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Mental Health Awareness Month 2024: Take a Mental Health Moment


May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Since its inception in 1949, MHAM has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. This year, Coastline is joining the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with the Take the Moment campaign. We encourage you to join us in fostering open dialogues, cultivating empathy and understanding. This campaign also champions the importance of destigmatizing mental health by normalizing the practice of taking moments to prioritize mental health care without guilt or shame.

Take A Mental Health Moment at Coastline's Inaugural Mental Health Fair!


Coastline is excited to hold our inaugural Mental Health Fair this week! All Coastline Dolphins - students and employees - are welcome to join the Mental Health Services team in the following activities on May 15-17, as we #TakeAMentalHealthMoment and attend to our mental wellbeing. We hope to see you there!


Loving Through the Struggle

Join us for this webinar presented by Amanda Wilson of the National Alliance Mental Illness of Orange County to learn how to help a friend or loved one struggling with a mental illness. Feel equipped to better emotionally connect, communicate, and manage your own feelings when interacting with your loved one’s mental health challenges.

Wednesday, May 15th

2:00pm - 3:00pm (PDT)

Online via Zoom


Social Time

Coastline students and employees take some time to self-care and/or enjoy time with friends and colleagues in our community areas. You will find table games, gratitude journals, and coloring materials available to you.

Thursday, May 16th

9:00am - 5:00pm

Employees: In-Person @ Student Services Center, 1st and 2nd floor breakrooms

Students: In-Person @ Student Services Center, Student Lounge (Room 203)


The Mind and Body Connection

Center yourself before you start your day with virtual yoga. Clear your space and lay out your mats. We’ll provide the instructor. Poses can be modified for beginner to expert level.

Friday, May 17th

8:00am - 9:00am (PDT)

Online via Zoom


Feed the Body

As we nourish our minds this week, let’s not forget to nourish the body. Tacos will be provided free of charge to all Coastline students and employees. Get your meal ticket the day of the event by stopping by the Coastline Mental Health Services table prior to ordering your tacos.

Friday, May 17th

12:30pm - 2:30pm

In-Person @ Student Services Center, parking lot

From the Coastline Blog:

New "Piece of Mind Mondays" Blog Series with Claudia Vernon!


The Coastline Blog is excited to introduce a brand new weekly blog series focusing on mental health featuring guest contributor Claudia Vernon, Coastline College’s Director of Student Mental Health Services! Every Monday you can look forward to a new “piece of mind” blog with insight, tips, and resources about mental health. To kick off the series, let’s dive into a delicious and nutritious Healthy Mind Platter and learn how to best balance all the important ingredients to balanced mental health! Check out Piece of Mind Mondays: The Healthy Mind Platter & Physical Time!

Celebrate Virtually:

Mental Health Awareness Month Zoom Backgrounds


Take the opportunity during your next virtual meeting to fight stigma, provide support, educate, and advocate with Coastline Mental Health Awareness Zoom backgrounds. Download yours at coastline.edu/zoom-backgrounds!

Calling All Coastline Writers & Artists! Storyline Issue 6 Needs You!


Our editors seek submissions for the Fall 2024 issue of StoryLine, Coastline's Online "Arts and Letters" Magazine!


What to Submit: 

  • Art (drawings, paintings, graphic designs): scan and send in high-res .jpg format
  • Photography: send up to 5 images in high-res .jpg format
  • Poetry: send up to 5 poems in one Word document (.docx or .doc)
  • Essays: 1,500 words maximum as a Word document (.docx or .doc)
  • Short stories: 1,500 words maximum as a Word document (.docx or .doc)
  • Digital stories: send a link to a YouTube video (must be correctly captioned)


Submit your work by filling out our Submission Form. The deadline for all submissions is July 1, 2024.


For more information, check out the Storyline Submissions event page. Questions? Email Faculty Advisor Oceana Callum or Managing Student Editor Michaela Davis.

