Health Services News & Events
3rd Annual Awareness Gallery 2024
The interactive exhibits will be open to the campus community and to the public from October 14 -28 with a free Opening Day lunch and Resource Fair
To kick off the exhibition’s opening, a Resource Fair and free lunch will be held on Tuesday, October 15, at the North County Campus and Wednesday, October 16, at the San Luis Obispo Campus. Attendees will be able to discuss preventative low-cost services including: STI testing, cancer screenings, contraception consultations, and community mental health services. A resource table with information from campus health resources and the local community will also be available in the gallery.
Library Hours:
SLO Mon-Thur 8am-8pm, Fri 8am -5pm
NCC Mon-Thur 9am-8pm; Fri 9am-5pm
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Need Medical Insurance? Need Help Navigating The Healthcare System?
It’s that time of year—open enrollment. And SLO County has a new enrollment counselor
to help residents get medical expenses covered.
Meet Bernie Rubio! Bernie helps people navigate the health care system in both English
and Spanish. People reach out to Bernie for support and with questions about health
insurance and finding affordable medical care.
Bernie helps so many SLO County residents in many different situations: someone is
hospitalized unexpectedly and is unable to pay the bill; a family arrives to the U.S.
and is unsure how to get health insurance; a Cal Poly student arrives from out of
state; a long-time SLO County resident is not yet old enough for Medicare but suddenly
needs health insurance…
“Taking care of our health in the early stages is really important. If we do that,
then it will save lives,” said Bernie.
Bernie encourages anyone to call him if they have questions, especially because you
might discover resources that you didn’t know were an option for you. Bernie speaks English and Spanish.
Bernie Rubio, Covered California Certified Enrollment Counselor
805-781-4838
2180 Johnson Ave, SLO
www.slopublichealth.org/misp
CCC Student Ambassador Program
Are you interested in becoming a student ambassador at Cuesta College through the CCC Foundation?
Student ambassadors will be trained by FoundationCCC around important community resources and public benefit programs that address students’ basic needs, such as CalFresh, Crisis Text Line, tax credits, and low-cost auto insurance. Throughout the academic year, student ambassadors will conduct peer-to-peer outreach to increase awareness, enrollment, and access to these resources. Student ambassadors receive an outreach toolkit to assist with their outreach activities and a stipend of $1,500 upon completion of outreach milestones. This is a paid volunteer position for Spring 2024.
Interested?
- Read more about the opportunity by visiting the webpage.
- Scan the QR code and apply
- Student Ambassador Timeline & Milestones
- Questions? Email: studenthealthcenter@cuesta.edu
Think Hopeful Wellness Program- Free and Confidential
Cuesta College Health Center is partnering with Think Hopeful, Inc. to provide a one of a kind wellness and mental health program. Here is your chance in getting access to personalized wellness. The Program offers students with science backed mental wellness material, anonymous connection with college students to interact, 1:1 dedicated coaching, Wellness Groups - and services are available during after-hours and weekends too!
Topics: stress, anxiety, relationships, nutrition, finances, general wellness.
There are no deadlines for registration since this will be an ongoing service. Students can register any time by emailing: Admin@ThinkHopeful.com. We will also have multiple information sessions in case students have any questions.
Think Hopeful’s Wellness Program FAQs
Form more information please email studenthealthcenter@cuesta.edu or Admin@ThinkHopeful.com
Concerned about a student?
Here are faculty & staff support lines:
WHAT IS IT? Are you concerned about a student? Notice behavioral or mood changes and unsure how you can support? You can have a direct consultation with a licensed mental health professional to support the student in a non-crisis situation
WHEN? Any day – you can expect a response within the same business day
HOW? Email Admin@ThinkHopeful.Com
WHAT’S THE PROCESS? No forms and no wait times. An email will allow you to confidentially consult with a licensed mental health professional (in a non-crisis situation). For crisis, please follow directions available here or contact the Student Health Center at studenthealthcenter@cuesta.edu or 805 5463171
NEAT PROGRAM IS BACK: NUTRITION EDUCATION ACTION TEAM
Meet with a peer educator to learn about nutrition, discuss your personalized diet
analysis, and set positive lifestyle and nutritional goals such as nutrition for athletics,
fitness, weight changes, or just to get a few ideas for SMART changes.
Schedule your FREE appointment today:
studenthealthcenter@cuesta.edu | (805) 5463171 |
Setting goals can be a great way to challenge yourself to make healthy lifestyle changes. Set yourself up for success by making your goals SMART: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely.
The college years are an exciting time of personal growth, but they can also bring academic, social, and financial pressures, which can worsen underlying mental health and substance use issues. By taking a brief MindWise Screening, students can learn if they have a behavioral health issue and learn signs and symptoms. Immediately following the brief questionnaire, they will see the results, recommendations, and key resources. Please, click here to learn more about this amazing tool and general ways to engage students.
Click here to take a screening.
Questions? Contact us for more information.
Visit The Center website if you need information about STI testing, Birth Control, Plan B, Condoms and more. Patients must call ahead to be triaged and directed regarding the process. SLO (805) 544-2478// AG (805) 489-4026
Public Health Clinic in Paso Robles is still open to see patients for essential services. They're open Monday- Friday 8-5 pm. You can call their phone line at (805) 237-3050.
Past Events:
Taking Control of Your Health: Women's Experience in Healthcare|Awareness Gallery|Insurance Representative
Nutritious November|Relaxation Room|Sleep Is Your Super Power|Week of Love|Winter Wellness Wonderland
Flu Clinic|Manifest|Know Your Status|Chill Out|Valentine's Celebration|The loneliness epidemic|Well-Bar
Eat the rainbow|3Tea Well-Bar|Photography contest 2019|Journey of hope 2020|Behavioral Interventions & support
Photography gallery|Rumba Class|SURVIVING 2020. Wellness During a Prolonged Pandemic |Photography contest 2020 | Valentine's month giveaway | Loneliness Epidemic 2021 | Happy Hour with Dr. Ashley Hart | Out of the darkness virtual campus walk| Journey of Hope 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month 2021| Suicide Prevention Forum 2021 | Awareness Gallery Press Release