Faculty Project: Brianna Khetlyr, HSS Module

(This page is available as a whole module - it has been compressed to one page to save space). 

Welcome Holistic Student Supports

We learn as whole people. To learn effectively you must have basic security: a roof over your head, a safe place to sleep, enough food to eat. If you’re having trouble with any of those things, please talk with me. The faculty and staff on campus are here to help.

 

This module is here to help you learn about all of the available resources for SCC students.  Following this page, will be a page for each subsection of services.

If you need help with any of these things and don't feel comfortable reaching out or you are not sure which service could best help you, please fill out an Early Alert contact form.  Someone will then help you connect with the services that best fit your needs.

SCC Early Alert Referral (maxient.com)Links to an external site.

At the end of the module, there will be a scavenger hunt to show what you have learned, so make sure to click on the links to explore all of the supports and services that are offered.

 

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Physical Health

All our students have free access to physical and mental health services through the Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) Student Health Clinic.  The Student Health Clinic is located in building 7, room 118 (Jenkins Wellness Center).  For more information, call (509) 533-8611 or click here:  Student Health Clinic.Links to an external site.

 

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Housing

Need help looking for a place to live?  Here are some links to home searches:  Where to live?Links to an external site.

Need help affording housing?  Having trouble paying your heat bill?  Contact SNAP.Links to an external site.

Have nowhere to sleep tonight?  Here is a link to shelters in the Spokane area: Spokane County Community Resources.Links to an external site.

 

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Mental Health

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed or anxious? Are you looking for help just to get through the week?

Supportive Counseling:  Counseling (spokane.edu)Links to an external site.

Reasons to Seek Help

• Substance abuse concerns

• Feelings of depression

• Couples therapy

• Military and combat-related stress

• Family therapy

• Social and relationship concerns

• Problematic eating patterns

• Anger management

• LGBTQ+ Ally

• Stress management

• Sexual assault/rape

• Anxiety, grief and loss

SCC Mental Health Resources:  Mental Health (spokane.edu)Links to an external site.

 

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Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

Members of our Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) community, guests, and visitors have the right to be free from all forms of sexual and gender-based discrimination, examples of which can include acts of sexual violence, sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. 

Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Student Resources (spokane.edu)Links to an external site.

Mental Health (spokane.edu)Links to an external site.

 

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Food

For our students to succeed, we realize basic needs must first be met. The SCC Cares Food Pantry and Resource Center is here to assist students who need food and hygiene assistance, free of charge.

We understand that circumstances can change at any moment, which is why we also provide resource information to individuals struggling to make ends meet.  At the following link, you can place an order online for the food pantry, get more information, and find other local resources:

Food & Resource Pantry (spokane.edu)Links to an external site.

 

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Parenting

Are you a student parent?  SCC has resources to support you.

Our childcare center offers high-quality, affordable childcare to the children of Spokane Community College (SCC) students who qualify for Head Start or Early Head Start.

ChildcareLinks to an external site.

 

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Disability

We recognize disability as a valued part of diversity. We help students with disabilities receive equal access to Spokane Community College (SCC) programs and services. Our staff also helps create environments where students feel welcome and included. 

Disability is a natural part of humanity.
Disability is vital to the development of communities.
Disability is a social/political category that includes individuals from many different backgrounds.
Equal access cannot be achieved through accommodation alone.
Design that promotes inclusion is a matter of social justice and civil rights.
Helping individuals requires creativity.

Disability Access Services (spokane.edu)Links to an external site.

PACE (People Accessing Careers and Education) Services is a noncredit program within the Community Colleges of Spokane that provides programs to individuals with cognitive or mental disabilities that lead to barriers to employment and/or college. All programs are designed to increase academic, employability and independent living skills.

PACELinks to an external site.

 

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Struggling with your learning?

Tutoring can help strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills. 

TutoringLinks to an external site.

Need help accessing your online classes? Internet issues? General tech help?

IT Support CenterLinks to an external site.