Upcoming Events

 

Adult Education Event

Adult Education Bridge Day. Attendees from Huntington Beach Adult School and Lincoln Education Center will be attending a day of workshops centered on Adult Education.

Wednesday, May 15th

9:00am - 1:00pm

In-Person @ Garden Grove Campus, Rooms 103, 122, 250/251

Financial Aid Q&A

The semester is coming to an end, come join our last financial aid workshop for the semester to check on your status, and get any questions answered.

Wednesday, May 15th

10:00am - 11:00am (PDT)

Online via Zoom - Register to Attend

AAPI Heritage Month: Bystander Intervention Training

Empower yourself with essential bystander intervention skills and strategies to foster a safer and more inclusive environment for all members of our community. Let's stand together and make a positive difference!

Wednesday, May 15th

11:00am - 12:30pm

In-Person @ Student Services Center, Room 109

Black Graduation Celebration

The Black Graduation Celebration is Umoja's community recognition event that honors the academic and leadership achievements of graduating African, African American, and Black-identified students. The celebration is organized by the Umoja program at Coastline College in cooperation with Golden West College and Orange Coast College.

Thursday, May 16th

5:30pm - 7:00pm*

In-Person @ Orange Coast College Horticulture Garden

*Graduate check-in 5pm

Special Programs & Services Student Showcase

Please join Special Programs and Services for the Spring Student Showcase! Start with enjoying refreshments in the Art Gallery while viewing students' works of art and interactive displays. At 6:30pm, live performances will begin as we showcase the accomplishments of students enrolled in the ID and COAST Programs. 

Friday, May 17th

5:30pm - 7:30pm

In-Person @ Newport Beach Campus

 

Weekly Reoccurring Events


Pantry Distribution

The Coastline Food Pantry supports students' nutritional needs with both perishable and non-perishable items available free of charge through weekly programming and Food Box pick up. Learn more about the Coastline Pantry and Coastline's Department of Basic Needs.

11:00am - 1:00pm

Monday, May 13th, In-Person @ Garden Grove Campus

Tuesday, May 14th, In-Person @ Westminster-Le Jao Campus

Thursday, May 16th, In-Person @ Newport Beach Campus


Drop-In Hours with Student Services Team

Every Tuesday drop by to meet with staff from the Dean of Students team to get your questions answered!

Tuesday, May 14th

9:00am - 5:00pm

In-Person @ Westminster-Le Jao Campus


Xploit Cybersecurity Club Meeting

Coastline's cybersecurity club (Xploit) meets weekly to discuss cyber competitions, computer networking, and cybersecurity topics. We are here to support and educate students and provide a meeting place for those interested in learning cybersecurity. All are welcome regardless of your skill level!

Tuesday, May 14th

6:00pm - 7:00pm (PDT)

Online via Zoom


Associated Student Government (ASG) Meeting

Associated Student Government (ASG) meetings are open to students, college employees, and the public. The meetings are a great opportunity to get involved in student leadership, learn about happenings at Coastline College, and share perspectives during public forum, a time reserved for members of the public to address the ASG on issues on or not already appearing on the agenda.

Wednesday, May 15th

3:00pm - 5:00pm (PDT)

Hybrid: In-Person @ Student Services Center (Room 217) & Online via Zoom

 

Additional Highlights

Class of 2024! It's Time! Get Your 2024 Grad Gear on The Pier, Now 10% Off!

Class of 2024 graduation gear is now available on The Pier, Coastline's online student shop! Head over to grab a variety of apparel, souvenirs, gifts, and décor to help commemorate your achievements! To help celebrate, get 10% off all Class of 2024 items with the code GRAD10 at checkout! Don't wait - shop early to get your items in time for graduation, and the sale ends Sunday, May 19th (11:59pm PDT)! Shop now!


Save the Date for Coastline's 2024 Commencement Ceremony!

