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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 every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 2:00pm in the Carino Dream Village (SU-1). Facilitated by BHCS counselor Mercedes Tiggs, LCSW for Umoja students.
  • Cafecito con BHCS - held 9:00am - 10:00am on Tuesdays: February 18, March 18, April 19 and May TBD in SU1-D for all Puente cohorts in spring 2025 by Mariana Guzman, LMFT.
  • Rising Scholars Weekly Check-In - held weekly on Fridays 10:00am - 12:00pm via Zoom and in person at the San Marcos campus Rising Scholars Clubhouse.

Note: Workshops, Skillshops and Community Forums are not professional counseling. If you would like professional counseling or mental health treatment, please contact the BHCS office at 760-891-7531 to schedule an appointment.

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