Student Health & Counseling Services: HOPE & Wellness Center

Student Health & Counseling Services: HOPE & Wellness Center The HOPE & Wellness Center is an extension of the SHCS department at CSUSM.

The HOPE & Wellness Center offers information, educational counseling, support, resources, and/or referral services for:

* Alcohol and other drugs
* Contraception
* Dating and domestic violence
* Eating disorders
* HIV and other s*xually transmitted infections
* Nutrition and fitness
* Relationships
* Sexual assault and r**e
* Sexual harassment
* Sexual health
* Smoking cessation
* Stress management
* And other health issues

💜 Your story matters. Your voice is powerful. 💙⁠⁠Hello Cougars! CSUSM’s SHCS: Sexual Violence Advocacy & Education is lo...
07/18/2025

💜 Your story matters. Your voice is powerful. 💙⁠
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Hello Cougars! CSUSM’s SHCS: Sexual Violence Advocacy & Education is looking for 4 student, staff, or faculty panelists to bravely share their experiences navigating life and resources as survivors of s*xual harm.⁠
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This upcoming Speaker Panel will be a space of healing, strength, and shared voices, and you are welcome here. Whether you’re ready to speak or want to support, this event is for you. 🫂🎤⁠
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💫 You are not alone.⁠
💫 It was not your fault.⁠
💫 Your voice can empower others.⁠
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📍 Cal State San Marcos – USU A & B⁠
📆 Wednesday, 09/17/2025⁠
🕛 12:00–1:30 PM⁠
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💌 To sign up or learn more, email advocates@csusm.edu or call 760-750-4912.⁠
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🌷Come as you are — your presence, voice, or support is enough. 💜💙⁠
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Happy Sex-e Saturday! Have you ever heard these common nicknames? If you have, here is the anatomically correct terminol...
05/10/2025

Happy Sex-e Saturday!

Have you ever heard these common nicknames? If you have, here is the anatomically correct terminology.

Using anatomically correct terms for body parts can greatly benefit body image and self-esteem, along with removing any sense of shame or taboo around those body parts.

Call it what it really is!💕

*xeducation *xualhealtheducation

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Happy Wellness Wednesday!Finals week is next week and that means it might be time to study. Listening to music while stu...
05/07/2025

Happy Wellness Wednesday!

Finals week is next week and that means it might be time to study. Listening to music while studying has proven to have quite a few benefits, and we decided to share some of them with you today. Just be careful not to get side-tracked and start a concert in your room! Happy studying!



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May is ! ❇️ Together, we can aim to break the stigma and start open conversations about mental health. ⚠️ Content Warni...
05/05/2025

May is ! ❇️ Together, we can aim to break the stigma and start open conversations about mental health.

⚠️ Content Warning: The following slides contain information that may be sensitive or triggering ⚠️

It’s OK to not be OK. May is a reminder to check in on your mental health and ask for help if you need it. ❤️‍🩹

Reminders if you have not heard it today:
☀️ You are enough
☀️ You & your mental health matter
☀️ You are loved
☀️ You matter

The Student Health & Counseling Center is here for you!
☎️ (760) 750-4915
*(option 2 for a counselor after-hours)

Outside resources
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☎️ Su***de and Crisis Lifeline- 988​
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☎️ 211 for Basic Needs (San Diego), including mental health​
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☎️ Substance Abuse and Mental Health National Hotline ​
1(800) 662-4357


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It's Sex-E Saturday! Today, we are talking about s*x and grief. Grief is the natural emotional response to loss, typical...
05/03/2025

It's Sex-E Saturday! Today, we are talking about s*x and grief.

Grief is the natural emotional response to loss, typically involving sadness, shock, and numbness, but also other emotions like anger, denial, or guilt. These emotions can also affect the way we think or view s*xual desire and intimacy.

Grief may make engaging in s*xual intimacy harder, while you could also experience a heightened s*xual desire.

When you are grieving, it may help to be open and acknowledge how you are feeling about s*x.

We're here if you need anything.

Call SHCS at (760) 750-4915

*xeducation *xandgrief *xualhealtheducation

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Happy Wellness Wednesday, Cougars!As we approach the end of the semester, the finish line is just in sight! Whether you'...
05/01/2025

Happy Wellness Wednesday, Cougars!

