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.
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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) link to form here
- 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.
General Information
- 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
- 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
The Palomar College 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
- eBooks (Palomar College Library)
- Online Learning Support (CCCCO)
- Zoom Virtual Backgrounds (Palomar Branded Backgrounds)
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)
- 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)
Palomar College
Students enrolled at Palomar College may use the showers located in the Wellness Center (WFC-1). Students may submit a membership application and state they’re from a “Partnership Program” when enrolling. Members are given complimentary towels and can access both Women’s and Men’s showers during operational hours. There are no Unisex showers available at this time. Hours of operations are Monday-Thursday 7;30am-6pm, Friday 7:30am-2pm, and Saturday 9am-2pm.
Questions? Contact the Wellness Center front desk: Email: fitnesscenter@palomar.edu Phone: (760) 744-1150, ext. 2838
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)
- Need Help paying Rent or Utilities? 833-430-2122
- Community Housing Works, call: (619) 282-6647
- San Diego County Housing & Community Development Services
- Interfaith Services
- Rent Assistance for North County
- 211.org
- Housing and Homelessness Resources
- Find Help
- SAFE PARKING (Jewish Family Services)