Part 1: 2-hour independent pre-work due Tuesday, August 19th

Part 2: Live in-person training Thursday, August 21st

Open to all students and employees interested in:

∙ Becoming certified in mental health first aid
∙ Learning how to help others in distress
∙ Gaining knowledge of signs, symptoms, and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions
∙ Engaging in experiential activities that build an understanding of mental illness
∙ Learning about evidence-supported treatment & self-help strategies
∙ Increasing personal mental wellness
∙ Free for Students & Staff of Cabrillo College, open to community members for a $50 (+ $3 credit card) fee. $150 Value!

Details

Virtual Prework Due: Tuesday, August 19th

Live Training: Thursday, August 21st

Room 913

8:30 am to 2:30 pm

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If you do not receive an email with instructions to enroll in the Mental Health First Aid Portal within one week of registering please contact SHS healthservices@cabrillo.edu (831) 479-6435.

Part 1: 2-hour independent pre-work due Wednesday, September 3rd

Part 2: Live in-person training Friday, September 5th

Open to all students and employees interested in:

∙ Becoming certified in mental health first aid
∙ Learning how to help others in distress
∙ Gaining knowledge of signs, symptoms, and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions
∙ Engaging in experiential activities that build an understanding of mental illness
∙ Learning about evidence-supported treatment & self-help strategies
∙ Increasing personal mental wellness
∙ Free for Students & Staff of Cabrillo College, open to community members for a $50 (+ $3 credit card) fee. $150 Value!

Details

Virtual Prework Due: Wednesday, September 3rd

Live Training: Friday, September 5th

Room 913

8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Click Here to Register

If you do not receive an email with instructions to enroll in the Mental Health First Aid Portal within one week of registering please contact SHS healthservices@cabrillo.edu (831) 479-6435.

Details:

Thursday, September 11th

900 Quad Aptos Campus

11 am to 2 pm

La Lucha Interna is part of HSI Weeks Wellness Day where we will celebrate inner strength, healing and community! Join us for:

• A Game of Loteria + Prizes

• Ancestor Alter

• Arts & Crafts

• Tortilla Making

• Interactive Drumming

• Therapy Animals

• Photo Booth

• Sound Healing (at 1 pm in room 913)

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In preparation HSI week, we’re collecting reflections from staff and students on what it means to find strength, heal, and feel supported. Your responses will help inspire others and remind our campus community that we’re not alone in our journeys.

Feel free to share as much or as little as you’d like—your voice matters. 💛

Submit yours here

Details:

Wednesday, September 24th

100 Quad Aptos Campus

10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Thursday, September 25th

Watsonville Breezeway

10 am to 12 pm

Student Health Services' Annual Health Fair brings you campus and community health resources to support your wellbeing! Stop by to learn about all the free and affordable ways you can be well for the coming school year, get your flu shot, grab a snack, pick up free swag, and ENTER OUR BIKE RAFFLE!

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Party Safe Toolkit, Harm Reduction Event!

• Harm Reduction and Partying Safety Info

• Narcan Distribution

• Drug Test Strips

• Safe Sex Resources & Free Condoms

• Vaccine Clinic: Get your flu shot ($3 & $22 preservative free)

Details:

Wednesday, October 22nd

Cafeteria Aptos Campus

11 am to 2 pm

Thursday, October 23rd

Watsonville Location TBD

10 am to 12 pm

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Tuesday, November 18th

Aptos Cafeteria

9 am to 2 pm

Volunteering

Please complete this form if you are interested in volunteering. Questions? Contact Patti Childress at Patti.Childress@redcross.org.

Volunteering Interest Form

Donating Blood

To schedule your appointment or for more information visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Sponsor Code: [CHECK BACK FOR CODE] or call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

If you have questions regarding your eligibility to donate blood, please call 1-866-236-3276. Identification is required.

For a limited time, the American Red Cross is screening all donations from self-identified multiracial and Black or African American donors for sickle cell trait. Gain additional insight into personal health and how screening may help patients with sickle cell disease in crisis.

BLOOD DRIVE WILL BE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH FROM 9 AM TO 2 PM IN THE APTOS CAFETERIA.

Any other questions can be emailed to healthservices@cabrillo.edu

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Details:

TBD

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Details:

Monday, December 1st

Cafeteria Aptos Campus

10 am to 1 pm

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Relaxation Space for decompression in preparation for finals week. Stop by to de-stress and de-compress. We will have resources and strategies to reduce test anxiety, mindfulness exercises, and activities like puzzles and art. Calming tea and brain-healthy snacks will be provided!

Details:

Tuesday, December 2nd through Thursday, December 4th

Room 913

10 am to 3 pm

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​Stress Less Handout