2024 GENERAL ELECTION HUB

Democracy. Voter Participation. Civic Engagement. Decisions are made based on what votes are cast.

POST-ELECTION ACTIVITIES

DESIGNATED POST-ELECTION SUPPORT SPACES

The college understands the results of the 2024 elections will impact our students in different ways. Regardless of the results of Tuesday’s election, students can receive supportive resources through many of our programs and services. The following areas will serve as listening and referral spaces beginning Wednesday, November 6th:

Santa Rosa Campus Cultural Center Spaces

Queer Resource Center (QRC)
Sawubona Black Learning & Opportunity Center (BLOC)
Santa Rosa Intercultural Center (SRIC)
Native American Center (NAC)

All Cultural Centers are located in Pioneer Hall, Santa Rosa Campus

Monday & Tuesday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 9:30am – 4pm
Fridays: By appointment
Email: intercultural@santarosa.edu
Phone call & text (707) 527-4741
Website: intercultural.santarosa.edu

Santa Rosa Campus Disability Cultural Center

Monday – Thursday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Bertolini Student Center, third floor lobby
Calming Activities Offered
Contact Kim Starke at kstarke@santarosa.edu
Website: drd.santarosa.edu/dcc

Petaluma Campus Intercultural Center (Our House)

Monday – Thursday: 9am – 3:30pm
Friday: By appointment
Email us at ourhouse@santarosa.edu
Website: petaluma.santarosa.edu/ourhouse

The Puente, APASS, and Undocu Immigrant Dream Center (PAU)

Bertolini Hall, 3^rd Floor, Room 4832
Mon - Thurs: 9am – 5pm
Friday: 9am – 1pm
Email us at: dream@santarosa.edu
Phone: (707) 521-7947
Website: dream.santarosa.edu

Santa Rosa Welcome & Connect Center

Plover Hall, Room 531
Monday – Thursday: 8am – 5pm
Friday: 8am – 1pm
Email us at: firstyearpeercoach@santarosa.edu
Phone: (707) 527-4410
Website: welcome.santarosa.edu

Receive Emotional & Mental Health Support

Mental Health Appointments:
Monday – Thursday: 8:30AM – 5:00PM – In-Person & Zoom
Friday: 9:00AM – 3:00PM – In-Person & Zoom
Call to schedule after-hours appointments
(707) 527-4445, studenthealthservices@santarosa.edu
For more information: shs.santarosa.edu

Mental Health Drop-In Hour:

Monday - Thursday: 2:00PM – In-Person & Zoom
Friday: 11:00AM – In-Person & Zoom

Petaluma Campus Appointments:

Wednesday’s: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Drop-in Hours: 2:00pm

After Hours Live Mental Health Support:

Call (707) 527-4445, press 8 for live support with trained mental health professionals after hours weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

SELF CARE

★★ Manage Election-Related Stress Information ★★

Here are some factors that may affect you during this election season and strategies to help address them

★★ SRJC PEERS - Election Stress ★

Click here for some tips from fellow students about Election Stress - courtesy of the PEERS Program

CARE STRATEGIES

Limit the amount of time you spend on social media or the news. When you get the impulse to look at social media, count slowly to 10 and ask yourself: What am I hoping to get out of this experience? Let that question help you decide whether you still want to open that app.
Set boundaries; Take mental and conversation breaks from politics (e.g., contemplate all the things you’re grateful for that day, talk about your non-political interests). It’s ok to walk away from an overly heated conversation that doesn’t feel productive or meaningful.
Practice self-care; Incorporate activities into your daily life that help to make you feel good and recharged (i.e. read a good book, watch a funny tv show/movie, go for a walk/exercise, play a video game). Try mindfulness meditation.
Engage in self-care routines like exercise, nature, sleep, or meditation. Participate in a hobby that is totally separate from the election.
Surround yourself with positive resources, like friends or family who you can talk to. If you need it, ask to avoid talking about politics.
Inhale for four, exhale for four. Count your breaths. Relax your shoulders. Unclench your jaw. The simplest of actions, like enjoying a moment of silence, can help you reset your body and mind.
Do some prep work. Take care of essential chores (e.g. grocery shopping, laundry) in advance of a stressful week. Set up your week to require the least energy from you.
Be kind to yourself. Be realistic about what you have the mental and emotional capacity for right now.
Ask your faculty and supervisors for what you need. Do you need an extension on a paper or project? Do you need to make an appointment during office hours? It's okay to ask.

Invest in relationships and friendships. Check-in with friends and community members. Ask "How can I support you?"
Support mutual aid efforts. Share what you have-be that a car, time, extroversion, money, writing skills, empathy, art supplies, etc. Any and all of these can be incredibly useful in supporting someone in community.
Lend a hand to someone in need – e.g. give someone a ride to the store, walk someone's dog.
Listen to others with compassion and nonjudgement.