Supporting CSUMB students with compassionate, culturally responsive mental health services that foster personal and academic growth.
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The Personal Growth and Counseling Center (PGCC) provides free, confidential mental health services to all CSUMB students. Whether you're navigating academic stress, relationship challenges, identity exploration, or personal concerns, we’re here to help.
Our team of psychologists, social workers, interns, and trainees offer culturally responsive care through short-term individual counseling, group therapy, crisis intervention, and wellness programming.
Students can choose in-person or virtual telemental health sessions—no referral or insurance required.
PGCC provides students with access to crisis care, therapy, and wellness programs designed to support well-being and academic success. Services include crisis support, short-term individual and group therapy, workshops, and referrals.
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From managing stress to exploring identity, PGCC’s groups and workshops help students connect and grow together.
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Graduate students in psychology and social work gain hands-on experience through our APA-accredited and MSW internship programs.
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Help is always available. Students can call PGCC anytime at 831-582-3969 for urgent support.
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Whether you're ready to make your first appointment or just have a question, our team is here to support your journey.
The Personal Growth and Counseling Center is open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offers in-person and telemedicine appointments.
In the event of an emergency, call 911. Counseling is available from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, but you can access crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 831-582-3969.
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