Faculty & Staff Resources

Faculty and staff are encouraged to contact us for individual mental health consultations. Some reasons for consultations with SPS might include:

• Discussing a student in distress
• Discussing disruptive behavior in the classroom
• Seeking support around improving mental health in the work environment
• Obtaining general mental health information or supportive resources

For more information, please contact:

Denna Sanchez, Ph.D.
Director, Student Psychological Services
dsanchez@csudh.edu 
310.243.3818

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

If someone on campus is experiencing a physical or mental health emergency, contact the University Police.

• 9-1-1 from any on-campus phone
• Dial 310.243.3333 from cellular phones
• you can also push the TALK button on the red Emergency Call Towers located on campus, which will connect you directly to University Police dispatch. 

For non-emergency services, contact University Police at 310.243.3639

RED FOLDER 

The Red Folder provides tips for how to approach a student who may be in distress and connect that student with the appropriate resource.

SEE Something, SAY Something, DO Something 

CARE TEAM 

The CSUDH Campus Awareness, Response, & Education (CARE) team is a multi-disciplinary group of campus officials that work in a proactive and collaborative approach to respond to non-emergency concerns. The CARE team works to intervene early and develop appropriate courses of action for referred students. 

STAFF & FACULTY GUIDE

This resource guide [PDF] is a reference to resources that are available to you as you teach, advise, mentor, and guide students toward success.

Student Psychological Services offers a range of presentations, workshops, and interviews. We are also available to table at an event you’re hosting. If you're interested in such services, fill out the form below. If you have any questions, contact SPS at 310.243.3818. 

• Allow 2-3 weeks advance notice for requests when possible.
• Email completed form to Josephine Lara at jlara@csudh.edu 

Outreach Request Form

Below is a list of presentation and workshop topics we offer. Customized or unlisted topics may also be requested. 

• Student Psychological Services Overview
• Managing Stress and Anxiety
• Understating and Managing Stress
• Understanding and Managing Anxiety
• Understanding and Managing Depression 
• Self-Care
• Maintaining Mental Health and Wellness
• Suicide Awareness and Prevention
• Identifying and Supporting Students in Distress