Community Forums are supportive, community-based spaces designed with a specific student population in mind. Community Forums have the intention of building community and a sense of belonging with student mental health and wellness as the foundation for personal and academic success. Facilitated/co-facilitated by a licensed therapist or BHCS intern/trainee.

• Umoja Mental Health Hour - held in the Umoja Village (SU-30) on the following Wednesdays 2:00pm - 3:30pm: Sept. 10 & 24, Oct. 8 & 22, Nov. 5 & 19 and December 10. Facilitated by BHCS Counselor, Mercedes Tiggs, LCSW.
• SanaMente con Carino - held in SU1-D on the 1st Tuesday of the month 12:00pm - 1:00pm: Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2. Facilitated by BHCS Counselor, Mariana Guzman, LMFT, LAADC.
• Rising Scholars Weekly Check-In - held in the Rising Scholars Center (Clubhouse) on Fridays 10:00am - 12:00pm.
• Stonewall Chats - meet on the following Wednesdays at 11:30am in AA-140 or by zoom: Sept. 17 & 24, Oct. 1, 15 & 22. Zoom attendees must request an invite utilizing a valid Palomar email address.
• Gender Exploration & Transitioning Group - meet every Wednesday at 11:30m starting Nov. 5th through Dec. 3rd in AA-140 or by zoom. Zoom attendees must request an invite utilizing a valid Palomar student email address. Facilitated by BHC Counselor AJ Lewison, ASW.

Psychoeducational Workshops are stand-alone workshops or workshop series that are psychoeducational in nature with an element of care and support. These workshops have an emphasis on learning and practicing new coping skills. These can be facilitated by licensed therapists and/or BHCS interns/trainees, and any currently registered student can attend.

• Circle of Support Workshops - bilingual sessions will be offered in English & Spanish via Hyflex modality (zoom link will be sent after registration). Our circle of support is a safe and welcoming space to build community, a sense of belonging and share diverse ways to care for your well-being. Join from 12:00pm to 1:00pm on Mondays: September 8 and 15 and October 6 and 27.
• Comets for Recovery -fall dates to be announced. 
• Grief and Los Support - fall dates to be announced.

Skillshops are typically stand-alone workshops offered by the Student Wellness Advocacy Group, Active Minds, or a BHCS therapist/intern in collaboration with the Palomar Promise program. They are frequently more of an overview of a topic (e.g. Stress Management) as opposed to a deep dive into clinical material. Coping skills can be introduced to students related to the Skillshop topic.

• Managing Your Mood Series - fall dates to be announced.
• Health & Wellness Series - fall dates to be announced.

Skillshops are FREE for students and require registration. Visit our Health Promotion website for session registration and location information.