Basic Needs Center
Basic Needs Center
The Basic Needs Center serves as a central referral hub for on-campus and community resources. We will connect you to the services and resources you need to ensure your success, including zero-cost food resources, housing and utilities resources, access to mental health services, access to technology, and much more! Please click on the Basic Needs tab on the homepage to review a list of available resources. Also, please submit a Basic Needs referral form by clicking HERE. We are located on the second floor of the Robert N. Chang Student Center, SC216G.
Questions? Email: BasicNeeds@sjcc.edu
New Public Benefits Finder for California Students
California Competes has launched a new tool called the Public Benefit Finder for California Students. This resource is designed to help students discover various public benefits they may be eligible for, providing essential support to alleviate financial burdens and enhance their overall well-being.
By utilizing this tool, students can access information on a range of public benefits available to them, including but not limited to food assistance, housing support, healthcare coverage, and childcare services. Navigating these benefits can significantly improve students' ability to focus on their education without the added stress of financial instability.
Visit: California Competes Public Benefit Finder.
Department Contacts
- Dean of Academic Success and Student Equity
- Dr. Rene Alvarez
- (408) 288-3115
- Rene.Alvarez@sjcc.edu
- Basic Needs Coordinator
- Daniela Munoz-Martinez
- (408) 288-3104
- Daniela.MunozMartinez@sjcc.edu