Food Insecurity
Housing & Immigration
Catholic Charities of the East Bay
Trinity Center for folks experiencing houselessness who may need access to laundry, meals, and resources to assist with finding housing/shelter
Oakland Diocese Immigration Resource Page
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACA) resource webpage for undocumented students
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
CAPS is confidential and available to all students.
In a time of rapid political and immigration policy changes, CAPS recognizes that SMC students may be concerned about their or their family’s immigration status. CAPS’ counseling services are, and will continue to be available to all students regardless of their immigration status. Counseling services will also continue to be confidential - information shared with CAPS counselors will not be shared with anyone outside of CAPS, including government and immigration enforcement officials.
In addition to getting emotional support, becoming locally involved and connecting with others can be a powerful way of addressing concerns about socio-political changes. CAPS encourages students to consider participating in:
National Immigrant Justice Center
Immigration Institute of the Bay Area
Refugee & Immigrant Transitions
Students seeking immigration resources and information are encouraged to consider the following:
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
San Francisco Immigrant Legal Defense Collaborative
Alcohol & Other Drugs
SAMHSA Resources and Helpline:
SAMHSA’s National Helpline - is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Alcoholics Anonymous - AA Groups in California
Al-Anon - For people who have a loved one who is struggling with alcohol.
Intimate Partner Violence
Stand Against Domestic Violence
Bay Area Women Against Rape (BAWAR)
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
Child abuse
Elder Abuse
Adult Protective Services-Contra Costa County