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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

01/01/2026

Wishing every student a year filled with clarity, confidence, and community. May 2026 bring you balance, joy, and the courage to chase what matters.

(Image Description: blue background with fireworks saying Happy New Year 2026. New Dreams. New Memories. Same Happiness. Let's celebrate the gift of new beginning! May your days be full of color, kindness and laughter that never fades.)

12/11/2025

Hey cougars happy holidays! Here are some tips for supporting survivors!
Prioritize Safety
- Talk privately, not in front of partners, peers, or students. Avoid pressing for details — details can trigger or overwhelm. Let the person lead the pace.
Create Low-Pressure Connection
- The holidays can be isolating.
Offer gentle check-ins without expectations.
EX: “Thinking of you—no need to reply, just here if you need anything.”
Offer Alternatives to Stressful Traditions
- Some traditions can be triggering.
Provide options so the person doesn’t feel trapped.
EX: “You’re welcome to join us for part of the day, or not at all—whatever feels best.”
Validate, Don’t Pressure
- The holidays can intensify shame, conflict, and trauma memories.
EX:“It’s completely okay to step away or say no.”
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12/07/2025

Hey cougars! 🩵

This week, on Self-Care Sunday, you’re invited to focus on the idea of time management. If you’re someone who struggles with staying on track or putting things off (totally normal!), today’s a chance for you to explore a handful of smart, gentle ways to manage your time. ⏱️

Time management is an important ability to have, and to master it means to lower stress for yourself and leave more time for you to engage in activities you enjoy! ❄️

During finals week, time management is crucial, lock in and finish strong! You got this. 🦋

The 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)

12/01/2025

SHCS will be closed during the following times. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Tuesday, December 2 @ 8-9 am
Wednesday, December 3 @ 8-9 am
Monday, December 8 @ 4-5 pm

We will be open for the rest of the business hours during those dates.

12/01/2025

Don’t skip a beat for tomorrow’s CSUSM Giving Day. Bookmark our giving page now and help a student thrive at CSUSM with the Health Assistance Fund Scholarship: https://connect.csusm.edu/g/giving-day-2025/shcs-health-assistance-fund-haf-scholarships.

Your Giving Day gift matters and your support is critical, as every donation could unlock a cash award for the program closest to your heart.

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12/01/2025

❤️🌍 World AIDS Day 🌍❤️ Join us in raising awareness and taking action. Knowing your status is power!

📅 Thursday, Dec 4th
⏲️ @ 2-4 pm
📍 SHCS
💉 Free HIV Testing Available

Take a moment for your health, your future, and our community. Together, we can make a difference. ✨

12/01/2025

This semester, learning to slow down and take care of yourself can actually improve your grades. Self-care habits matter, and they’re so much more than just candles and face masks.

Here are a few tips you can try this semester - and feel free to share any of your own! 💛

The 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

11/27/2025

Happy Holidays! SHCS will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday on November 27 & 28, 2025.
We will re-open on December 1st.

If this is a medical emergency, please go to the nearest ER.

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11/26/2025

There are four chambers of the heart and exactly 6 days until CSUSM Giving Day when our proud Cougar family will come together to support the initiatives closest to our hearts at CSUSM.

Be part of something big and give with the on December 2nd to the Health Assistance Fund Scholarships or Survivor Support Scholarship for supporting students' well-being! Every dollar helps students in need!

https://connect.csusm.edu/g/giving-day-2025

(Image Description: a picture of five of SHCS mental health counselors and crash the cougar kneeling and smiling at a tabling event)

11/26/2025

🦃✨ Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at SHCS! ✨🦃 We’re so grateful for our amazing community and the support you show us all year long. 💛

Please note: We’ll be CLOSED on November 27th and 28th. We’ll be back and ready to welcome you again on Monday, December 9th @ 9 am.

Wishing you a holiday filled with joy, gratitude, and plenty of pie! 🥧🍂

11/23/2025

Happy Self-Care Sunday, cougars! ☁︎ How important can strength training be?

Lifting weights builds muscle and overall body strength, but it is also proven to reduce stress in the body and mind. Strength training also builds discipline, and requires focus to improve your mind and body!

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

(Image Description: The title reads "The importance of strength training" accompanied by a graphic detailing building strength and boosting health.) SHCS Logo) ⭐️

11/21/2025

Today is Trans Day of Remembrance. 🏳‍⚧

Today we honor and remember all the transgender and nonbinary lives lost to anti-trans violence. 🕯

Today we also celebrate those who are still here with us. Your existence makes the world beautiful. 🩵🩷

Trans people deserve to feel safe in every environment.

Trans people deserve life without violence.

Trans joy is revolutionary!

🩵You are loved.
🩷You are not alone.
🤍You deserve to experience joy and grow old.
🩷You are valued.
🩵Trans people have always existed and always will.

Today and every day, we can create changes to include our trans community to advocate for their safety, well-being, and mental health.

The second slide has a list of mental health resources for the Trans Community. Your mental health matters!

(Image Description: pink and turquoise background with title "Trans Day of Remembrance," candles, and hands holding trans flags and a heart.

2nd slide: Mental health resources are listed for the Trans Community.)

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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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