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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Improving Access & Reducing Stigmas


From NAMI.org: Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or background. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often indicate more serious issues. September is Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness of this urgently important crisis. We use this month to shift public perception, spread hope, and share vital information with people affected by suicide. Our goal is to ensure that individuals, friends, and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.


Learn ways you can help break the stigma and support suicide prevention at coastline.edu/mental-health-awareness.

Help Break the Stigma & Spread Awareness:

Suicide Prevention Awareness Video Series


In this 4-part video series presented by Coastline's Student Mental Health Services, learn important information that can help someone in distress, including how to self-refer for mental health services at Coastline, warnings signs to recognize when someone is considering suicide, ways to help a friend or family member in distress, and resources available to supporting suicide prevention and creating awareness.

 

Part I: Intro to Suicide Prevention

Part II: Know the Warning Signs

Part III: How to Help a Friend

Part IV: Suicide Prevention Resources


View the whole series and explore resources and services available on Coastline's Mental Health Awareness page.

Upcoming Event:

QPR Suicide Prevention Training


Suicide is far too common. Know the warning signs and become more comfortable helping suicidal friends and family. Training is online via Zoom and free! Presented and hosted by Golden West College's Student Health Center.

Thursday, September 26th

1:00pm - 3:00pm (PST)

Online via Zoom - Email jmoss31@gwc.cccd.edu to RSVP

From the Coastline Blog:

National Suicide Prevention Month - Six Myths About Suicide


There's no argument that society has been through the wringer the past few years. In correlation, suicide rates have also steadily risen, even skyrocketing during impacted years such as the recent pandemic. With mental health being a topic of vital importance, it is imperative to debunk the myths that surround suicide prevention to best recognize when you or someone is at risk and in need of support.


Continue reading on the Coastline Blog.

 

Issue 6 of StoryLine, Coastline's Arts & Letters Magazine, is now LIVE!


StoryLine's latest issue is now live! Please take a break from your daily grind and enjoy a variety of art, stories, poetry, and essays from your fellow Dolphins.


Pour yourself a cup of inspiration and enjoy! A plain-text, accessible version of the magazine is embedded within the magazine. Just click on the accessibility icon in the upper left-hand corner of the magazine.


Check out the new issue today!

 

Upcoming Events

Game Night

We are excited to invite you to our game night. This will be a night of fun, games, and laughter! Come de-stress and play a game or two with us! Hosted by Student Equity and Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Student Achievement Program. We look forward to seeing you there!

Tuesday, September 24th

4:00pm - 5:00pm (PDT)

Hybrid: In-Person @ Westminster-Le Jao Campus, Room 226 & Online via Zoom

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. Open ASG leadership positions and ASG meeting agendas are posted on the ASG webpage.

Wednesday, September 25th

9:00am - 10:30am (PDT)

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

FAFSA/CA Dream Act Application Workshop

The FAFSA/CA Dream Act application is an important step in the financial aid process for students attending Coastline College. Come join our staff to assist you with your application and learn about other resources Coastline has to offer. All students are welcome.

Wednesday, September 25th

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

Online via Zoom

Feeling and Becoming More Like You

“I don’t feel like myself lately. I don’t recognize the way I am. I can’t believe I did that. That’s not like me. Who am I really?” There are moments, phases, and stages of life that have us confused on who we are. We find our identity is shifting, adapting, or changing as we try to find balance. Join us to engage in practices that will help you feel more like yourself and allow you to celebrate the true you.

Thursday, September 26th

1:00pm - 2:00pm (PDT)

Online via Zoom

What Steps Should You Take After Completing ESL?

Explore the opportunities available after completing your ESL courses.

Thursday, September 26th

2:30pm - 3:30pm

In-Person @ Westminster-Le Jao Campus, Room 119

Overcoming Testing Anxiety & Study Strategies for Midterms

Many students become apprehensive about test-taking. In this session, learn ways to cope with test-taking anxiety and optimize your preparation for the exams and quizzes in your Coastline courses.