PACE (People Accessing Careers and Education) Services is a noncredit program within the Community Colleges of Spokane that provides programs to individuals with cognitive or mental disabilities that lead to barriers to employment and/or college. All programs are designed to increase academic, employability and independent living skills.

PACELinks to an external site.

 

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Employment

Career interest assessments, job fairs, employment resources, and more!

Workforce TransitionsLinks to an external site.

 

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Money

 

Regardless of your financial situation, there is money you can apply for that may cover your tuition and living expenses, allowing you to focus on your studies.

Financial Aid 101 (spokane.edu)Links to an external site.

Scholarships and emergency aid:

CCS FoundationLinks to an external site.

 

Specially Funded Programs (spokane.edu)Links to an external site.

 

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Diversity

Multicultural CenterLinks to an external site.

The Center for Inclusion and Diversity provides an inclusive atmosphere for all students, faculty, staff and community members visiting Spokane Community College (SCC). We offer multicultural resources, advocacy, activities, programming and club activities to ensure the success of our students. We also provide assistance to students from traditionally under-represented backgrounds and help them achieve academic success at SCC.

Student Led Clubs:

• Asian Pacific Islander Club
• Black Student Union (BSU)
• PRIDE
• International Club
• Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
• Native American Student Organization (NASO)

 

Gender Neutral Restrooms

Building 1, Room B103
Building 6, Room 115

 

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Amenities

BakeryLinks to an external site.

We have a full-service bakery operated by students in our Professional Baking program. Cakes, pastries, cookies, breads, and espresso are produced for sale.

Computer LabsLinks to an external site.

SCC computer labs are open in various locations for student use.

Fitness Center and PoolLinks to an external site.

SCC Fitness Center has the following amenities:

• warm-up area
• circuit workout
• cardiovascular & strength equipment
• stretching & abdominal work area
• pool
• showers
• weight room

Student Center LairLinks to an external site.

The Lair Student Center Features:

• Lounge area in the main lobby

• Bigfoot Cafe and Bistro and dining facilities with a TV area

• Game Room

• Conference Rooms available to the community for rent

• College Store

• Clubs and Events

• Food Bank

Workforce Transitions

• BFET

• WorkFirst

• Metallica Scholarship

• ReEntry Programs

• Veteran's Resource Center

Center for Inclusion and Diversity

• Campus Tours and Outreach

• Global Education

• Multicultural Student Services

• Pride Center

Library  Links to an external site.

The library loans laptops, hotspots, camcorders, GoPro cameras, DVD players, projectors, Kindles, Nooks, iPads, mice, headsets, webcams, tripods, electronic calculators, graphing calculators, and more!

Students now can check out more than books and laptops at Spokane Community College’s library. Musical instruments, cake decorating kits, household items, board games and more are now available at the Library of Things.

Orlando'sLinks to an external site.

SCC's Inland Northwest Culinary Academy's restaurant is often called the best kept secret in town.  In person dining as well as take-out available.

Inspiration SalonLinks to an external site.

Inspiration is a salon in Spokane Community College's (SCC) cosmetology/esthetician/manicuring program. All services are performed by students under the supervision of licensed instructors.

GreenhouseLinks to an external site.

The Greenery at Spokane Community College (SCC) is a student-operated flower shop and nursery with three greenhouses where students grow house plants, annuals, perennials, trees and bushes.

 

 

Quiz Instructions

Question 1

After looking through the supports and services available to you, give a short explanation (1-2 sentences) of an available resource that you did not know about prior to this module. Make sure to include what that resource can provide.

Question 2

What is a service or support available at SCC that you think you might be able to use currently or in the future?

Question 3

What is a service or support available that you might recommend to a friend or classmate?

Question 4

Name a student support that has to do with food.

Question 5

Name a student support that has to do with health.

Question 6

Name 2 student led clubs available at the Multicultural Center.

Holistic Student Support Resources Module by Brianna Khetlyr is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0