Get help finding resources on- and off-campus to support your basic needs such as food, housing, transportation, mental health, childcare, legal aid, and more. If you are a currently enrolled MiraCosta student, you can receive one on one support from a CARE team member. For more information check us out at www.miracosta.edu/CARE

If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911. For mental health crises, call 1-888-724-7240 or text HOME to 741741.

Submit a CARE Referral

Complete a CARE Referral to be connected to a CARE team member to receive one-on-one support in identifying resources that will meet your basic needs such as food, housing, transportation, mental health, financial assistance, legal aid, and more. Our team will outreach directly to you by phone or email to schedule an appointment to explore your needs.

Access FREE Food

Attend our on-campus CARE Free Food & Resource Market (formerly known as Farmer’s Market) events that occur twice a month. All currently enrolled students are welcome to attend and should be prepared to bring or know their student ID number. Students may access the Campus Food Pantry located on the Oceanside Campus, San Elijo Campus, and Community Learning Center once per day to receive a small meal, produce, and snack items. Please visit our website for more information on hours and locations of the Food Pantries and CARE Free Food & Resource Market events.

Submit a Transportation Assistance Request

Currently enrolled students may complete Transportation Assistance to request one-time assistance for a bus pass or a gas card. Student may also enroll in the Uber Discount Program ($10 off per ride to or from a MiraCosta Campus).

Apply to Borrow Technology Devices

Currently enrolled students may complete a Student Technology Request form to borrow technology devices including laptops and mobile hotspots from the MiraCosta Library. Students are eligible to apply each semester if currently enrolled.

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Find Resources

Read our CARE Resource Guide for Basic Needs to learn more about resources on- and off-campus that will support your basic needs. Additional San Diego County resources can be found by calling 2-1-1 and speaking with a live operator.