did nothing at all. 😎🌴 A well-deserved (and likely much needed) break!

It might feel a little difficult to bounce back from that and regain your focus on studying and other commitments. We want to remind you that rest doesn’t end with spring break. Make sure to implement mini breaks throughout your day and week to care for yourself. 🙂

While worries may still tug at us, take this as a reminder that our mental health matters. When you find yourself feeling stressed over that next exam, that interview, the five assignments that all happened to fall under the same due date, or your to-do list for the week, remember that while we can’t always control the outcome of something, we can take control of our thoughts and habits. Including taking some time out for self-care, as that is sure to help your focus much more than worry. 🙂

We’re almost to the finish line!

IMAGE DESCRIPTION:
A beige watercolor background with graphics of white flowers along the edges, a graphic with a quote (found on Canva) about worrying in the center, and the SHCS logo in the top right corner.

04/12/2026

Hey Cougars! 🐝

This Sunday we are making compliment gardens! Compliment gardens are a useful tool when you are having trouble remembering your worth to others. Creating one is a useful self-care technique to help your future self if this is something you might struggle with. 🪴

[image desc: garden imagery with a self-care technique of collecting compliments to read at a later time]

04/10/2026

Gather with fellow student leaders from throughout the California State University (CSU) system. Reach for the stars at this Peer Leadership Summit, where emotional intelligence, resilience and growth come together to shape confident, connected leaders.

Join us on Friday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., via Zoom
Space is Limited | Register Now!
Register to join us virtually at bit.ly/CSUGravityofGrowth to secure your seat.

Attendees will receive a $20 Amazon gift card for attending and completing a post-survey following the summit. To receive the gift card, students must use their campus email in the post-survey.

Closed captioning will be provided. For any other disability-related accommodations or questions, please contact Melissa Norris at melissaw@csufresno.edu.

(Image Description: A simple CSU flyer titled “The Gravity of Growth.” It lists the Peer Leadership Summit on April 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Zoom. It mentions themes of emotional intelligence, resilience, and growth, plus a $20 Amazon gift card for attendees who complete the post‑survey.)

04/09/2026

Desert sunsets, good music, and staying safe. 🌵✨
Before you head to Coachella, grab Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and a drink‑spike test.

Look out for your friends and enjoy the weekend the smart way. 💛

(Image Description: Coachella festival scene with Ferris wheel and crowds, overlaid with images of Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and drink‑spike tests, plus text promoting free safety supplies from SHCS.)

04/05/2026

Hey Cougars! 🧠

Today we will be discussing self-care and its proven benefits to your well-being. Make sure that your self care is consistent and helpful to you! ⭐️

Remember: mental health is important!

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04/01/2026

Bring your voice, passion, and leadership to the HOPE & Wellness Team! 💙

We’re hiring CSUSM students with 2nd‑year standing or above who want to make a real impact on campus by helping our team facilitate workshops and presentations, coordinate programs, and lead campus outreach that supports student well‑being. 🍎

Apply online by May 10, 2026!

(Image Description: A recruitment poster for CSUSM Student Health & Counseling Services shows students in blue polos near a campus sculpture, smiling as a team. It announces hiring for Peer Health Educators, Sexual Violence Prevention Educators, HOPE Interns, and Healthy Cougar Volunteers. Students are encouraged to apply online by May 10, 2026, with a link to the program’s webpage.)

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333 S Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA
92078

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:45pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:45pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:45pm
Thursday	8am - 4:45pm
Friday	8am - 4:45pm

Telephone

+17607504915

Website

http://www.csusm.edu/shcs, http://www.csusm.edu/hope, http://twitter.com/csusmHOPE, http://csusmhealth.wordpress.com/

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Our goal at the HOPE & Wellness Center is to provide effective Health Education programs to help students develop healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices. Through the center, we engage students in dialogues about various health topics through workshops, outreach events and one on one educational counseling.