Department of Health, Human Services and Public Policy
Helping our CHHS Otters Stay Afloat
CHHS students have free access to many resources both on campus and through the local community. Here is a compiled list of helpful links and info about resources free to all CSUMB students, updated as we hear of new or changed opportunities.
A Raft of Resources
Here is a helpful list of links and info about resources free to all CSUMB students, updated as we hear of new or changed opportunities.
FOOD RESOURCES:
CalFresh
-- a nutrition assistance program that provides monthly funds for groceries for individuals and families who are eligible.
FreshAccess
--a program that enables students to receive fresh produce at select local farmers markets.
The Hub
--the main campus food pantry which is also a space for students to connect with resources to assist them with meeting their basic needs
Otter Bites
--the supplemental snack pantry created by and maintained by the CHHS Program staff in collaboration with All In Monterey County. Otter Bites is available to the CSUMB community during the HHSPP Department posted business hours in Ocean Hall Suite D.
All In Monterey County Giving Market and Food Drive
--a local nonprofit providing free food weekly to the community via Giving Markets in Marina and a Food Drive Thru in Seaside, in partnership with the Food Bank for Monterey County and local grocers.
FINANCIAL RESOURCES:
CSUMB Emergency Fund
--financial assistance for students who may encounter temporary financial hardship due to unforeseen and catastrophic life events.
CSUMB Scholarships
--CSUMB offers many scholarships for students. Take special note of the scholarship available only to CHHS students, which was created and funded by one of our own CHHS professors! Read the story behind the Louis Siebenmorgen scholarship.
External Scholarships
--A list compiled by CSUMB of various scholarships offered by private agencies and organizations
EMOTIONAL/MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
COMING SOON
OTHER RESOURCES
coming soon