Everyone is welcome to participate in our free workshops and events! Please note, RSVP may be recommended for some workshops or events. For disability and accessibility accommodations, please contact the organizer directly via email.
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Mental Health Services
An open support group for students who identify as LGBTQ+, including intersex, asexual, and/or pansexual, to have a safe space to talk and build a sense of community. Discussion topics are developed by group members and can include intersectionality of identity, coming out, relationships, dating, transitioning, harassment, discrimination, and acceptance. Drop in or come as often as you like!
We welcome persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Facilitator: Rick Nizzardini, LCSW
Days and Time: Coming Soon!
Location: Gator Student Health Center, 3rd floor
Registration: Please contact Rick at: rnizzard@sfsu.edu as soon as possible, so your request may be reviewed.
This three-part, one-hour workshop (offered twice per semester) equips students with practical tools for understanding and managing emotions—the good, the bad, and the overwhelming. Using skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), students will explore their natural emotional regulation patterns and learn new techniques for managing emotional responses. Each session will be divided equally between instruction and participatory activities to encourage hands-on learning in a supportive, safe space.
Accessibility:
We welcome individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Please contact sbroussard@sfsu.edu as early as possible to allow time for review.
Important Notes:
- Students must register using their SFSU email account.
- This workshop is not appropriate for individuals currently experiencing a desire to self-harm.
Facilitator: Sheri Broussard, LCSW
Date and Time: TBA (We need to check with Shari for the dates at the time, last semester, it was on Wednesdays at noon)
Location: Gator Student Health Center, Third Floor
Registration: Drop-in; no registration required. For questions, contact sbroussard@sfsu.edu or call the CAPS front desk at 415-338-2208.
The purpose of this workshop is to enhance students’ self-care through mindfulness practice. Learn how to better cope with anxiety and stress through meditative practices, as well as increase self-awareness and self-compassion. The focus is on allowing participants to practice in a supportive environment.
Facilitator: Taghi Amjadi, PhD, LMFT
Date and Time: 8 sessions from 12:00-12:50 pm, on Mondays (Feb. 23rd; March 2nd, 9th, 16th; April 13th, 20th, 27th; May 4th)
Location: Gator Student Health Center, Third Floor
Registration: Drop-in; no registration required. For questions, contact tamjadi@sfsu.edu or call the CAPS front desk at 415-338-2208.
A one-hour workshop that will equip students with tools for tackling depression and tracking changing moods while building long-term coping skills.
Facilitator: Taghi Amjadi, PhD, LMFT
Date and Time: 8 sessions from 12:00-12:50 am on Tuesdays (Feb.24th , March 3rd , 10th, and 17 th ; April 14 th , 21 th , 28 th ; May 5 th)
Location: Gator Student Health Center, Third Floor
Registration: Drop-in; no registration required. For questions, contact tamjadi@sfsu.edu or call the CAPS front desk at 415-338-2208.
An open support group for students who identify as LGBTQ+, including intersex, asexual, and/or pansexual, to have a safe space to talk and build a sense of community.
Facilitator: Rick Nizzardini, LCSW.
Days and Time: THURSDAYS FROM 12-12:50
Location: Gator Student Health Center, Third Floor
Registration: Drop-in; no registration required. For questions, contact rnizzard@sfsu.edu or call the CAPS front desk at 415-338-2208.
Medical Health Services
UCSF Alliance Health Project provides free and confidential STI testing (HIV, Syphilis, Oral gonorrhea, & Chlamydia). The mobile testing van will be parked in front of the Student Services Building.
Tuesday, February 17th
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
In front of the Student Services Building
For questions and accommodation requests, please contact Lily Lew at lilylew@sfsu.edu
Health Education
The Wags for Wellness program aims to build community through stress relief activities and raise awareness of mental health and wellness resources on campus. Studies show animals can help relieve anxiety, and just petting a dog or cat can lower your blood pressure. We hope you will come out to pet one of our visiting therapy animals! Therapy Animals are certified assisted therapy animals from the SF SPCA.
All participants must follow SF State and SF SPCA COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. In the event of rain, the event may be canceled for the day. Please be sure to check our HPW website and social media for important announcements.
Spring 2026 Dates
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM) - Gator Student Health Center
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM) - Gator Student Health Center
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM) - Gator Student Health Center
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM) - J. Paul Leonard Library
We welcome persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you would like reasonable accommodations for this event, please contact Vincent Lam at vlam@sfsu.edu as soon as possible so that your request may be reviewed.
Watch. Taste. Learn.
Join our live cooking demo for simple, budget-friendly meals—free samples and recipe handouts
included!
Cooking Demo #1 - Thursday, March 5th
Location: Caesar Chavez Malcolm X Plaza
Time: 12 pm – 1:30 pm
For questions or to request accessible accommodations, please email kimn@sfsu.edu as soon as possible.