Thursday, September 26th

3:00pm - 4:00pm (PDT)

Online via Zoom

 

Additional Highlights

It's AANAPISI Week! Celebrating Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions

Coastline College is proud to celebrate AANAPISI Week. Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions week commemorates the significance and achievements of AANAPISIs and allows organizations and institutions to celebrate the educational support of underserved AANHPI students. Our goal is to improve the availability and quality of postsecondary education programs to support low-income, first-generation Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students. Learn more about diversity & inclusion at Coastline at coastline.edu/diversity-and-inclusion.


Stay Connected & Use Your New Digital Student ID with the Coastline Mobile App!

Connect with classmates and fellow Dolphins, view and register for events, organize your class schedule, get notifications about important announcements, find helpful resources, and so much more with Coastline's very own mobile app! Add events to your calendar, set reminder notifications from Student Leadership and Student Services departments about meet and greets, and check in to the events you attend - all in the app! We're also excited to announce that your Student ID is now digital and available through the Coastline App! No more worrying about lost cards - your ID is now just a tap away. Get ready for a smoother, more convenient college experience! Download the app today from The App Store or Google Play!


Calling All 1st-Gen STEM Majors: The Coastline MESA Program is Here!

MESA provides support services for underrepresented students pursuing degrees in calculus-based STEM majors through specialized academic advising, community building, tutoring, supplies, and more! Do you identify as a 1st generation college student? Are you eligible to receive need-based financial aid? Are you looking to transfer to a four-year university for your 1st bachelor's degree? Are you in a calculus-based STEM major at Coastline? If you answered yes to all of these questions, you are eligible to apply to MESA! Complete the Interest Form and we will reach out to you with more information.


Got Questions? Student Services Has Answers!

As part of Coastline's ongoing efforts to enhance communication and support for our students, we are excited to introduce a new feature that aims to streamline the process of seeking information and assistance. The "Got questions?" for serves as a centralized hub for inquires, providing a convenient and efficient for you to submit questions and receive a response within 24 to 48 hours. Find the form on the Student Services webpage whenever you have questions!


Let the Coastline Pantry Help You Save on Groceries!

Spend your money on more than groceries! 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. The Coastline Food Pantry does not require an RSVP or reservation. All Coastline students are welcome to utilize the weekly Food Pantry and only need to check in via the Coastline Mobile App. Pick-ups are 11am-1pm on Mondays (Garden Grove Campus), Thursdays (Newport Beach Campus), and the second Tuesday of each month (Westminster-Le Jao Campus). Visit coastline.edu/basic-needs for more information.


TimelyCare: FREE Virtual Wellness & Basic Needs Care Available to Coastline Students!

Hey, Dolphins! Did you know that you have a free resource to basic needs, from any city within the United States? That's right! Food assistance, low cost prescriptions, transportation, housing assistance and more. You can access free or low cost services through the TimelyCare app. Signing up is easy. All you have to do is download the TimelyCare app or visit timelycare.com/coastline on your web-enabled device, sign in with your school .edu email address, then create a profile - and that’s it! Have questions? Check it out on Coastline's Mental Health Services page, then visit timelycare.com/coastline to get started.

 

Celebrate Banned Books Week with The Coastline Library!


Did you know the last week of September is Banned Books Week? Typically (but not always) held during the last week of September, the annual event highlights the value of free and open access to information and brings together the entire book community — librarians, educators, authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas. 


Join Librarian Elizabeth Horan from the Coastline Library as she gives a brief history of Banned Books Week! Be sure to check out the Coastline Library on YouTube for more fun and informative videos. Learn more about Banned Books Week at bannedbooksweek.org.

Program of the Week:

Foods and Nutrition Certificate & A.S.-T Degree Programs


Count up your credits (not your calories) toward a certificate or transfer degree in this (organically) growing field of preventive medicine. Be proactive with your health, your education, and your community. Earn a Certificate of Achievement in Dietary Management or an Associates for Transfer in Nutrition & Dietetics. Learn more at coastline.edu/foods-and-nutrition!

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Previous issues of The Sandbox are available for viewing on the Coastline Marketing Publications page! Head on over to check out features and highlights from previous issues you may have missed, or to re-visit old favorites!

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