Student Health & Counseling Services: HOPE & Wellness Center

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 s*xually transmitted infections
* Nutrition and fitness
* Relationships
* Sexual assault and r**e
* Sexual harassment
* Sexual health
* Smoking cessation
* Stress management
* And other health issues

Hey Cougars! 🐈‍⬛🔸Halloween weekend is a fun weekend, but don't forget to recover and reset! 🔸Make sure to hydrate, rest,...
11/02/2025

Hey Cougars! 🐈‍⬛

🔸Halloween weekend is a fun weekend, but don't forget to recover and reset! 🔸

Make sure to hydrate, rest, and enjoy this Self-Care Sunday.

Time to get back into your routine! 🌱



☎️ 760-750-4915
(Mon-Fri @ 8:00 AM -4:45 PM)
or dial option 2 for After-hours

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Cougars, thank you to those who attended our depression and anxiety screening on October 21st! 🧠SHCS screened 130 studen...
10/29/2025

Cougars, thank you to those who attended our depression and anxiety screening on October 21st! 🧠

SHCS screened 130 students, and we could not have done it without our amazing staff support. 💚

If you were unable to attend the screening, Mental Health America offers online screenings! ⭐️

➡️ Scan the QR code (3rd slide) or visit https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/ (Mental Health America)
to take an online screening and learn more about your mental health! 🎃

➡️SHCS:
☎️ 760-750-4915
(Mon-Fri @ 8:00 AM -4:45 PM)
or dial option 2 for After-hours

(Image Description:

1st slide: The title reads "Thank you for attending our depression and anxiety screening" accompanied by graphics a group photo of SHCS staff, signed from SHCS and Active Minds, and pumpkins.

2nd slide: 4 photos of the event, note expressing SHCS Screened 130 students on 10/21 for anxiety and depression! Ghost icons.

3rd slide: Mental Health America QR code and resources for taking screenings online.

4th slide: Community resources and websites to learn more about mental health, ghosts with pumpkins icons.) ⭐️

🍁Happy self-care Sunday🍁 As October is ending, here are some affirmations to remember as the holidays are approaching. T...
10/26/2025

🍁Happy self-care Sunday🍁

As October is ending, here are some affirmations to remember as the holidays are approaching.

Take it easy and be safe this Halloween! 👻🐈‍⬛🧡🎃🕷️🤍

☎️ 760-750-4915
(Mon-Fri @ 8:00 AM -4:45 PM)
or dial option 2 for After-hours

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Happy Friday! Save the date for the Student Health and Counseling Services Men's Mental Health Month panel! In Movember ...
10/24/2025

Happy Friday! Save the date for the Student Health and Counseling Services Men's Mental Health Month panel! In Movember we aim to destigmatize men's mental health 🩵🫂 Panelists from different backgrounds and careers will be attending and sharing their stories. Food and resources will be provided!

📅 Wednesday November 5th
⏰5:30-6:30 PM
📍USU 2310 A (Meeting Room 2nd Floor USU)

☎️ 760-750-4915
(Mon-Fri @ 8:00 AM -4:45 PM)
or dial option 2 for After-hours

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Hey Cougars! 🌸 Happy Self-Care Sunday 🌸Here are some ways to declutter your mind on this Self-Care Sunday.Decluttering y...
10/19/2025

Hey Cougars! 🌸 Happy Self-Care Sunday 🌸

Here are some ways to declutter your mind on this Self-Care Sunday.

Decluttering your mind can reduce stress and anxiety and promote positive well-being. Midterms and exams can add to stress, so take some time to care for yourself this Sunday!

Here are a few ideas for activities to do!🥳

🌙 Remember to decompress and relax! 🌙

☎️ 760-750-4915
(Mon-Fri @ 8:00 AM -4:45 PM)
or dial option 2 for After-hours

(Image Description: The title reads "Ways to declutter your mind." accompanied by graphics that illustrates ideas & things to do. SHCS Logo) ⭐️

Hi cougars, your voice matters! ⁠⁠Join an open forum to learn more about proposed fee adjustments, ask questions, and sh...
10/14/2025

Hi cougars, your voice matters! ⁠
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Join an open forum to learn more about proposed fee adjustments, ask questions, and share your thoughts. Pizza will be served at all in-person sessions. 🍕 ⁠
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TUESDAY, OCT. 14TH⁠
@ 5-5:50 pm⁠
USU Meeting Rooms 2310 A/B⁠
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THURSDAY, OCT. 16TH⁠
@5 pm -5:50 pm⁠
Zoom ID: 871 649 751 01⁠
*Log in with your csusm.edu account⁠
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MONDAY, OCT. 20TH⁠
@ 12 PM -12:50 pm⁠
Clarke Field House 113⁠
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THURSDAY, OCT. 23RD⁠
@ 12 pm -12:50 pm⁠
USU Meeting Rooms 2310 A/B⁠
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Check out the proposed fees increase at: https://www.csusm.edu/proposed-student-fee/index.html
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Happy World Mental Health Day Cougars! 🧠💚🌍This year's theme is the equal opportunities to access to mental health suppor...
10/10/2025

Happy World Mental Health Day Cougars! 🧠💚🌍

This year's theme is the equal opportunities to access to mental health support matters - especially during global crises (Mental Health Foundation).

