Emotional Support for Employees Next Week

Sent on behalf of Human Resources and Center for Wellness and Wellbeing

Dear Colleagues,

As we continue to process our grief and loss, we wanted to make you aware of emotional support services for staff into next week.

Support Resources for Staff (10/28/24-11/1/24)

Monday, October 28, 2024
Main Campus

• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Individual drop-in counseling, Student Services Center, room 336
• 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Mini Therapy Horses on the Quad

• The Department of Mental Health (DMH) will be present on the Main Campus Quad throughout the afternoon to offer resources and support

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 
Center for Media and Design Campus

• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Individual drop-in counseling, Room 250E

• 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Mini Therapy Horses on the Quad

• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Individual drop-in counseling, Rooms 240E

In addition to the resources above, if you need additional support, please connect with our 24/7 emotional support hotline through Empathia at 877-841-1080. The Employee Assistance Service for Education (EASE) also offers short-term therapy services (bilingual support available) and can be reached at 800-882-1341.

Susan Fila, PhD, LCSW (she, her, hers)
Dean, Health and Wellbeing (interim)
Santa Monica College

Phone – 310-434-4433

For 24/7 emotional support for SMC students, please call 800-691-6003
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, please call 988