Active Minds Club
Who are we?
The Active Minds Club is a mental health advocacy group dedicated to changing the conversation about mental health and de-stigmatizing mental illness at El Camino College. Active Minds is also a national organization, with thousands of chapters across the nation.
Active Minds - Changing the conversation about mental health
The Active Minds Club will focus on providing information on mental health resources, spreading awareness regarding mental health, and advocating for events geared towards mental health on campus.
By changing the conversation about mental health, we can create a better system for supporting those who need the help, and allow for everyone to acknowledge and take care of their own mental well-being.
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FALL CLUB EVENTS
Positive PawsCome meet our paw-some therapy dogs, where tails will wag, and smiles will be seen.
September 3rd, October 2nd, November 5th & December 3rd @ 11:00AM- 1:00PM in the Health Center Circle |
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Worry Dolls WorkshopCome celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and take care your mind by making Muñeca Quitapenas/Worry Dolls.
September 24th @ 12PM-1PM In the Health Center Conference Room |
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Slime for Peace of MindCome attend our active minds workshop and destress with slime!
Tuesday October 8th 12:00-1:00 PM @ Health Center Conference Room |
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Pumpkin PaintingThis event is designed to promote mental well-being through art, providing a fun and supportive environment where you can express your creativity.
Tuesday October 22nd 12:00-1:00 PM @ the Health Center Conference Room |
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Origami WorkshopPractice mindfulness & find your zen with origami!
Tuesday, November 5th @ 12PM-1PM In the Health Center Conference Room |
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Create & AffirmJoin us to decorate unique bookmarks and write uplifting affirmations. Craft a reminder of positivity for yourself or a loved one. All materials provided. Bring your creativity!
November 19th @ 12:00-1:00 PM In Health Center conference room |
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Past Events
On April 4th, 2022 El Camino College hosted Active Minds and the Send Silence Packing display. This display had over 600 backpacks with stories of individuals that died by suicide. Not only was the display impactful to many, but it brought awareness of mental health to El Camino College. These past few years have been hard on all of us, and we want every student and also staff to know that there are resources for everyone.
Present at the event were the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Mental Health, Mental Health America, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the LQBTQ Center of Long Beach, and Asian American Drug Abuse Program.
Therapy Dogs visited El Camino College three times during the Spring and Summer Semester to help students destress with a pet. We know it’s important to bring events like this to campus in an effort to help our fellow students smile and be mindful of taking time out to do things that make us feel happy!
Quick SHS Website Links
- FREE Virtual and In-Person Medical and Mental Health Appointments
- FREE Wellness Events and Workshops
- ECC Student Health Services Website
- Virtual Mental Health Counseling
- Visit the BetterMynd Webpage
- After Hours Emotional Crisis Line: 310.660.3377
- Crisis Text Line:Text COURAGE to 741741 for FREE crisis counseling 24/7/365
- SHS Crisis Resources
- Basic Needs Resource Webpage (Food and Housing Insecurity, Warrior Closet)
- ECC Student Support & Success Programs (EOPS, Veterans, Financial Aid and more!)