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Wellness Resources: Identity & Belonging

Bruin REACH and You.

small group of students walking by The Bruin statue on the UCLA campus

The five tenets of Bruin REACH are:

Resilience

We promote resilience at Extension by cultivating the individual, sociocultural, and environmental supports needed to strengthen our diverse community.

Engagement

We foster engagement by offering opportunities for inclusion and leadership as well as spaces for students to explore their intersectional identities.

Advocacy

Bruin REACH is a strong advocate for marginalized voices within UCLA Extension and the UC system by advocating for socially just policies and practices. We host student advocacy groups, teach self-advocacy skills, and train employees on best practices in allyship.

Compassion

We hold unbiased, confidential space and provide resources for UCLA Extension students who need assistance navigating life's pressures, finding balance, or experiencing behavioral health concerns.

Holism

We believe that equity involves honoring all parts of our students' identities. Bruin REACH strives to promote healthy, equitable and inclusive co-learning environments where every student feels that they fully belong.

Community Resources

The resources below will help assist you in locating resources at UCLA and beyond.

This listing cannot capture every need. If you do not see what you are looking for, please contact Bruin REACH and we are happy to provide further resources.

Bias and Belonging

UCLA EDI toolkits offer resources and strategies to address various forms of discrimination.
UCLA Confronting Bias resources offer evidence-based methods for confronting bias and bigotry.
UNC Microaggressions website provides education, resources and strategies for combating microaggressions in everyday life.
The UCLA Community Programs Office (CPO) offers free events and activities open to the larger community.
UCLA Law professor Kimberlé Crenshaw explains what intersectionality means.
UCLA is one of the top research hubs for Implicit Bias in the nation. Learn about implicit bias on the UCLA Implicit Bias website, then take the Implicit Bias Self-Assessment below.
The UCLA Civil Rights Office (EDI-CRO) is tasked with upholding the civil rights of all UCLA members. Civil rights include the right to be free from sexual violence and sexual harassment, as well as the right to be free from discrimination or harassment based upon federally protected categories. If you have observed or experienced discrimination, harassment or sexual violence, and are uncomfortable reporting to a UCLA Extension official, you may report directly to the EDI-CRO.

LGBTQ+

UCLA Extension employs a lived name policy which is built to ensure that a student is recognized by an accurate name and pronouns.
The UCLA LGBTQ Resource Center provides some events and resources for the larger UCLA Community, including specific resources for Trans-identified students.
Making a Coming Out Plan (UW Madison) offers tips and support for planning to come out to friends and family.
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization for LGBTQ+ youth crisis intervention and support.
Refuge Restrooms is an interactive map of safe public restrooms for Transgender, Non-Binary, and Intersex individuals.

Disability

UCLA Extension Office of Disability Services contains FAQs around disclosure and accommodations at Extension
The National Council on Disability offers comprehensive resources for people with disabilities.
22 Apps for greater accessibility.

First Generation and Undocumented Students

UCLA FirstToGo offers a downloadable survival guide for First Generation Bruins. (*Please note that UCLA Extension students cannot access on-campus resources. If you have questions about resources available to you, please contact Bruin REACH.)
First in the Family provides advice from First Generation college students to incoming First Gen students.
The UCLA Undocumented Student Program (USP) offers numerous resources for students without documentation.
The California Student Aid Commission offers financial aid support for students without documents ("Dreamers") in California.

Race

The Black Bruin Resource Center offers online resources on Black Joy, including a weekly podcast and wellness tips, for the larger UCLA Community.
National Latino Behavioral Health Assocation offers programs and services focused on the behavioral health needs of Latine students.
Between Sessions podcast discusses "everything you need to know about mental health and communities of color."
HUE is a directory of healthcare providers and community of support for women of color.

Dialogue, Mediation and Restorative Justice

USC and Center for Urban Education's tools for building racial equity
UCLA Dialogue Across Difference initiative is an ongoing series of efforts to teach UCLA Community members how to respectfully and boldly engage in conversation on controversial topics that impact us all.
UCLA Office of Ombuds Services is a confidential resource where UCLA Community members can go for assistance in resolving conflicts, disputes or complaints on an informal basis.
The UCLA Extension Student Rights & Responsibilities Center (SRRC) provides neutral and confidential resolution to student conduct matters. The SRRC also provides guidance and consult on students' rights, as well as mediated resolution to interpersonal conflicts where appropriate.