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Cougar Care Network (CCN) provides information, connection to resources, advocacy and support for students dealing with personal, academic, financial or other challenges which may adversely affect their academic success and/or collegiate experience.
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 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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4-minute summary video about CCN services - please share this video with your class!
Learn More
To learn more about CCN, check out our "How to" quick vids!
- What is Cougar Care Network?
- When should I refer a student to Cougar Care Network?
- How do I refer a student to Cougar Care Network?
- What happens when I refer a student to Cougar Care Network?
Make a Donation
Your donations help us with Care Cart supplies, treasure chest gifts, staffing & more.
Donate to the Cougar Care Network
How to Meet with Us
- Walk-in during business hours (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm):
- Dean of Students Office, Administrative Building (ADM) 1200
- Effective June 30th through early August: we will be temporarily located in Kellogg 1105. Most appointments will occur virtually, during this time.
- Email us: ccn@csusm.edu
- Call us: 760-750-7627
- Student Self-Referral
- Staff/Faculty/Peer/Family Referral
- 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."