Basic Needs

Our goal in Basic Needs is to help students connect to resources they need to achieve their educational goals. We provide on-campus resources regarding food and clothing assistance. We also connect students to off-campus resources for housing, financial support, and beyond.

Services and Resources

We serve as your liaison to connect you to the following services as needed:

Food and Nutrition Center (SU-40)
Applying for CalFresh (food stamps)
Assistance with obtaining diapers, hygiene supplies, and period products
Comet's Closet - a free clothing resource for students
List of resources that are available in the Quick Guide to Student Services
Housing Assistance and Emergency Housing Resources

Community Partners

Please view our Resource Guide (food, shelters, mental health, etc.) to connect you with local resources within our district.

Crisis Hotlines

Behavioral Health Counseling Services

CA Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-843-5200

Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-385-4657

Friendship Line California (from the Institute on Aging): 1-888-670-1360

Immigrants Rising: Mental Health Connector

San Diego Behavioral Health Services

Peer-to-Peer Warm Line (Call 619-295-1055 or 1-800-930-WARM (9276) 3:30 pm - 11:00 pm 7 days/week to speak to a Peer Support Specialist)

San Diego Domestic Violence Resources (English) (Español)

Sexual Assault Hotline: 1800-656-4673

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 OR Crisis Text Line = 741741

LGBTQ Resources:
Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 OR Text START 678678
Victims of Crime Resource Center: 1-800-842-8467

Workshops, Information Sessions and Support Groups (Palomar College)

Student Health Centers - Events

CampusWell (online magazine full of helpful information and resources for college students)

NextUP (assistance for current or former Foster Youth in CA Community Colleges)

SWAG (Student Wellness Advocacy Group): Palomar College Peer education program that promotes mental health and wellness.

Technology Assistance (Palomar College)

Transfer Center Workshops

Technology

Foundation

eBooks (Palomar College Library)

The Foundation’s mission is to remove financial barriers to ensure student’s success. One of the Foundation’s core programs is providing emergency grants, textbook assistance, and educational support to students that are experiencing financial difficulties.

Emergency Grants/Textbook Assistance/Laptops

Online Learning Support (CCCCO)

Zoom Virtual Backgrounds (Palomar Branded Backgrounds)

Employment, Financial Assistance and Legal Services

EMPLOYMENT

State of California - EDD
Palomar College Career Center

FINANCIAL

Emergency Fund Campaign (Palomar College Foundation)
NextUP (financial and legal assistance for current and former Foster Youth)
Jewish Family Services (loan assistance)
Financial Resource Hub (Palomar College Financial Aid Office)

LEGAL

Jewish Family Services
LEGAL Assistance (DACA, Immigration Services, etc.)
NextUP (financial and legal assistance for current and former Foster Youth)

Childcare Information. Where can I get diapers?

You can receive up to 50 diapers per/child each month by visiting the Anita & Stan Maag Food & Nutrition Center in SU-40. For more information please call x7540.
Neighborhood Diaper Distribution Sites (Spanish) (English)
My Child Care Plan (find local safe child care providers)
Students With Dependent Children (Campus and Community Resources)

Where Can I Shower?

Palomar College

Showers are available for currently enrolled students (AP 5220) on the San Marcos campus:

1) Facilities for enrolled males: M Building (10am-6pm)

if showers are closed during 10am-6pm timeframe;
- contact John Hennessey (M-28), jhennessey@palomar.edu

2) Facilities for enrolled females: O Building (10am-6pm)

if showers are closed during 10am-6pm timeframe;
- contact Flecicia Heise (0-5), fheise@palomar.edu

Community Resources

211.org (variety of community resources)
Suggestions:
*Upper right corner of page you can pick your preferred language!
*Scroll to bottom of the page and you can click on 211 to make an immediate call from your cell phone!

Find Help (a variety of community resources)

Jewish Family Services (Older Adults)

Housing Information