CSULB Project OCEAN

🚨BEACH BUDDY SPOTLIGHT🚨:
Meet our Undergraduate Peer Educator, Ashwin 🦈

Buddies Connect @ The Beach resumes on September 6th at 12pm! Bring your lunch, drop by and meet our new Beach Buddies 👫🩵💙

Buddies Connect @ The Beach is back! Find us at USU-305 on Wednesdays from 12-1pm starting September 6 🥳 Bring your lunch, come by anytime during the hour, and meet some new Beach Buddies 👫

If you miss your friend, give them a call. Chances are, they miss you too! Our busy lives stay busy, but our friends are solid. Happy Weekend everyone ☀️

A reminder, that you’re doing your Best. We often forget how well we are doing in the midst of doing it. Set an alarm to remind yourself to do something thoughtful for yourself today.

Fall 2023 QPR Open Sessions schedule is up! Free for CSULB students, staff, and faculty. Become a certified gatekeeper, Learn the 3 steps that can save a life.
Available in-person and virtual.
Register now through the link in our bio!

EXTENDED! The last day to apply for this position has been extended to Friday, July 28 at 5pm.
 
We are seeking Undergraduate students for the 2023-2024 academic year.

If you have a strong interest in mental health, su***de prevention, concussions/TBI, or are interested in expanding your work experience within your CHHS major – we encourage you to apply through the link in our bio.
 
Applications will close on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 5pm (PST)
 
Note: If you previously applied for a Peer Educator position during our earlier job posting in June, you DO NOT need to apply again, we have your application on file.

We are excited to announce that Project OCEAN/CAPS and CHHS (College of Health and Human Services) are teaming up to hire two additional Peer Educator positions for the 2023-2024 academic year. If you have a strong interest in mental health, su***de prevention, concussions/TBI, or are interested in expanding your work experience within your CHHS major – we encourage you to apply through the link in our bio.
 
We are seeking Undergraduate and Graduate students for the 2023-2024 academic year.
 
Applications will close on Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:59pm (PST)
 
Note: If you previously applied for a Peer Educator position during our earlier job posting in June, you DO NOT need to apply again, we have your application on file.

We hope that y’all have had an amazing summer so far! Summer isn’t always fun for everyone and that’s okay! If you’re struggling with some summer blues here are some tips to boost your mood and improve your mental health. ***deprevention

WE ARE HIRING Beach Buddies for the 23-24 Academic Year!

If you have a strong interest in mental health, su***de prevention, building connections with your fellow peers at CSULB, or are interested in gaining work experience to invest in your future self - hit that little link in our bio to apply!

We are seeking Undergraduate and Graduate students for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Applications will close on Friday, June 16th, 2023 at 11:59pm.

🎉Congrats to the 2023 graduating class!🎓 The end of a chapter brings up a lot, here are four things to keep in mind during this change ✨

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💛You are almost there! Here are some reminders for all our hard working students💙

😮‍💨Finals are stressful but we want you to be successful!✨ Come take some well deserved breaks this finals week. Some will be restful and others will be suspenseful but none of them will make you regretful of taking time for you throughout finals.

Monday, May 8th - Thursday, May 11th we will be located throughout the campus sharing some fun activities and motivational energy for all!

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🎊Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! 🎉

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Life can be an emotional rollercoaster! As we near the end of the semester, new feelings may surface, so Beach Buddy Danielle is here to share some tips on how notice and regulate them!

Come hang out and chat while Manny a from Project OCEAN runs us through a much needed end of semester yoga flow!🧘

Tuesday, April 25th from 1:30-2:30pm in the Farber fitness room, located in the SRWC!

The Experience of eating can be enjoyed, simply by taking our time to notice our food. By using all your senses, one at a time, we will notice the little nuances of mindful eating.

Studies show that drinking teas 🫖🌱 can help with boosting your mood, easing stress and anxiety, and support with getting quality sleep! Check out some of Beach Buddy Manny’s favorite teas that help him get through school and life!

Sometimes talking about pronouns can be intimidating, but Project Ocean is here to help! Let’s continue the conversation about pronouns and why they are so important.

CAPS offers many great resources aimed at raising awareness of diverse LGBTQIAP+ experiences such as our Trans Care Team. Check the link in our bio for more additional information. ***deprevention

Welcome back from spring break!
As we embark on our final push through the semester, let's recollect on what makes you,
YOU! Come create vision boards that represent your many joys, hopes, and passions

😌Lay back, relax, and day dream during our Buddies Connect next week. It’s a post-midterms pre-Spring Break vibe✨

Feeling the stress of the halfway point in the semester? Come join us while we discuss how being overwhelmed affects us and paint out your feelings! ***deprevention

Send a little reminder to a buddy that needs it because we know it’s that time of the semester, where you’re sleep deprived but have to keep telling yourself “everything is fine”. 🔥

Hey it’s Beach Buddy Jessica 🦈, I wanted to come on and share with you guys that self-esteem is so vital to your happiness and mental well-being. Take the time to read over the slides and learn how to take care of and love yourself, today, tomorrow, and every day!

Add “Good Vibes Only” to the queue and join us Wednesday, March 8th, for BC@TB from 12-1pm!!

Add “Good Vibes Only” to the queue and join us on Wednesday, March 8th, for BC@TB from 12-1pm!!

Hey y’all, Beach Buddy Alejandro here! Are you tired? Shleepy even? School do be doin’ that to us. That’s why you gotta follow these tips right quick. So you can go from 🥱.. to 😴

🚨FEELING STRESSED ABOUT EVERYTHING ON YOUR TO DO LIST? 🚨

Join us next week to talk about identifying your values and setting your priorities.

Come stop by to participate in a fun sand art activity, a discussion about priorities, and hang out with some new friends. Let’s overcome the feeling of stress together! 😃

Join us on Tuesday 3/07 from 1:30-2:30 pm. Are will meet at USU 303 (Redondo Beach Room). We hope to see you there.

What time is it?! It's breaktime! Come chill with us at Buddies Connect @ the Beach on Wednesday, March 1st from 12-1PM as we play games, paint, and just take a break from studying

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UPDATE: 🙌🏼 Take a break from your studies and join us outdoors to play some frisbee! Our Ultimate Friends-bee is a Buddies Connect @ the Beach pop up. It’s a fun and friendly way to move your body and de-stress from the busy semester. We are cheering you on this term and beyond!

Join us on Tuesday, 2/21 from 1:30pm-2:30pm. We will meet at the USU 303 (Redondo Beach Room). Then, we’ll be heading over to the central quad, near the Fine Arts buildings. Hope to see you there!

Calling for the appropriate help is key in mental and behavioral crisis. Be mindful of these facts and resources next time you or someone around you is going into crisis. You can learn more in our QPR Su***de Prevention trainings, offered 8 times throughout Spring 2023.
*If someone is in immediate life threatening emergency like overdosing or seriously injured, do not wait to consult, call 911*

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Our remaining Spring dates for QPR Su***de Prevention Trainings are now open for registration! Hit the link in our bio! 🔗
Please consider joining us for a session, help save a life. Trained by our amazing Beach Buddies!🏖

📣FREE CERTIFICATE📣

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🙌🏼 Take a break from your studies and join us outdoors to play some frisbee! Our Ultimate Friends-bee is a Buddies Connect @ the Beach pop up. It’s a fun and friendly way to move your body and de-stress from the busy semester. We are cheering you on this term and beyond!

Join us on Tuesday, 2/21 from 1:30pm-2:30pm. We will meet at the USU 307 (Santa Monica Beach Room). Then, we’ll be heading over to the central quad, near the Fine Arts buildings. Hope to see you there!