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Mesa CC Student Needs Navigator Maricopa Cares

Connecting students to internal college services & external community safety nets

Non-Academic Needs Assessment & Resource Clearinghouse

You Belong Here. You Don't Have to Do This Alone.

Life outside the classroom affects everything inside it. Whether it's groceries, housing, transit, childcare, or personal crisis, explore available campus services and external Arizona resources tailored to support you.

Internal Resources
12 Programs
Mesa Market, DRS, CARE
External Partners
14 Providers
SNAP, 2-1-1 AZ, City Aids
Needs Covered
9 Essential Areas
Housing to Legal & Safety
Case Management
Holistic Model
Free, confidential support
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Needs Assessment: Identify What You Need Today

Select any non-academic challenges you are currently navigating. This instantly filters and highlights customized internal campus support and verified external safety nets.

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Resource Clearinghouse (Internal & External)

Searchable online tool bridging campus services and community agencies.

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Impact of Budget & Reorganization

Navigating reduced staffing, RIF, and service hour constraints

Due to recent college reorganizations and Reduction In Force (RIF), several student support offices have reduced hours or open staffing vacancies (Enrollment, Advising, Specialized Centers).

  • Children's Center Closed: Campus child care is currently suspended. Refer to our subsidized external Head Start and DES child care roster.
  • CARE Team & BIT Team: Behavioral Intervention and CARE teams remain fully active for immediate safety and wellness triage.
  • Limited Office Hours: Use virtual appointment booking or 'MCC Get Help' ticket queues to avoid in-person wait times.
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SWOT Gap: Holistic Case Management

Moving beyond fragmented services to integrated student care

The non-academic needs assessment revealed a vital gap: students experiencing housing instability or food stress usually face multiple compounding barriers. Rather than having you navigate 10 different offices alone, our Case Management initiative connects you with a designated advocate.

Single Point of Contact
One advocate coordinates internal waivers & external benefits.
Dissemination Plan
Active outreach in syllabus statements, Canvas modules, and hubs.
Confidential & 100% Free