Support Services
Life Project
The Learning Independence for Empowerment (LIFE) Project, developed in 2009, is a program for students with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Asperger Syndrome, or other social-cognitive deficit. Students will learn how to engage appropriately in social interactions and increase skills in time management, fine tune self-governing abilities to navigate the campus more efficiently, as well as learn skills needed for careers. The program promotes independence and autonomy through social interactions, coaching, and role-play.
Beach Buddy
Beach Buddy is a peer mentoring program that offers students a new way to connect with other students for emotional support and access to on campus mental health resources. Beach Buddies are certified peer educators who are familiar with on-campus resources and who work to create a culture and climate that acknowledges individual differences, destigmatizes mental health, and increases the likelihood of seeking support networks.
Butterfly Peer Mentoring Program
The Butterfly Peer Mentorship Program supports undocumented students by assisting them in achieving their goals and improving their experience as a college student. Mentors and mentees attend weekly workshops covering topics from communication skills, time management, campus resources, to self-empowerment. The program’s goal is to assist incoming, undocumented students’ in their transition to CSULB.
