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Cougar Care Network Celebrates 10 Years!
Celebrate 10 Years with us or learn more about our journey and how to celebrate with us.
Cougar Care Network (CCN) provides support, advocacy, & resources for ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ students with personal, academic, & financial challenges affecting their mental health, academic success, & college experience.
¿Tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud? Contáctenos al 760-750-7627 o envÃenos un correo electrónico a ccn@csusm.edu. Hablamos español.
Need Help? Connect with Us!
We are open from 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday, except on holidays and University closure
days. If you need non-emergency resource assistance after business hours, please connect
with us and we will do our best to accommodate you. Learn about over 200 resources you can explore 24 hours/day by categories, too.
For crisis situations on-campus involving mental health concerns, including within
Housing, please call 911 or 760-750-7000. The Crisis Response Team is a co-response
model with University Police that travel anywhere on campus between 8am-6pm to bring
help directly to you. They assist students, faculty, staff, guests, and visitors.
After hours, University Police will respond.
For students needing to speak with a mental health counselor after 5pm or on weekends, please call Student Health & Counseling Services at (760) 750-4915 and press 2 to be directed to a contracted mental health counselor.
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Share Us
4-minute summary video about CCN services - please share this video with your class!
Make a Donation
Your donations help us with Care Cart supplies, treasure chest gifts, staffing & more.
How to Meet with Us
- Walk-in during business hours (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm):
- Dean of Students Office, Administrative Building (ADM) 1200
- Email us: ccn@csusm.edu
- Call us: 760-750-7627
- Contact a member of Cougar Care Network directly: Meet the CCN Team
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Closed weekends and University holidays
Cougar Care Cart
Look for the Cougar Care Cart out and about on campus. Get an encouraging fortune, chance to win prizes, meet our staff, and self-refer in person.
Cougar Care Treasure Chest
Are you or a friend here having a tough day? Stop in to chat and visit the Cougar Care Treasure Chest, a silly way we hope to bring you a bit of comfort.
Follow Us
For positive vibes, self-care ideas, resources, fun, and gentle reminders, follow us on Instagram @csusmccn.
I appreciate the support during my trying times. I felt seen and heard. Much love to the team who makes this happen. Thank you.
Anonymous
Student Testimonials
All testimonials provided anonymously
- "The person I saw in CCN was informative, kind, funny, and made the conversation feel like a safe space, where my lack of knowledge wasn’t something I should be ashamed of."
- "It’s extremely hard to ask for help, but you guys made it a lot easier and less scary. I don’t know what I would have done without you and your help."
- "Extremely nice and genuinely wanted to talk to me and hear what I had to say."
- "CCN goes above and beyond for students!"
- "It was really helpful knowing this resource was out there."