The Hub
The Hub is located in SU-22 on the San Marcos Campus and is designed to be a safe place for students to visit who are in need of assistance with food insecurities, housing insecurities, financial insecurities or a related crisis. We are here to assist you and connect you to the appropriate resources.
Currently the SU-22 Basic Needs office is closed due to limited staffing. If you are in need of resources or assistance please call: (760) 744-1150 x2529
General Information
Behavioral Health Counseling Services
Behavioral Health COVID-19 Student Information & Resources
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
Mental Health Plan Information (by County)
Mental Health Resources during COVID-19 (for Families, Parents and Caregivers)
NextUP (assistance for current or former Foster Youth in CA Community Colleges)
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 Council (multiple resources list)
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
Self-Care Workshops (3rd Thursday of each month @ 3-3:30pm)
CampusWell (online magazine full of helpful information and resources for college students)
SWAG (Student Wellness Advocacy Group): Palomar College Peer education program that promotes mental health and wellness.
Technology Assistance (Palomar College)
How to request technology in canvas: Request Technology - YouTube
Or, follow these steps to request technology (must be enrolled in at least 3 units) throughout the semester (Laptops, laptop carriers, hotspot devices and Office Depot printing cards):
- Starting on the Palomar College Website, click on the top panel option that says ‘Canvas’
- Login with your student email and password. Don’t forget to include @student.palomar.edu as part of your email address.
- Click on the Canvas tile
- On the left-hand navigation menu, click on courses
- Scroll down in the navigation menu and click on ‘Comet Connect’
- At the top right of the page, find the ‘Request Assistance’ button
- It will prompt you to complete a help request. Under Type of Help Needed, select Technology Hardware. Under Details, let us know what technology you need to be successful in your courses (ex: laptop, Office Depot gift card, etc.)
- Submit your request and a staff member will get back to you in 3-5 business days and schedule a date and time for you to pick up your items.
Student Health Centers - Events
Resources on Race, Anti-Racism, Social Justice and Protests
Online Learning Support (CCCCO)
Technology Assistance (Palomar College)
Zoom Virtual Backgrounds (Palomar Branded Backgrounds)
Virtual Backgrounds (Courtesy of Starbucks)
eBooks (Palomar College Library)
Health Services (Palomar Colleg: Behavioral Health, Medical Health, Health Promotions)
CA Community Colleges Health & Wellness
7 Strategies That Will Help You Feel Better (What's Happening in the World Today is Out of Your Control)
10 Tips to Support Students in a Stressful Shift to Online Learning (Chronicle of Higher Ed)
Palomar College Performing Arts
Stay Enrolled (CA State Updates for CCC Students)
San Diego County COVID-19 Updates
SWAG (Student Wellness Advocacy Group - Palomar College)
EMPLOYMENT
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
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)
- Do You Qualify for CA COVID-19 Rent Relief? 833-430-2122
- Need Help paying Rent or Utilities? 833-430-2122
- COVID -19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program
- 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)
Services and Resources
We serve as your liaison to connect you to the following services as needed:
- List of Basic Needs and Resources at Palomar College
- Applying for Cal Fresh (food stamps)
- Assistance with obtaining formula or diapers
- List of resources that are available in the Quick Guide to Student Services
- Community Resources COVID-19
- Housing Assistance
- Emergency loans
- Textbook loans
Community Partners
Please view our Resource Guide (food, shelters, mental health, etc.) to connect you with local partners within our district.