As we approach the end of the semester, the finish line is just in sight! Whether you're waiting to cross the stage at graduation or just waiting for summer break, don't let stress overcome you these last couple of weeks. Here's a few tips for stress management. You're doing amazing, and keep it going!



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A hangover is your body’s reaction to drinking too much alcohol — and it's not just about a headache. 😵‍💫 - Dehydratio...
05/01/2025

A hangover is your body’s reaction to drinking too much alcohol — and it's not just about a headache. 😵‍💫

- Dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, irritated stomach lining, poor sleep, and the buildup of a toxic byproduct called acetaldehyde all contribute to that miserable 'morning after' feeling.
- Acetaldehyde, a toxic byproduct of alcohol, builds up in your body and causes many hangover symptoms like nausea and headaches.

Basically, your body’s working overtime to recover. 🧠💧

References: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) – https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/

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Today, our team wears denim to stand in solidarity with survivors and raise awareness for Denim Day. Together, we suppor...
04/30/2025

Today, our team wears denim to stand in solidarity with survivors and raise awareness for Denim Day. Together, we support the fight against s*xual violence and promote education, empathy, and change.

Today is Denim Day - here are 5 ways that you can support a survivor of s*xaul assault. 1.Believe Them Survivors often f...
04/30/2025

Today is Denim Day - here are 5 ways that you can support a survivor of s*xaul assault.

1.Believe Them
Survivors often fear of not being taken seriously. Your belief in them is powerful.

2. Listen Without Interruption
Let them share as much or as little as they want - don’t press for details.

3. Avoid Judgment or Blame
Never ask - “What were you wearing?” or “Why didn’t you report it?”.
Focus on affirming their strength.

4. Ask What They Need
Try- “What would be helpful for you right now?”
Let them guide their next steps.

5. Offer Resources, Not Pressure
Share support hotlines, counselors, or campus resources.
Let them decide if/when to use them.

6. To every survivor: Thank you. Sharing your experience and reaching out takes strength — and we see you.
You are not alone. You are believed. You are supported.
Both are powerful acts of courage, and we’re here to walk beside you every step of the way.

If you need to speak to an advocate at SHCS, please call 760-750-4915 or email advocates@csusm.edu. Or you can access Center for Community Solutions 24/7 Crisis Helpline: (888) 385-4657

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🌟 Beyond the Campus: Empowering Resources for Our Cougars! 🌟 ⁠⁠Did you know that just a short drive from CSUSM, there ar...
04/30/2025

🌟 Beyond the Campus: Empowering Resources for Our Cougars! 🌟 ⁠
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Did you know that just a short drive from CSUSM, there are incredible resources dedicated to supporting you? Whether you’re seeking guidance, a safe space, or simply someone to talk to, places like the One Safe Place, Women’s Resource Center (WRC), and Center for Community Solutions are here for you! 🐾✨ Swipe left to gather information on the types of assistance these supportive organizations can offer and contact information!🦾⁠
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Don’t let your journey stop at the campus gates—explore these amazing options and take charge of your well-being. You’ve got this, Cougars! 💪❤️⁠

Hey Cougars, happy Wellness Wednesday! This week we have 5 prompts for those of us who enjoy journaling at the end of th...
04/23/2025

Hey Cougars, happy Wellness Wednesday!

This week we have 5 prompts for those of us who enjoy journaling at the end of the day. Journaling is a really great stress reliever, as it allows you to put your thoughts on the paper instead of in your head. It's also a great grounding and mindfulness technique that allows you to reflect on your day and show yourself some love.



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Address

333 S Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA
92078

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:45pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:45pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:45pm
Thursday 8am - 4:45pm
Friday 8am - 4:45pm

Telephone

+17607504915

Website

http://www.csusm.edu/hope, http://twitter.com/csusmHOPE, http://csusmhealth.wordpress.com/

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Our Goal

Our goal at the HOPE & Wellness Center is to provide effective Health Education programs to help students develop healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices. Through the center, we engage students in dialogues about various health topics through workshops, outreach events and one on one educational counseling.