The SOAR Center helps students connect with appropriate BRCC and community resources to deal with life challenges. The SOAR Center is dedicated to helping students navigate challenges so that they can continue their educational pursuits successfully.
The SOAR Center is located in building F 105 A (campus map) while Houff Center is undergoing renovations.
Services
Services include, but are not limited to:
Single Stop – This free screening tool takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. It’s the first step in assessing eligibility for federal, state and internal benefit programs and offers a robust database for local resources. The SOAR Coordinator will follow up with students regarding their eligibility and next steps, and provide guidance to help students through the process.
TimelyCare – This virtual health and well-being platform is available FREE to all students with a VCCS email. You can access care 24/7, 365 days a year in several different ways –
- Self-Care Journeys provide tools from experts on a range of topics,
- Peer Community is where you can share your thoughts, feelings and emotions as part of a nationwide community of students who may face the same challenges as you do,
- TalkNow provides on-demand emotional support 24/7 from a licensed mental health professional, and three FREE scheduled counseling sessions are available to each student per year.
Register with your school email now at TimelyCare or download the TimelyCare app on your phone.
Lunch 2 Go – In an effort to help BRCC students with nutritional needs, the SOAR Center offers this program for qualifying students. Meal vouchers are provided for use on days the student attends on-campus classes. Visit the SOAR Center in F 105 A for more information.
Temporary Emergency Financial Assistance (PDF) – This program is available to BRCC students who meet defined eligibility requirements and demonstrate need through supporting documentation. The SOAR Coordinator assists students through the application process. If you have experienced an emergency and it is negatively impacting your life, reach out to the SOAR Center and discuss what help may be available to you!
BRCC Cares – This program provides basic personal hygiene products to students in need. Students are invited to visit the SOAR Center and pick up items needed. (Personal hygiene products may include shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrush/toothpaste, body soap, feminine hygiene products, and more.)
Student Success Center
The SOAR Center is part of the Student Success Center which empowers students to achieve their educational and career goals by providing tools and resources to support students to overcome barriers to success.
How You Can Help
Consider making a donation to BRCC’s Educational Foundation, earmarking contributions for BRCC’s Student Outreach & Resource Center (SOAR).
Contact
Donna Clem
SOAR Coordinator
Houff Student Center
Room F 105 A
(540) 453-0253
soar@brcc.edu