Student Health & Counseling Services: HOPE & Wellness Center

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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

Physical Fitness Isn’t Spooky!Working out doesn’t have to be intimidating, and you don’t need a gym membership or fancy ...
10/23/2026

Physical Fitness Isn’t Spooky!

Working out doesn’t have to be intimidating, and you don’t need a gym membership or fancy equipment to get moving! 🕸️💪

This Halloween season, try our beginner-friendly spooky workout circuit featuring monster squats, zombie marches, spooky side steps, and more! 🧟‍♀️✨

Remember, physical activity doesn’t have to be intense to be beneficial. Find movement that feels good to you, start at your own pace, and celebrate the little wins along the way! 🫶

No weights, no pressure, just movement! 💚

Visual description: A Halloween-themed workout graphic featuring five beginner-friendly, bodyweight exercises: monster squats, zombie marches, spooky side steps, Frankenstein heel curls, and witch’s brew reaches. The graphic encourages students to stay active, move at their own pace, and have fun with fitness.

📚💙 Reading can be a powerful tool for reflection, understanding, and healing. Whether you or someone you know is navig...
10/22/2026

📚💙 Reading can be a powerful tool for reflection, understanding, and healing. Whether you or someone you know is navigating addiction, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, perspective matters.

Check out these 6 Must-Read Books on Addiction & Recovery:
📖 The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober – Catherine Gray
📖 Alcoholics Anonymous
📖 The Weight of Air – David Poses
📖 12 More Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery – Allen Berger
📖 Another Hot Summer – Olivia Pennal
📖 If You Love Me – Maureen Cavanagh

💬 Have you read any of these, or do you have a book recommendation to share? Let us know in the comments below!

(Background: Light brown wood background with white hand-drawn book doodles. Top Shelf Books: Turquoise, blue-and-yellow, and dark purple books. Bottom Shelf Books: Purple gradient, dark navy with a yellow drink, and bright turquoise books)

Cougars, remember you are never alone. Campus wellness resources and support are always available.

📚💙 Reading can be a powerful tool for reflection, understanding, and healing. Whether you or someone you know is navig...
10/22/2026

📚💙 Reading can be a powerful tool for reflection, understanding, and healing. Whether you or someone you know is navigating addiction, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, perspective matters.

--> Check out these 6 Must-Read Books on Addiction & Recovery:
📖 The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober – Catherine Gray
📖 Alcoholics Anonymous
📖 The Weight of Air – David Poses
📖 12 More Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery – Allen Berger
📖 Another Hot Summer – Olivia Pennal
📖 If You Love Me – Maureen Cavanagh

💬 Have you read any of these, or do you have a book recommendation to share? Let us know in the comments below!

(Background: Light brown wood background with white hand-drawn book doodles. Top Shelf Books: Turquoise, blue-and-yellow, and dark purple books. Bottom Shelf Books: Purple gradient, dark navy with a yellow drink, and bright turquoise books)

Cougars, remember you are never alone. Campus wellness resources and support are always available.

🔮 With Halloween coming up and all the parties that go with the holiday... 🎃 Remember Trick-or-Treat & Make Consent Swee...
10/20/2026

🔮 With Halloween coming up and all the parties that go with the holiday...

🎃 Remember Trick-or-Treat & Make Consent Sweet 🍬 If They're Too Intoxicated Stop & Retreat 🛑

🎉 Plan to Party Safely! Watch your drinking, create a safe word with friends, & have a plan and time to get home before you go out!!

🦸 Be a Superhero and save the day by being an active bystander!

💊 Watch your substance use! Know your limit, remember the clear-mind consent rule, and remember that you can never consent under any substances!

Have fun and be safe during a season of partying and dressing up, but don't forget that good ghosts choose consent!



(Image Description: White grainy background with a red transparent, watercolor-looking spot on the right of the flyer. Two transparent ghosts at the top of the flyer with word boxes and phrases below. Icons of a disco ball, witch hat, and candy wrapped up with suggestions for practicing good consent during the Halloween season and at parties below them.)

Happy SexE Saturday Cougars!! Today we have some common Myths and Facts to inform you about and be aware of when making ...
10/17/2026

Happy SexE Saturday Cougars!!

Today we have some common Myths and Facts to inform you about and be aware of when making decisions.

Remember to not rely on "common sense," and it's always best to do your own research and consult the experts. Stay safe!



