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.
Facilitator: Rick Nizzardini, LCSW.
Days and Time: THURSDAYS FROM 12 PM - 12:50 PM
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.
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.
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
Dates: March 4th, 11th, and 18th
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Gator Student Health Center, First Floor Workshop Room #1
Please register through the SFSU myHealth portal. Walk-ins are welcome. For questions and to request reasonable accommodations, contact Sheri at sbroussard@sfsu.edu
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
Dates: 8 sessions on Mondays (Feb. 23rd; March 2nd, 9th, 16th; April 13th, 20th, 27th; May 4th)
Time: 12:00-12:50 PM
Location: Gator Student Health Center, Third Floor
Registration: Drop-in; no registration required. For questions, contact tamjadi@sfsu.edu or call the 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
Dates: 8 sessions on Tuesdays (Feb. 24th , March 3rd , 10th, and 17th; April 14th , 21st , 28th ; May 5th)
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Location: Gator Student Health Center, Third Floor
Registration: Drop-in; no registration required. For questions, contact tamjadi@sfsu.edu or call the 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, March 10th
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
Join us on March 10th for the Gator Health and Well-being Wags for Wellness program! 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. The first 50 students to attend the March Wags for Wellness program will receive a Gator Health and Well-being branded tote bag, a perfect accessory for all your wellness supplies. All participants will have the opportunity to receive other Gator Health and Well-being promotional items while supplies last.
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 GHW website and social media for important announcements.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
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.
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 GHW 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 - Wednesday, March 4th
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.
Join the nutrition team to learn more about what plan-based eating is, the health benefits, and how to add more plant-based foods into your meals. Space is limited to 20 participants. To sign-up, please visit bit.ly/3OBg4KI
Date and time: Wednesday, April 1st | 1 PM – 2 PM
Location: Gator Student Health Center, Workshop #2 - RM 115
For questions or to request accessible accommodations, please email kimn@sfsu.edu as soon as possible.