Mission
To promote the mental health of CSUMB students in order to improve the quality of their lives and aid them in achieving academic success. We are committed to the development of the whole person: academically, personally, socially, spiritually, and physically.
Need Help?
Call our office at (831) 582-3969
Services
- Crisis Help
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Drop-in Counseling: Let's Talk Program
- Training Opportunities
- Campus Chaplaincy & Spiritual Support
- Mental Health Screenings
- Classroom Presentations
- Staff & Faculty Consultations
A student's right to confidentiality, as well as limits, should be understood in the event that the counseling center has to break confidentiality for legal and ethical reasons.
Walk-In Hours
Interested in starting counseling services? Walk-in during these hours for a brief 20 minute session. Counselors will gather information and help to identify treatment options. Students will be seen on a first come, first served basis. Not for students already in treatment. Please call with questions.
- Monday: 9 AM - 12 PM; 1 - 4 PM
- Tuesday: 9 AM - 12 PM; 1 - 4 PM
- Wednesday: 1 - 4 PM
- Thursday: 9 AM - 12 PM; 1 - 4 PM
RIO and Anxiety Toolbox Workshops
PGCC offers 2-week, curriculum-driven workshops that promote mindfulness and anxiety management. RIO is designed to help students gain insight into their concerns, develop a clear sense of what they would like to change in their lives, and identify concrete strategies to reduce feelings of stress and improve emotional functioning. Anxiety Toolbox is designed to help students better understand and cope with anxiety.
Body Project
The Body Project is a peer-led group for female-identifying students that will facilitate conversations about body image.
Hours & Contact Information
We are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Phone: (831) 582-3969
- Calls to the Personal Growth and Counseling Center are answered 24 hours, 7 days per week during all 12 months of the year. The calls will be answered by professional counselors. However, if you are calling in regards to making, rescheduling or canceling an appointment we recommend that you call during our office hours between 8 AM and 5 PM on weekdays.
- Mail: California State University Monterey Bay, Health & Wellness Services, 100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA, 93955-8001
- E-mail: counseling_center@csumb.edu
- Physical Location: The PGCC is located in the Health and Wellness Services Building (80) on the corner of General Jim Moore Boulevard and Inter-Garrison Road.
- 6012 General Jim Moore, Marina, CA 93933
Health and Wellness Services Newsletter
For information on new programs and events subscribe to our newsletter, sent once a semester. Email jelopez@csumb.edu to subscribe.
Spring 2019 NewsletterGetting Help
News and Events
Many Voices, One Prayer
Campus Chaplains invite our community to take a moment to watch this interfaith prayer created by 100 clergy of many faiths. Perhaps watch with a friend or neighbor of a different faith, standing as one in prayer.
Chabad of Poway Synagogue Shooting
As Chaplains at CSUMB we work to make our campus a safe place and a power bright light of religious diversity and celebration to the greater community. Know that we stand with you in tears and walk proudly with you in peace against hate and intolerance.
Interfaith Fair
CSUMB takes pride in its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; this includes the diversity of faith traditions that make up our CSUMB family.
In Response to New Zealand
The staff and faculty of California State University, Monterey Bay’s Health & Wellness Services extends our care and compassion for those who have been impacted by the violence that took place in New Zealand this morning. Our thoughts are with those who were injured and killed in the struggle and our hearts go out to their families and loved ones.
Otter Wellness Challenge
Health and Wellness Services and University Personnel are excited to partner to assist members of our campus community to achieve and maintain wellness - learn more about the challenge.
