Meeting Basic Needs & Supporting Student Wellness
Presenters:
Lia Lara, Basic Needs Coordinator, Student Activities and Advocacy
Sadika Sulaiman Hara, Director, Student Activities & Advocacy
Gail Rulloda, Director, Student Accessibility Services
Kristopher Budi, Senior Director Economic Justice Department, Community Action Marin
Valentina Bravo, Program Manager Transitional Aged Youth Housing Services, Community Action Marin
Meghan Kehoe, Children-Youth-and Community Prevention Division Director, Center for Domestic Peace
Ada Lai, Community Partnership Coordinator, CalFresh
Thelina Gapinski, Program Coordinator, Indian Valley Organic Farm
Defining Basic Needs
Adopted from the CCC Chancellor's Office
Workshop Objectives
Overview of College of Marin Support Services
Community Action Marin’s (CAM) Student Supports
Application Process
The Link Between Housing Instability, Food Insecurity, Health, and Mental Health
Implications for Students in Academic Spaces
Academic Environment
Impact
Equity in Mental Health
Trauma Informed Practices
Practices you can apply in your classroom and workplace:
Supporting the Well-Being of Students
CONTACT US:
Psychological Services - call 415-485-9350, arosassanchez@marin.edu or afriasbravo@marin.edu
Student Accessibility Services - call 415-485-9406 or email sas@marin.edu
COVID-19 and Domestic Violence
Marin and Domestic Violence
Types of Abuse: PEEVSSSS
Strangulation
Digital Abuse
Reasons to contact C4DP
Contact Information
Meghan Kehoe
Division Manager
415-526-2535
mkehoe@c4dp.org
24/7 HOTLINE: 415-924-6616
English/Spanish
COM Provides Technology!
Where can a student borrow technology?
Student’s can borrow a laptop or hotspot through the COM Library lending program.
Lending Form: http://library.marin.edu/blog/borrowing-technology-devices
Questions?
Call (415) 485-9656 or email LibraryCirc@marin.edu
COM Care and Basic Needs
How can COM Care help with basic needs?
Office of Student Activities and Advocacy OR Basic Needs Hub
All COM Care needs: CSS 345
Location: 3rd floor in counseling suite
Syllabus
Basic Needs Statement:
Any student who has difficulty affording groceries, regularly accessing sufficient food to eat, has technology needs, wellness and mental health needs, is experiencing unsafe circumstances, and believes this may affect their performance in the course is encouraged to reach out to me. You may also submit a COM Care Report through the MyCOM portal for additional resources/services from the COM CARE Team.
COM Care Statement:
College of Marin has a Care Team to support students and intervene with issues of concern that arise in the classroom. If there is a concern, you may be contacted by the Care Team member. The Care Team is made up of Student Services staff and faculty. To submit a COM Care report, sign into your MyCOM Portal.
Food Access
For more information email : OrganicFarm@marin.edu
Basic Needs Hub, CSS 104 - “The Hub”
COM’s Food Pantries
Students must provide M00# to grab one hot meal and three snacks; soup bowls (veg options), juices, fruit bar, nut bars, chips, etc.
Extras from the food distribution will be offered at KTD campus at “The Hub;” fruit, pastries, and protein items.
KTD
Basic Needs Hub, CSS 104
Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 3:30pm
IVC
BD 27, RM 120
Hours will be posted on website and listed on the door.
visit: ss.marin.edu/food
Food Distribution
Wednesdays, starting January 29th, AC 255 overhang *May move over to the CSS building- still waiting if those changes are approved*
10:30 to 1:00pm (until supplies last)
Students:
Provide M00#
Bring a reusable bag
Attend at the stated hours
Stay in line - no cutting
One time use - don't go twice
Follow quantity signs - don't take more
Follow the operation mandatory instructions:
Community Members:
Provide first and last name legibly
Bring reusable bag
Attend at the stated hours
Grocery Items to expect:
Fruit, vegetables, packaged goods, and protein items (meats, eggs, etc)
SF.Marin Food Locator�Please note that food locations are subject to change so we encourage you to check here for the most up to date information.
211.org�Call 211 from your phone for the nearest food and shelter availability in your area.
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Food Locator
Food Access: When To Refer A Student
Signs to look out for:
Submit a COM Care report stating the concerns and crisis for further intervention.
We will meet with the student to evaluate the crisis/situation.
Assess options, including a possible food voucher.
We will take in consideration of academic standing for resources.
Resources are a short term solution while student navigates a long term plan.
Housing Support
Homeless and Housing Insecurity Pilot Program (HHIP)
Housing Partners
Community Action Marin
Homeless Prevention Resources
Followed by
Student responsibility to maintain from the plan and follow up.
Accepting referrals through COM Care
Eligibility
Homeless
Unsheltered, living in a vehicle, living in a place not meant for human habitation
At Risk
Losing their living situation with no safe alternative.
Not Eligible: apartment search, no emergency.
What are the steps?
IMPORTANT NOTE: College of Marin’s first time launching this kind of housing program. We are learning and developing as we go. This will not be instant, county support wait time is between 4-6 weeks.
Resources
The following articles and pages provide resources and ideas to help you succeed:
How to connect with key partners:