Drop-in Spaces

Community Drop-In Spaces 

Community Spaces are drop-in groups led by CAPS Counselors and open to all students. Although not therapy groups, Community Spaces offer students an opportunity to find community, build connections, and feel supported. It’s easy to join. No appointment is required; you may begin at any time during the semester; it is okay to arrive late or leave early; and you are not expected to attend every meeting. Unless otherwise noted, Community Spaces do not meet during campus holidays, school breaks, or finals week. Community Spaces are not recommended for students in crisis. If you are in crisis, or need immediate assistance, please call 562-985-4001.

A complete list of current Community Drop-In Spaces is available below. 

Rainbow Cafe

A supportive community for students with diverse sexual, gender, or romantic identities

  • Mondays 3:30pm - 5:00pm (weekly, starting 8/25)
  • In-person: BH-226
  • Instagram:  

 

Sticky Rice at the Beach 

A place for Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi students to bond.

  • Tuesdays 12:00pm -1:00pm (weekly, starting 9/09)
  • In-person: BH-226
  • Collaboration with Project Resilience
  • Diane.Hayashino@csulb.edu 

 

Buddies Connect at the Beach

  • 12:00-1:00 pm (starting : 9/17)
  • Find the meeting location on Events & Org

 

Latinas at the Beach 

A space for Latina students to share experiences, create community, and connect. 

 

Sister Friends

Supportive networking group for students who identify as Black women 

  • Thursdays 1:00pm - 2:30pm (weekly, starting 9/04)
  • In-person: BH-226
  • Women's and Gender Equity Center & CAPS collaboration | Dr. Shelly-Ann Collins & Terri Armstrong
  • Instagram:

 

South Asian Men’s Circle

A student support space for South Asian men at MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú to share experiences, connect with other students, and build community. Drop by, bring a friend, or just show up solo!

Let’s Talk

Let's Talk is an individual drop-in consultation service for any student interested in a brief and informal discussion with a CAPS Counselor. Let’s Talk is not a substitute for counseling or mental health treatment, but may be helpful for students considering counseling or simply wanting to access support and explore available resources. Attending is easy. No appointment is required, but you may RSVP by following the instructions provided (students are served on a first-come-first-serve basis). Unless otherwise noted, Let’s Talk does not meet during campus holidays, school breaks, or finals week. Let’s Talk is not recommended for students in crisis. If you are in crisis, or in need of immediate support, please call CAPS at 562-985-4001.

A complete list of current Let’s Talk Drop-In Spaces is available below. 

Let's Talk 

Individual 20 min drop-in consultations for all MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú students. 

  • Fridays 11:00am - 12:00pm (weekly, starting 8/26 )
  • Virtual: Zoom
  • Judy Prince, PsyD

 

Black Talk 

Virtual drop-in consultation for Black identified students in collaboration with the Black Resource Center

 

APID Let's Talk 

 

Res Life Let's Talk 

Individual 20-minute consultation space for all MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú Housing Students. 


 

Latine- Let's Talk 

Virtual drop-in consultation for Latino/a/e students in collaboration with the Latine Resource Center 

  • 3:00 pm-4:00 pm (weekly, starting 8/25 )
  • Virtual: Zoom
  • Christina Zavalza, PsyD

 

Pride Talk