Outreach & Campus Engagement

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SPS outreach and campus engagement is a multi-faceted and comprehensive way to reach Toro students. Through outreach events focused on prevention, education and stigma reduction, SPS staff are able to connect with the larger Toro community to increase students' mental wellness. 

PURPOSE & GOAL

Our purpose is to promote mental wellness by educating students about mental health topics and reducing the stigma associated with experiencing a mental health problem. The goal is to create a supportive environment on campus where students feel comfortable discussing mental health and asking for help when necessary. In order to reach this goal, we provide a combination of outreach engagements, including trainings, workshops, presentations, tabling outreach, & social campaigns.

WHAT WE DO

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

Below is the MHFA Schedule:

  • TBD
Student Mental Health Advisory Committee

The Student Mental Health Advisory Committee (SMHAC) was founded in September 2021 as a response for students to inform, engage, and shape the vision for Student Psychological Services. Student voices are essential in creating mental health services that meet their needs by:

  • Creating dialogue between students and administration
  • Provide feedback on the services and programs offered
  • Identify the unmet needs of students
  • Address the barriers of seeking services
  • Provide guidance on health service fee and budget constraints
  • Promote campus mental health services and information

If you are interested in joining SMHAC or if you have questions about the committee please contact Denna Sanchez via email dsanchez@csudh.edu for more information.

NAMI on Campus

The NAMI on Campus Club is a student-led organization that tackles mental health issues on college campuses by raising awareness, educating the community, supporting students, promoting services, and advocating for increased support. The club is open to all students—whether they live with a mental health condition, are family members or friends of those affected, or have a general interest in mental health.

NAMI on Campus aims to address the mental health needs of all students, ensuring they have a positive, successful, and enjoyable college experience.

If you are interested in joining NAMI on Campus or have questions about the club, please contact Denna Sanchez at dsanchez@csudh.edu for more information.

ToroWellness Program

The ToroWellness Program provides an opportunity for students who are passionate about mental health to educate and connect peers to mental health resources. 

ToroWellness Educators promote Student Psychological Services, increase mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and build peer social networking through role modeling and advocating. ToroWellness Educators are responsible for teaching their peers about mental health by facilitating presentations, discussions, small group workshops, and outreach activities under the guidance of the ToroWellness staff.

If you are interested in joining the ToroWellness Program or if you have questions about the program please contact Denna Sanchez at 310.243.3818 via email dsanchez@csudh.edu for more information.

PRESENTATION/OUTREACH REQUEST

We offer various presentations and outreach programs to the campus community, aiming to foster students' emotional and psychological growth and contribute to their academic excellence.

Remember, successful submission of the Presentation/Outreach Request Form is not a presentation confirmation. A staff member will be in contact with you within a few business days to further discuss your request.

Kindly complete the form provided below and, if possible, give us a notice of 2-3 weeks in advance for your request.

If you have any questions please reach out to:

JoAnn Aragon Valdivia
Health Educator
jaragon@csudh.edu
(310) 243-3818

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