Groups and Workshops
Please click each link listed here or scroll down to find meeting information and descriptions for the following support groups and workshops. Groups will not meet on campus holidays.
- Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Group
- Student Athlete Group
- LGBTQ+ Group
- Community Peer Program
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Group
- Meets on Thursdays: 11 a.m.-noon
- Multicultural Center: MCC 11
This is a shared space for Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander-identifying
students led by mental health interns from De Anza's Mental Health and Wellness Center.
The group will teach various skills and is focused on creating a safe and welcoming shared space. Come meet and connect with others while receiving support in maintaining physical and mental well-being!
Student Athlete Group
- Meets on Mondays: 1-1:45 p.m.
- PE41e (PE Complex)
This is a supportive space where athletes can meet with a MHWC therapist to discuss
if therapy is right for them. All student athletes are welcome. You can schedule
an appointment by emailing Louise Ortiz at ortizlouise@deanza.edu, or drop in without an appointment.
This space is not meant to provide therapy services, but introduce the process to athletes who may benefit from seeing a therapist on campus.
LGBTQ+ Group
- Meets on Tuesdays: 2-3 p.m.
- Pride Center: Library 138
Come together to explore and discuss your identities in a safe and welcoming and confidential
environment.
This group is for those who may be questioning their sexual or gender identity and would like support, and for those who may feel clear in their identity and would like support navigating a cix/heteronormative atmosphere. The group will have a flexible structure and free food will help you explore and gain insight on such topics as
- Academic stress
- Anxiety
- Culture
- Depression
- Family concerns
- Future goals
- Gender identity
- Life balance
- Loneliness
- Microagressions
- Relationship stress
- Sexuality
Community Peer Program
Are you open to a peer relationship and focused on wellness and recovery? Join the
Community Peer Program to gain support and independence! This program is designed
for individuals living with a mental health condition in Santa Clara County who seek
to enhance their mental wellness through peer mentorship.
This program is for you if you:
- Live in Santa Clara County
- Want to thrive outside a hospital environment
- You wish to be intentional about your future choices
- You want to learn to manage your symptoms
- You want to develop good coping strategies
- You wish to learn from others living with mental health conditions
- You want to find hope
Please note that our mentors are also working on their own wellness, and this program is not intended as a daily conversation partner or caregiver respite service.
Complete the application and submit in one of the following ways to recieve a peer connector:
- Print and mail your completed application form to:
- Community Peer Program
NAMI Santa Clara County
1150 South Bascom Avenue, Suite 24
San Jose, CA 95128
- Community Peer Program
- Email your completed application form to CPP@namisantaclara.org
Please include "De Anza College, Mental Health & Wellness Center" in your response to: "Where did you hear about the Community Peer Program? (El Camino Hospital, Momentum, Stanford, etc.)
For more information, contact: CPP@namisantaclara.org or visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness page. +Free confidential Helpline for support and information at 408-453-0400 x1 M-F 10 am to 6 pm.
Are You Looking for Crisis Counseling or Help Services?
For information about crisis counseling or to make an appointment with a therapist, please contact the Mental Health and Wellness Center at 408.864.8868.
You can also find information about crisis counseling and support resources outside of De Anza by visiting our Counseling resources list.