Center For Community Counseling & Engagement

Supporting youth in a digital world starts with understanding—not judgment.

Social media can shape how young people connect, communicate, and see themselves. While it offers opportunities for creativity and connection, it can also impact mental health, self-esteem, and emotional development.

The goal isn’t to eliminate screen time—it’s to create healthy balance, open communication, and strong relationships that help youth navigate their online world with confidence.

Swipe through for key insights and practical ways to support youth and families.

At the end, you’ll find additional infographics and flyers to help guide conversations at home and in your community.

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On behalf of the CCCE, our Wednesday practicum would like to wish all SDSU students, faculty, and staff a happy and successful end to the spring semester. For some, this marks a final chapter, and for others, an important step in their educational journey. The CCCE will continue to serve the SDSU and greater San Diego community throughout the summer, beginning May 26th! To schedule call ( 619-594-4918 ) or complete an online intake at https://ccce.sdsu.edu/.

Grieving can be a difficult time for all of us but it is not something we have to experience and go through alone. If you are experiencing grief and would like support please join our Peer Support Group.

Grief isn’t only limited to the death of someone. It can extend to relationships, new beginnings, and endings to start something anew.

Couples therapy isn’t a last resort.
It’s a growth tool.

We’re breaking down common myths and sharing what couples therapy is really about: communication, trust, and connection.

Support is here when you’re ready. 💛
Contact the CCCE to get started.

Manasvi Sridhar and Janhavi Shah, trainees at SDSU’s Marriage and Family Therapy program, immigrated to the US as international students, 15 years ago and 1 year ago, respectively. (SWIPE RIGHT FOR THE FLYER)

Together, they’ve got a trove of experience on the challenges Desi international students face, and a strong sense for how to acclimate to living in a new country.

Are you a South Asian looking to better understand your identity? Connect with fellow Desis? Join their community support group for Desis. International students, first and second-generation immigrants, all welcome.

Our first meeting is Friday @10 am, March 20, 2026 at North Education 168. Can’t wait to see you there!

It’s Monday at the CCCE and it’s on Mondays that SDSU’s own, Community Based Block Program is here to serve.

Since 1973, the CBB program has focused on providing a unique experience to its students by being based in the community and preparing them to work in a diverse/multicultural environment.

Our student counselors are currently accepting appointments, so please do not hesitate to call us!

Our services are offered on a sliding scale and SDSU STUDENTS GET SIX FREE SESSIONS!

We hope to hear from you!

Center for Community Counseling and Engagement
4283 El Cajon Blvd Suite 215. San Diego CA 92105.
619-594-4918

If you ever need someone to lean on when you’re not strong, look no further. Our Tuesday MFT Practicum Team is here to provide the support you need and help you carry on.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out. We offer services for couples, families, and individuals. The fees for our services are based on a sliding scale and SDSU students get SIX FREE SESSIONS!

If you are interested please call us or visit our website.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Center for Community Counseling and Engagement
619-594-4918
4283 El Cajon Blvd Suite 215 San Diego, CA 92105

Te invitamos a unirte a “Es Difícil Ser Mujer,” un grupo de apoyo en español que ofrece un espacio seguro y respetuoso para la conversación y la conexión.

Juntas exploraremos temas como el cuidado personal, las expectativas culturales, las experiencias de inmigración y el poder femenino.

Iniciamos el 10 de marzo de 2026
Martes cada dos semanas | 6:00–7:30 PM
4283 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92105
Llama al (619) 786-6679 para más información.

This Black History Month, we honor the Black mental health pioneers who paved the way for culturally responsive, community-centered care.

From challenging harmful narratives to advocating for equity in treatment, their work reminds us that healing is powerful and representation matters. These are just a few of the many who have contributed to this legacy.

Because mental health care should see you, hear you, and honor your lived experience.

Black History Month is more than a reflection on the past — it’s a recognition of resilience, culture, and the ongoing pursuit of equity.

The historical and present-day realities faced by Black communities — including systemic racism, discrimination, and economic disparities — have real impacts on mental and emotional well-being.

This month, we honor both the legacy of those who paved the way and the importance of prioritizing mental health today.

By breaking stigma, advocating for culturally competent care, and creating space for open conversations, we can build a future rooted in healing and empowerment.

If you or someone you know is seeking support, organizations like Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM) and Therapy for Black Girls offer culturally informed resources and therapist directories.

Healing is community work. You are not alone.