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Woodland Community College would like to cordially invite you, your students, and their families to our first ever Bienvenida online event! The event will be held online on Thursday, September 24th from 12-1 P.M. (please see attachments for details). If you all are able to attend and if you would please share this information widely in our community, we would be so happy to have you and your students in attendance!
Woodland Community College, Lake County Campus
Your College, Your Future - Tu Colegio, Tu Futuro
Office Number (which rings and accepts messages remotely): (707) 995-7914
Remote work cell number for texts: (707) 560-1880
Counseling appointments can be made online at: https://contactus.yccd.
STUDENT SUPPORTS
Ø With new COVID-19 measures, it’s now easier than ever for eligible California community college students to sign up and receive FREE money every month from CalFresh to help buy groceries. The average eligible student receives $150 each month and it only takes a couple of minutes to apply. Call 1-877-847-3663 (FOOD) or click here to fill out an application.
Ø If students have Medi-Cal and are in need of mental health services, they can call the number on their health plan membership card, or call their local county mental health line. For help finding what services are covered, call the Medi-Cal Managed Care and Mental Health Office of the Ombudsman at 888-452-8609
Ø If you are concerned about a family in need of food or assistance, or you need resources yourself, call 211, contact your local non-profit Family Resource Center, or apply for public benefits, which may include health care, cash aid, and food and nutrition assistance, through your county’s Social Services or Health and Human Services department.
Ø Resources, tools, and trainings regarding health, mental health, wellness, basic needs and more designed for California community college students, faculty and staff are available on the California Community Colleges Health & Wellness website. Specific COVID-19 resources are available on the home page.
Ø Wellness Central is a free online health and wellness resource that is available 24/7 in your space at your pace.
Ø Each Mind Matters offers resources, tools and activation kits for mental health.
Ø The California Youth Crisis line runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week: 800-843-5200. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides confidential assistance to anyone in crisis and their loved ones through a live chat and free 24-hour hotline at 800-273-8255. You can also text COURAGE to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
Ø Our LGBTQ students can also contact the Trevor Project by calling 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 for 24/7 information. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline is available from 1:00 – 9:00 p.m. at 1-800-273-8255. Or call or text the Victims of Crime Resource Center at 1-800-842-8467 for help.
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