Contra Costa Medical Career College Supports You on Your Path to Purpose
Individualized Student Support and a Community Who Cares
Every May we recognize Mental Health Awareness month, a time to reflect and focus on our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. At Legacy Education, we care deeply about our students, and we believe in supporting each of you as you travel on your own individual path to purpose. The challenges and stressors that you experience as you pursue higher education can impact you significantly, and we are dedicated to providing you with the resources and support you need to be successful.
At Legacy Education, we want to see each member of our community thrive. Whether you are at Central Coast College in Salinas, Integrity College of Health in Pasadena, Contra Costa Medical Career College in Contra Costa, or at a High Desert Medical College campus in Bakersfield, Temecula, or Lancaster, we care about your well-being. This Mental Health Awareness month is a great time to reflect on your own mental health and focus on taking care of your whole self. At Legacy, we are here to support you as you travel on your path to purpose.
Contra Costa Medical Career College (CCMCC), a Legacy Education institution, is more than just a school. At CCMCC, you become a part of the family from the time you walk in the front door. Many of our students are friends and family members of current and former CCMCC students. We care about each other, and it shows in our community of support. Staff and instructors work closely with each student, getting to know them, their strengths, and their career goals. The community at CCMCC becomes truly close to each student, invested in their progress towards their personal goals. We are all on our path to a purposeful, rewarding future, and everyone at CCMCC supports each other as we each work towards achieving our goals.
In order to demonstrate our commitment of support to our students, Legacy Education introduced a new resource last year. Our Corporate Well-Being Officer, Arlana Scala, is an invaluable resource and pillar of support for the entire Legacy family. Arlana is tasked with nurturing the well-being of the entire Legacy community, from students, to staff, to leadership. Arlana is available to each member of the Legacy family, both remotely, through virtual online meetings and correspondence, and in-person, through rotating visits at each of Legacy’s five campuses. Arlana works with students and staff one-on-one, for personal, focused attention, and also with groups, for supportive community building. Arlana approaches every individual with respect and care for their holistic well-being, their biopsychosocial-spiritual health.
Arlana recently took some time to discuss her role, and what it means to her. Read on to learn more about how Legacy’s Corporate Well-Being Officer is making mental health a priority across our schools:
Q: What do you hope to accomplish at Legacy Education?
A: My goal is to be available to students, and employees, to offer support and help encourage and cultivate mental wellness and well-being in general. That can be through casual conversation, through one-on-one meetings, and through classes and the sharing of resources. I am proud to offer support and help to all those at Legacy Education.
Q: What support do you provide Legacy Education students and staff?
A: I have a physical presence on each of our five campuses once a month where I meet with students and staff on a one-to-one basis. I spend time in the classroom, allowing students to get to know me a little bit better. I also provide them with resources, and grief support. I am in the process of starting a grief group for anyone that might want to attend in person or virtually. We will have other virtual resources in the near future. Weekly well-being support for staff via email is currently available.
Q: What is the best piece of advice you can give to someone struggling with their mental health?
A: There is always help available and it’s important that you reach out when you feel like you need some support. Whether it is personal or professional, talking to someone can be the best step towards a better well-being.
Q: How can students reach you?
A: Email me anytime! You can reach out directly to ascola@legacyed.com.
Legacy Education is proud to have Arlana Scala in our family of educational institutions across California, and we are excited to offer her great services to the entire Legacy family. Arlana is an excellent resource for all Legacy students, staff, and leadership, and we can all benefit from her guidance and support.
Contra Costa Medical Career College in Contra Costa, California is committed to our students, their wellness, and their future. We are proud to be a close community of peers, friends, and mentors, and at CCMCC, we all support and encourage each other as we work towards our ultimate Path to Purpose. Come to CCMCC for your healthcare career training, and find a school where you can feel like family, a school where others truly care about you, your well-being, and your success. At CCMCC, you will find both individualized student support and a supportive community culture that empowers you to pursue your individual Path to Purpose. Call us at (925) 757-2900 or click here to learn more about becoming part of the CCC family!