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You arrive at the train station, suitcase in tow. The board of departure times and destinations looms above you, and other travelers buzz past. You know approximately where you need to go; the ticket kiosks are to your right, and each line has its own doorway. However, the whole ordeal is still a little overwhelming, and you find yourself wondering if there is anyone who can guide you to exactly what ticket to buy and which doorway to go through so you reach your destination in time.
The Institute of Community Health and Wellbeing is that guide when it comes to health resources in the San Fernando Valley. The Institute is a central connection point to the network of resources available to the community. If a community member knows they need help, but is unsure of where to find it, they can come to the Institute and get connected to a myriad of affiliated community resources.
Sarah Hofstedt – Public Health Intern
The Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing is the heart of California State University, Northridge. A centralized community resource space located at Santa Susana Hall, where families and students’ lives are being changed. The institute is the new gathering place for students to find creative community collaborations, focused on advocating for health and wellness of our community through education and real-world practices. The institute provides prospecting individuals or interns to learn and help the community through professional development and facilitation of programs and services. The institute is also dedicated in innovative programs that best suits the needs of our campus such as, Walkability Wednesday, Mindfulness Monday, Neighborhood Partners in Action and many more.
Bhernard Tila – Public Health Intern
At the Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing we offer programs at no cost, for our students, staff, faculty and surrounding community members. The Institute has an approachable and friendly environment, stop by and visit us at Santa Susana Room 115. If you want to take a stroll around campus, meet new people and learn cool facts, this is the place to go. Join our Walkability Wednesdays from 12-12:45 PM, where you can learn and get your steps in at the same time. Sometimes work and studies could be overwhelming and stressful. To help relieve some of that stress, stop by for Mindfulness Mondays to meditate with us from 12-12:45PM. On a personal level, The Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing is a safe home, a place where no question is too big or small and where there is always someone available to help.
Gabby Nadir – Project Coordinator