(Visual Descriptions: On a tie-dye blue, pink, and white background, we see blue stars as well as 3 Oval shapes that include our information on common s*x ed myths and facts.)

Happy Fitness Friday Cougars! Today we are going to be talking about keeping a healthy relationship with food and your b...
10/16/2026

Happy Fitness Friday Cougars!

Today we are going to be talking about keeping a healthy relationship with food and your body! Above are some facts and tips to help you understand what a healthy relationship with food looks like, and some things you can do in your personal life to implement.

Remember:
✨ Food doesn't hold moral value.
✨ The scale only measures your relationship with gravity, not your health or worth.
✨ Your body deserves consistent fuel, movement that feels good, and a break from rigid rules.

[Image Description: Slide 1 displays a vibrant infographic titled "FOOD IS NOT THE ENEMY!" in bold, dark blue capital letters at the top, surrounded by colorful illustrations of cotton candy, a picnic basket, a burger, ramen, sushi, and coffee. The main section splits down the middle into a numbered "DO THIS" (blue circles) and "NOT THAT" (grey circles) comparison list highlighting healthy versus restrictive behavioral habits,

Slide 2 shows a digital graphic layout on a light blue background accented with faint, hand-drawn outline stars. The text blocks, written in a dark blue font, cover four main informational concepts: "The 80/20 rule," "There are no 'good' or 'bad' foods," "The scale doesn't determine your health," and "Avoid cutting out food groups."]

Think About It Thursday: Spooky Season, Safer Choices!Halloween is all about the costumes, parties, and making memories,...
10/15/2026

Think About It Thursday: Spooky Season, Safer Choices!

Halloween is all about the costumes, parties, and making memories, but let’s make sure those memories are good ones! 🧡🖤

💭 Think about it: How can you look out for yourself and your friends this Halloween?

✨ Pace yourself and know your limits
👯 Stick with your friends and look out for one another
💧 Stay hydrated and remember to eat
🚗 Plan a safe, sober ride home
🫶 Remember, you never have to drink to have fun!

A little planning can make a BIG difference. Have fun, stay safe, and look out for your crew! 🎃🧡

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Mental health doesn't have to be spooky! 🎃 Join SHCS for our biannual Depression and Anxiety Screening! ⁠📆 Thurs 10/15 ⏰...
10/15/2026

Mental health doesn't have to be spooky! 🎃 Join SHCS for our biannual Depression and Anxiety Screening!
⁠
📆 Thurs 10/15
⏰ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm⁠
📍Kellogg Plaza

Learn about your mental health, resources for anxiety and depression, and the services SHCS has available for CSUSM students. ⁠🍁

👻Free food for those who complete a screening⁠
🍂Opportunity to chat with a mental health counselor from SHCS and ask questions about services or mental health if interested.

Student Health and Counseling Services:
☎️ 760-750-4915 ⁠
Mon-Fri @ 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
(dial option 2 for after-hours)

(Image Description: "Depression & Anxiety Screening" with white and orange pumpkins, bats, and an orange bubble with the date, tim,e and place, SHCS Logo) 🎃

Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month: The 5Ds of Bystander Intervention 💜Join us to learn how to step up and sup...
10/14/2026

Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month: The 5Ds of Bystander Intervention 💜

Join us to learn how to step up and support others as a bystander. Stop by to learn essential safety skills, make your own custom phone charm, and write positive affirmations for the upcoming Dating & Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil.🎗️💜

📍Forum Plaza Square
🗓️Thursday, October 22nd
⏰12-1 PM

Bring a friend, grab some crafts, and help us build a safer campus community! 🤝✨

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Happy Wellness Wednesday, Cougars! 🐾College life can feel overwhelming, but checking in with yourself is a great place t...
10/14/2026

Happy Wellness Wednesday, Cougars! 🐾

College life can feel overwhelming, but checking in with yourself is a great place to start. 💭

Feeling out of place? Remember, you belong here.🫂
Feeling burned out? Take a moment to pause and recharge.🧘‍♂️
Feeling overwhelmed by screen time? Give your mind a break.📴

Be kind to yourself, take things one day at a time, and remember that you don’t have to navigate college alone. 🫶



(Image Description: A blue, green and yellow pastel-colored template with a brain and flowers at the top. Three numbered tips in yellow boxes for mental and emotional wellness, CSUSM logo. The tips focus on managing imposter syndrome, recognizing burnout, and taking breaks from screen time. Two yellow stars near the text.)

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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

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+17607504915

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