CSUSM Resources: ⭐️

❐ SHCS: ☎️ 760-750-4915
(Mon-Fri @ 8:00 AM -4:45 PM) or dial option 2 for After-hours
➤ Check out more SHCS services and resources: https://www.csusm.edu/shcs/index.html
❐ SHCS Health Assistance Fund (https://www.csusm.edu/shcs/haf.html)
❐ Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings (11/5, 4/1/26)

Other Resources: 🌻

❐ Low cost counseling: https://openpathcollective.org/
❐ Groundswell Surf therapy: https://www.groundswellcommunity.org/
❐ The Trevor Project: 24/7 Su***de Hotline for LGBTQ Youth, Call (866)488-7386 or text START to 678-678
❐ National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 988
❐ Mobile Crisis Response Teams: (888) 724-7240
❐ Veterans Crisis Line: 988, then select 1 or crisis chat

Learn more about mental health: 🌱

❐NAMI - Support groups & Education (https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/)
❐ National Insitution of Mental Health (NIMH) (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health)
❐ Mental Health Foundation
(https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/world-mental-health-day -55746)
❐World Health Organization (WHO (https://www.who.nt/health-topics/mental-health =tab_1)

✦ It’s okay to talk about your mental health today, tomorrow, and everyday after that ✦
(https://www.instagram.com/wearefeelgoodclub/)

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Hey Cougars, feeling out of sync? 🌙✨ Keeping your circadian rhythm balanced helps you sleep more soundly and wake up fee...
10/06/2025

Hey Cougars, feeling out of sync? 🌙✨

Keeping your circadian rhythm balanced helps you sleep more soundly and wake up feeling refreshed!

☀️💤Ways you can reset your internal clock:
1. Create a routine📝- Going to bed and waking up at the same time everyday.

2. Get morning sunlight☀️- Early exposure to sunlight helps signal to your brain that it's time to be awake!

3. Limit screen-time before bed📱- Blue light can trick your brain into thinking its still daytime, making it difficult for you to fall asleep.

4. Proper bedroom lighting/temperature 💡❄️- Improves overall quality of sleep.

5. Avoid alcohol/caffeine in the evening 🍷☕- Both Alcohol and caffeine are stimulants that disrupt sleep cycles.

6. Physical activity 🚴‍♀️- Regular exercise helps regulate your sleep patterns and reduces stress, making it easier for you to fall asleep.



References: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/circadian-rhythm/can-you-change-your-circadian-rhythm

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Join us on Firday @ 1 pm for our Cougars Cooking for Wellness nutrition workshop series: Healthy Ways of Eating and Meal...
10/06/2025

Join us on Firday @ 1 pm for our Cougars Cooking for Wellness nutrition workshop series: Healthy Ways of Eating and Meal Planning.

This workshop focuses on tips to eat healthier when eating out or prepping meals.

📅 Friday, October 10th
⏲️ 1 pm -2 pm
📍 Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TPUcDZxDS0aHLLoDTIMf5g #/registration

Hi Cougars! On this Self-Care Sunday, remember to take time for yourself and decompress! 🧘Stress can pile up, especially...
10/05/2025

Hi Cougars! On this Self-Care Sunday, remember to take time for yourself and decompress! 🧘

Stress can pile up, especially at the start of a semester, and enjoying a calming activity can keep you grounded. Whether it's going for a walk or reading a book, different types of positive activities can help clear your mind. 🌱☀️🧠

Student Health & Counseling Services are always available to help.

☎️ 760-750-4915
(Mon-Fri @ 8:00 AM -4:45 PM)
or dial option 2 for After-hours

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Mental health doesn't have to be spooky! 🎃 Join SHCS for our biannual Depression and Anxiety Screening! ⁠📆 Tuesday 10/21...
10/01/2025

Mental health doesn't have to be spooky! 🎃 Join SHCS for our biannual Depression and Anxiety Screening!
⁠
📆 Tuesday 10/21
⏰ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm⁠
📍 Forum Plaza

Learn about your mental health, resources for anxiety and depression, and the services SHCS has available for CSUSM students. ⁠🍁

👻Free pizza for those who complete a screening⁠
🍂Opportunity to chat with a mental health counselor from SHCS and ask questions about services or mental health if interested.

Student Health and Counseling Services:
☎️ 760-750-4915 ⁠
Mon-Fri @ 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
(dial option 2 for after-hours)

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Hey Cougars! 🌟 Let’s discuss a topic that deserves our attention: healthy s*x! 🛏️✨ Remember, healthy intimacy is all abo...
09/30/2025

Hey Cougars! 🌟 Let’s discuss a topic that deserves our attention: healthy s*x! 🛏️✨ Remember, healthy intimacy is all about consent and safety.

❤️ Consent is key! Make sure you and your partner are on the same page and openly communicate your desires and boundaries. When consent is involved, it can help make safe s*x enjoyable, and it can have benefits.
🛡️ Safe practices aren’t just smart; they’re s.e.x.y.! Prioritize protection to keep the fun going and worry-free. Remember, Cougars consent!

Let’s celebrate connections that uplift, empower, and respect! 💪💖 Share your thoughts on what healthy intimacy means to you in the comments below!

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Address

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/hope, http://twitter.com/csusmHOPE, http://csusmhealth.wordpress.com/

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Our Goal

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.