Basic Needs

Basic Needs Resource Guide

  • Child Development Center

    Location: Building 91

    CSUMB community members interested in enrolling children contact center for more info: 831-582-4550

    Parenting Students

    CSUMB Parenting Scholars Program offers one-on-one case management and resources; if interested fill out the Parenting Student Registry + double items Hub Pass

    Parenting Students Registry

    Are you a parenting student? Let us know! CSUMB would like to connect with all current and incoming parenting students.

    Receive newsletters, updates, and important reminders.

    Family Friendly Study Room

    Location: Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library, Room 2102

    Family-friendly study room providing a safe and a welcoming environment for student parents/guardians to study with their children.

  • Basic Needs

    Location: Building 12, Room 152
    Central hub for Basic Needs resources and info; on-campus food pantry accessible to all enrolled students; no cost for students

    Cal-Fresh Assistance

    The Basic Needs team offers assistance in the Cal-Fresh application

    Produce Truck

    In collaboration with Monterey County Food Bank
    Every 2nd & 4th Wed. (12PM - 2 PM)
    Location: Behind Otter Express; Parking Lot 16

    Basic Needs Emergency Fund

    Provides financial assistance to enrolled students facing temporary financial hardships

    Monthly Food Box

    Enrolled students get a free monthly subscription food box of non-perishables

    Fresh Access Program

    Enrolled students get $10 vouchers monthly for local + off campus farmers markets

  • Basic Needs Referral Form

    Provides financial assistance and additional resources to enrolled students facing temporary financial hardships

    Basic Needs HUB + Thrift Corner

    Location: Building 12, Room 152

    Thrift Corner: Donate/find donated baby-adult clothes (free for enrolled students)

    Case Management

    One-on-one assistance with a case manager after submission of referral form

  • Reproductive & Sexual Health

    • Condoms: Basic Needs Hub, Campus Health Center
    • Menstruation Products: Basic Needs Hub, Campus Health Center, Toiletry Pantry

    Toiletry Pantry

    Location: OSU (3rd floor), AS office
    Items include: menstrual products, hair care, soap, dental hygiene, shaving cream, etc.

    Lactation Room

    Location: Library, Room 1126

    Shower Facilities

    • College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences,
    • 2nd Floor Gambord Business & Information Technology building
    • Otter Sports Center

  • Student Housing and Residential Life

    Housing Questions: 831-582-3378

    Basic Needs

    Emergency Housing + Housing Navigator Support

  • Campus Health Center

    • Location: Building 80
    • Enrolled students can schedule appointment: 831-582-3965 (M-F; 8AM-5PM)
    • Students should bring their current Otter ID for no-cost or discounted rates
    • The Campus Health Center (CHC) provides urgent, primary, and diagnostic care, as well as referral services to students, faculty, staff, their dependents, and guests of the CSUMB community.
    • Outside CHC hours, seek medical care at listed Doctors on Duty (DOD) clinics. Present your CSUMB student ID for potential discounts; otherwise, payment is your responsibility.

  • Glow in the dark yoga + mindfulness 

    Location: OSU Ballroom (M; 5:15PM-6:30PM)

    Yoga with exercise is medicine 

    Location: Meeting House (W; 12PM-1PM)

    Personal Growth and Counseling Center (PGCC)

    Location: Building 80

    Enrolled students can schedule appointments:
    831-582-3969 (M-F; 8AM-5PM)

    Mental health services include:

    • 24/7 crisis intervention
    • telemental health
    • in-person services
    • brief individual counseling
    • support groups
    • psychoeducational workshops
    • consultation
    • educational outreach programs
    • referrals and resources