Congratulations Coastline graduates! You, your family and friends are cordially invited to this grand event on Friday, May 31st. The ceremony will begin promptly at 6pm at our Student Services Center in Fountain Valley. Seating will be available from 5pm on a first come, first serve basis, so come early. Parking is free. Also, take the hassle out of buying a lei or gift for your graduate and pre-order ahead of time! Pre-order online now and pick up on-site before the commencement ceremony begins. Gifts for graduates will also be available for purchase on-site but on a first come first serve basis - a limited quantity of flowers will also be available. For more information visit coastline.edu/commencement.


DAP Summer 2024 Book Voucher Application Now Open!

Need books for classes? Check to see if you qualify for a book voucher, today! The Dolphin Assistance Program (DAP) book voucher is awarded to eligible students in Fall, Spring, and Summer terms based on program funding availability, student program eligibility and financial aid eligibility. Students participating in the Book Voucher program agree to return their books to the Basic Needs Office at the conclusion of the semester. The books will be donated to the Coastline book borrowing program. Students must participate in one workshop and complete a follow up survey. The Summer 2024 applications is now open and awarding will start mid-May 2024. If you have any questions, please email studentequity@coastline.edu or visit the Textbook Assistance webpage for more information.


Free Loan Counseling & Assistance for Coastline Students with ECMC Solutions

We've teamed up with Solutions at ECMC to answer all of your student loan repayment questions. Solutions is a service of the non-profit organization ECMC and is dedicated to helping students manage educational loans. Their resources are available to you free of charge. To contact a Solutions Student Loan Repayment Advisor, email or web chat, ecmcsolutions.org, or call them at (877) 331-3262. Ready to start repaying your student loans? ECMC Solutions has put together a series of webinars designed to assist you in preparing for this crucial stage, addressing all aspects of student loan repayment. Sign up for an ECMC Solutions Webinar today.

 

AAPI Heritage Month:

Tongan Ngatu on Display


Come by the Student Services Center in Fountain Valley to see a beautiful Tongan Ngatu on display during the month of May for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! The Ngatu has been kindly loaned to Coastline by Louise “Isa” Fonua, pictured on the left, with her sister Ilaisaane.


"Malo e lelei! My name is Isa Fonua and I’m currently serving as the Independent Contractor for the Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Student Achievement Program. Having been a former community college student myself, I understand the significance of navigating college life as a first-generation student. Completing my master's degree as the first in my family was a challenging yet rewarding journey, made possible by the unwavering support of my family and community. The “ngatu” holds special significance for me, presented by my aunt as a token of respect and gratitude for reaching such a significant milestone in my academic journey. It symbolizes not only individual achievement but also the collective effort of the community in creating something beautiful and the ongoing support needed to uphold it."


The Ngatu

The Tongan term “ngatu” refers to tapa cloth, crafted from the bark of mulberry trees. This intricate fabric is meticulously produced by collaborative efforts among women, involving processes such as beating, stretching, and seamlessly joining bark pieces. Subsequently, it is adorned with natural dark dyes and various motifs. Kupesi are Tongan designs used on a ngatu. Common kupesi designs are Manulua, Fata o Tu’i o Tonga and Tokelau Feletoa. The Manulua refers to two birds, Fata o Tu’i refers to the King's Home which means balance of space and culture, and Tokelau Feletoa refers to kupesi from the Island of Vava’u. The completion of a ngatu typically spans 2 to 4 weeks, yielding lengths of up to 30 feet. Primarily utilized as cherished gifts for significant occasions like birthdays, weddings, and graduations, Ngatu holds immense cultural value within the Tongan community. It symbolizes weaving and connecting our ancestors.

Palu, Valamotu (2003). “Tapa Making in Tonga: A Metaphor for God’s Care’. In Weavings: Women Doing Theology in Oceania, edited by Lydia Johnson and Joan Alleluia Filemoni-Tofaeono, 62-71. Suva: IPS/SPATS

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