Health & Wellbeing

Basic Needs

 

 

Basic Needs Department LogoBasic Needs Programs

Students’ basic needs include access to nutritious and sufficient food; safe, secure, and adequate housing – to sleep, to study, to cook, and to shower; healthcare to promote sustained mental and physical wellbeing; affordable technology and transportation; resources for personal hygiene; and childcare and related needs.

Basic Needs Program Eligibility

Our Basic Needs services are open to all SMC students regardless of immigration status, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability.

We encourage students to make appointments with our counselors who can help determine the best supports available as every students needs are unique.

Basic Needs Assistance

TBH is an official partner of SMC's Health and Wellness programs. Create a TBH account to get 24/7 remote basic needs support, mental health support, schedule appointments with SMC Basic Needs Counselors, and get recommendations for local on-campus and off-campus resources based on your needs.

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TBH: Your Virtual Hub for Basic Needs Support
TBH is a one-stop virtual platform designed to help SMC students access personalized basic needs support. Whether you're looking for help on campus, in your community, or through public benefit programs like CalFresh or Medi-Cal, TBH is here to help with personalized and confidential support.

By creating an account and opening a case, you’ll be screened for a variety of resources and can connect directly with support services. Any enrolled SMC student can utilize TBH's services and referrals.

You can also book 1-on-1 sessions with Basic Needs Counselors through TBH to get help applying for aid and navigating available support.

(Please note, you do not need to create a TBH account to visit Bodega, the on-campus student food pantry)

How to Get Started:

  1. Visit the SMC TBH Portal (opens in new window)  
  2. Log in using your SMC username and password
  3. Complete the benefits screener to tell us what resources you're looking for (takes about 10 minutes)
  4. Explore available resources, connect with live support, and book appointments with Basic Needs Counselors

Bodega - Student Food Pantry

Bodega, SMC's free on-campus food pantry.

Bodega Hours - Summer 2025

(Monday, June 16th through Friday, August 29th)

  • MondayCLOSED
  • Tuesday10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • FridayCLOSED

Please note that Bodega will be closed on all campus holidays.

Other Basic Needs Resources

Make an Appointment

For information about other SMC Basic Needs resources, visit the pages below.

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For Employees

For Students

Basic Needs Team 

Sharlyne Massillon (she/her) - Basic Needs Director, MSW

Jaime Villalobos (he/him) - Basic Needs Project Assistant, MPA

De Anna Ashby - Student Services Clerk

Julia Barsocchini (she/her) - Basic Needs Counselor, MSW

Rene Robles (she/her) - Basic Needs Counselor, MSW

Thaddeus Phillips (he/him) - CalFresh Outreach Project Manager, MSW

Contact Information 

Phone: 310-434-3100

Email: BasicNeeds@smc.edu

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