Basic Needs Resources
Financial Empowerment Resources
Having a strong financial foundation is vital to ensuring students’ academic. There are a variety of resources available to students both on and off-campus to support financial empowerment; several are listed below. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµbasic needs resources that students are able to utilize are as unique as each student. Students are encouraged to explore the resources listed below and can connect with a CARES Center Case Manager for collaborative support in navigating their unique combination of options.
Food Security Resources
¾«¶«Ó°ÒµCARES Center works to support food security for ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ students. We work collaboratively with students and campus and community partners with the goal of connecting students' long-term sustainable food resources that meet their current needs. We assist students facing a range of difficulties from immediate emergency need to ongoing hardships accessing sustainable nutritious food.
Stable Housing Resources
Having a safe and secure place to live is imperative to students' success. However, there are many situations where a student's housing situation can change in a moment's notice. When a ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ student faces a housing emergency, the CARES Center helps to identify emergency housing options as well as support in securing long-term sustainable housing on and off campus.
Mental Health Resources
¾«¶«Ó°Òµcollege transition process is truly an exciting time as each student is embarking on a new journey of self-discovery and the pursuit of their vocational dreams. However, this transition can also feel a bit overwhelming and can be a time when students experience a large amount of stress and feelings of anxiety. No matter how you may be feeling, the CARES Center Case Managers help students connect with mental health care on and off-campus.