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
A one-hour workshop that will equip students with tools for tackling depression and tracking changing moods while building long-term coping skills.
We welcome persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Please contact us at tamjadi@sfsu.edu as soon as possible so your request may be reviewed.
*This workshop is not appropriate for anyone who is experiencing a desire to self-harm.
Facilitator: Taghi Amjadi, PhD, LMFT
Date and Time: Six sessions, Wednesdays at 11 am, September 24, October 8, October 22, November 5 &19, and December 3. (No meeting during Fall break).
Location: Gator Student Health Center, 3rd floor
Registration: Drop-in, no registration required. If any questions, contact Tamjadi@sfsu.edu or call the CAPS front desk: 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: 6 sessions at 3:00-3:50 pm, on Wednesdays
(Sep. 17th; Oct 1, 15, and 29, November 12, and 19th)
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. 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: Thursdays 12:00 pm-12:50 pm starting September 4th
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.
Finals can be stressful and an energy drain, so find ways to renourish and provide some energy gains! Take a break at the Gator Student Health Center – Wellness Hub, where we’ll have different stress relief giveaways, resources, and study snacks.
Dates:
MON 12/08/25 to FRI 12/19/25
Location:
Gator Student Health Center – Wellness Hub (1st Floor)
730 Font Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94132
*Note: Pit stop availability is open during normal business hours and may be subject to change. Giveaways and snacks are available while supplies last.
For more information and updates, please visit: <QR Code: GatorHealth.sfsu.edu/stay-connected>.
For questions and accommodation requests, please contact Vincent Lam at vlam@sfsu.edu.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
No matter where you live in the U.S., you can easily access 24/7 emotional support.
Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org/chat to chat with a caring counselor.
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