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鈥檚 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 3:30 - 5pm (weekly, starting 8/26) 
  • In-person: PH1 - 230 
  • Instagram:  

 

Sticky Rice at the Beach 

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

 

Spoon Check 

A supportive community space for students living with chronic illness and/or chronic pain 

 

Buddies Connect at the Beach 

Meet other students, build community, get resources, and de-stress 

  • Wednesdays 12-1pm (weekly, starting 9/11) 
  • In-person: USU-306
  • Instagram:  

 

Latinas at the Beach 

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

 

Thoughtful Thursday 

Guided mindfulness and meditation 

  • Thursdays 11:30am-12:30pm (monthly, starting 8/29)
  • In-person: Meets at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden | 8/29, 9/19, 10/24, 11/14, 12/05
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Sisterfriends

Supportive networking group for students who identify as Black women 

  • Thursdays 1 - 2:30pm (weekly, starting 8/29)
  • In-person: BH-238
  • Women's and Gender Equity Center & CAPS collaboration | Dr. Shelly-Ann Collins & Terri Armstrong 
  • Instagram:

Let鈥檚 Talk

Let's Talk is an individual drop-in consultation service for any student interested in a brief and鈥痠nformal discussion with a CAPS Counselor. Let鈥檚 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鈥檚 Talk does not meet during campus holidays, school breaks, or finals week. Let鈥檚 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鈥檚 Talk Drop-In Spaces is available below. 

BMAC Let's Talk 

Drop-in consultation for students associated with BMAC located in the Bob Murphy Access Center. Please, check-in at the front desk.

 

Black Talk 

Individual 20 min drop-in consultations for 色中色 students who identify as Black or of African descent.

 

Let's Talk 

Individual 20 min drop-in consultations for all 色中色 students.