The CARE Center is excited to share upcoming events and ongoing resources designed to support your wellbeing, basic needs, and mental health this semester!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Hunger Action Day- September 9th
This Hunger Free Action Day, NHCC’s CARE Center is partnering with the University of Minnesota Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) team to connect food access with practical nutrition education. The EFNEP team will be on campus tabling (outside of the Food Cupboard), sharing information about nutrition education opportunities, and demonstrating a recipe using ingredients available through the NHCC Food Cupboard. Students will also have the opportunity to share their interests and help shape a potential nutrition education series on campus.
Come check it out outside the Food Cupboard, Wednesday, September 9th from 11:00am-1:00pm.
The CARE Center and DEI welcome you to attend:
Ani Djirdjirian: Finding the Power in Your Voice Reclaiming Softness and Strength Beyond Trauma with Somatic Tools:
This 2-part series explores how trauma shapes and often limits vocal expression, leading some to self-silence in softness and others to overextend their voice to be heard. Participants will learn how these patterns reflect survival responses influenced by suppressed emotions, patriarchy, culture, and community, and will gain practical somatic tools to reclaim authentic expression in speaking, singing, and setting boundaries.
Dates: September 16th, 1pm-2pm and September 23rd, 1pm-2pm
Location: Campus Center Room 244 and on Zoom: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/97499919026
Three Rivers Park District Partnership Events
The CARE Center, Student Life, and TRIO SSS are partnering with the Three Rivers Park District to bring you outdoor events, activities, and workshops! These are FREE! No experience or equipment needed. Lunch and transportation will be provided.
Event 1: Friday, September 25th, 9:00am-2:00pm, Archery at Mississippi Gateway Regional Park (Sponsored by TRIO SSS)
Event 2: Friday, October 23rd, 9:00am-1:00pm, Forest Bathing & Nature Walks at Eastman Nature Center
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Reserve your spot by filling out the registration form:
Event Registration 2026 – Fill out form
CARE WEEK
Care Center Meet and Greet Breakfast
Date: Monday, October 19th
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Location: ES/LRC/BHCC Crossway
Come meet the Care Center Team and discover the wide range of basic needs and mental health resources available to NHCC students. Enjoy some delicious breakfast treats while you learn how we can support your well-being and success!
The Resource Fair
Date: Tuesday, October 20th
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: LRC/ES/BHCC Hallway
The Care Center is hosting the annual Fall Resource Fair! The Resource Fair is an opportunity for students to learn about community resources, build connections with local organizations, and discover services that can support their educational, financial, physical, and emotional well-being.
WELCOME NEW TEAM MEMBERS
The CARE Center is excited to welcome two new team members to our team! We are thrilled to introduce our new CARE Center Director, Nee Na Xiong, and Mental Health Therapist, Jen Moore (They/Them) who bring valuable experience, knowledge, and a passion for supporting NHCC students!
CHECK IT OUT!
NEW! Wellness Vending Machine
NHCC is excited to welcome a new wellness vending machine to campus, sponsored and supported by Prosperum. The machine will provide students with convenient access to essential health and wellness supplies right where they need them. Located on the first floor of the Campus Center near the restrooms, the machine offers another way for students to access wellness resources!
NEW! Updated Lactation Room
(Science Center 109A)
NHCC has updated the Lactation Room in the Science Center to provide a more comfortable, private, and welcoming space for breastfeeding and pumping. The room is available to students, employees, and campus visitors. Signage in the room provides helpful information about room guidelines, maintenance, and nearby facilities.
If you would like to request access to a campus Lactation Room, please contact the following offices:
- Public Safety: 763-424-0807
- Student Life: 763-424-0800
- CARE Center: 763-493-0554
PARENTING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
NHCC is preparing to launch the Parent Support Program Scholarship, designed to provide financial support to parenting and pregnant students as they work towards their educational goals. Selected students will receive $1,200 in the Fall and an additional $1,200 in the Spring. To be eligible, students must have at least 2 semesters remaining at NHCC, be enrolled in at least six credits each semester, be in good academic standing, and have NHCC as their home institution. NHCC is currently working through the final details of the scholarship rollout and hopes to make the application available by mid-September 2026. More information about eligibility, the application process, and the deadlines will be shared as the program is finalized.
PATHWAYS DAY- CONNECT WITH THE CARE CENTER
Inside Our Stories: What Winnie the Pooh, The Breakfast Club, and Inside Out Teach Us About Healing.
This presentation explores the emotional journeys of characters from Winnie the Pooh, The Breakfast Club, and Inside Out to highlight the ways individuals navigate stress, pain, and inner conflict while still finding meaning, connection, and belonging. By examining how each character expresses emotions, copes with struggle, and leans into vulnerability, we create space to normalize mental health conversations and reduce shame and stigma. Through these familiar stories, we uncover universal truths about healing, self empowerment, and the resilience that emerge when people feel seen, valued, and supported by their community. Students will walk away understanding that like these characters; there is life, growth, and hope after painful or traumatic experiences.
So you want to be a Social Worker, Mental Health Professional, or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor:
Interested in a career supporting others and making a difference in your community? Join us for a conversation about pathways into the helping professions, including social work, mental health, and alcohol and drug counseling. We’ll explore different educational routes, career opportunities, and what students can expect along the way.