Cal Poly Health Services
Counseling Services
Cal Poly's counseling staff are supportive and very capable.They offer therapy and counseling, as well as psychiatric treatment. They can diagnose most mental illness disorders, such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and more. They can provide treatment for each of those disorders, as well as autism, disordered eating, trauma, and general feelings of anxiety, sadness, lack of motivation, hopelessness, and more. All mental and emotional concerns are accepted at Cal Poly's Counseling Services. Any concerned student can contact the Counseling Center and get a same-day or next-day appointment.
Gender-Affirming Care
Health Services offer a wide variety of gender-affirming services, including: hormone therapy (estrogen-based, testoterone-based, coordination care, and outside referrals), self-injection teachings, and gender-affirming PAP testing. Each person has a different story and may be at a different stage in their transition. We suggest you make an appointment with one of the Gender-Affirming Care Team clinicians. This allows us to get to know you, review your medical history, and work with you to provide the assistance you need.
Safer
Safer is Cal Poly’s primary confidential resource for addressing sexual assault, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual exploitation and harassment.
Cal Poly Campus Services
Student Diversity and Belonging
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
CalFresh
CalFresh is California's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). CalFresh/SNAP is a nutrition assistance program that provides eligible students with up to $291 per month in the form of a cash grant to spend on groceries. It gives students the flexibility to buy the foods they love at their favorite grocery stores or farmers markets (Trader Joe’s, Costco, Vons, Food 4 Less, the downtown Farmers’ Market and more). VIsit the CalFresh website to determine eligibility and begin an application!
Central Coast Resources
Transitions Mental Health Association
Transitions Mental Health Association is a non-profit organization serving San Luis Obispo and North Santa Barbara Counties, dedicated to eliminating stigma and promoting recovery and wellness for people with mental illness through work, housing, community, and family support services. They offer community programs, clinical services, family support groups, work programs, and housing.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (San Luis Obispo branch)
Transitions Mental Health Association is a non-profit organization serving San Luis Obispo and North Santa Barbara Counties, dedicated to eliminating stigma and promoting recovery and wellness for people with mental illness through work, housing, community, and family support services. They offer community programs, clinical services, family support groups, work programs, and housing.
Tranz Central Coast
Tranz Central Coast (TCC) is the trusted point of contact for transgender people, their families and allies, and the community at large. We help people access resources, get support, and obtain the highest-quality information in their pursuit of authentic self-expression, including the freedom to alter their bodies and change their gender roles. Through networking, outreach, and advocacy, TCC acts to create a safe and affirming community that supports the health and well-being of all members of the Transgender community—however they identify—so that they may live authentic, productive, and happy lives.
Gay and Lesbian Alliance Pride and Diversity Center SLO
The Gala Pride and Pride Diversity Center supports and empowers people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions to strengthen and unite our central coast community. The Gala Pride and Diversity Center has been providing support, encouraging diversity and inclusion since before its incorporation in 1997.
Rise SLO
RISE is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides crisis intervention and treatment services to survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence and their loved ones. All services are provided confidentially, at low or no cost, to anyone regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or ability. All crisis services are available in Spanish and English.
Stand Strong SLO
Stand Strong has been serving the community since 1977, when two women in Morro Bay opened up their home to survivors of domestic violence. In 2017, the Women’s Shelter Program changed its name to Stand Strong to reflect the organization’s role in the bigger conversation of dismantling domestic violence in San Luis Obispo County – calling on all community members to come together and support one another with dignity, respect, and compassion. Stand Strong's mission is to empower those impacted by sexual and intimate partner violence through innovative advocacy, healing, and prevention programs.
Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention Center of SLO County
The Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention (SARP) Center contributes to community safety by reducing the devastation of sexual violence for all people of San Luis Obispo County through providing comprehensive sexual assault recovery services and community prevention programs. All our services are provided at no cost.
