Welcome to the Institute for Community Health & Wellbeing
The Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing is a proud facilitator of collaborations between a network of centers and institutes on and off campus that enhance and foster the many areas of health and wellbeing throughout communities within the CSUN service region.
ICHWB: What We Do
Enhancing the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, organizations, and communities alike.
CSUN Lactation Accommodation Policy
Pregnant, parenting, and lactating students, faculty and staff are protected under our CSU anti-discrimination/anti-harassment policy. If you have any questions or concerns relative to support and accommodations, please contact the Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equity and Diversity.
Solidarity & Allyship Statements
Tataviam Solidarity Statement —The ICHWB recognizes and acknowledges the Sesevitam, the first people of this ancestral and unceded territory of Sesevenga that is now occupied by our institution. We honor their elders, past and present, and the Sesevitam descendants who are citizens of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians. HWB recognizes that the Sesevitam are still here and we are committed to lifting up their stories, culture, and community.
Black Lives Matter Solidarity Statement — The ICHWB stands in solidarity with the Black community in the struggle against systemic racism. We remember the names of those who have been murdered by the racist systems in our society. George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. Ahmaud Arbery. Eric Garner. Tamir Rice. Botham Jean. Trayvon Martin. Sandra Bland. Oscar Grant. Philando Castile. Freddie Gray. Walter Scott. Terrence Crutcher. Samuel Dubose. Michael Brown. And countless others. #BlackLivesMatter.
Asian American Pacific Islander Community Solidarity Statement — The ICHWB acknowledges the exponential surge of racism and violence towards our Asian American and Pacific Island (AAPI) members of our community. From the tragedies that occurred during the global pandemic and before, we resist those who have continued to promote Anti-Asian sentiment, and stand in solidarity with the AAPI community and in the fight for equal treatment, respect, and validation. #StopAsianHate
In Acknowledgement of Core Values, Vision and Mission.
Promoting the welfare and intellectual progress of students involves creating an environment where learners are supported both emotionally and intellectually. This includes fostering a culture of curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity, as well as ensuring access to resources that aid in their academic and personal growth. By providing mentorship, diverse learning opportunities, and cultivating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, educators can help students not only achieve academic success but also develop the skills necessary for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship. Ultimately, such support, coupled with the various teachings of CSUN's Visions and Values, empowers students to realize their full potential and become active contributors to society.
Institute of Community Health & Wellbeing
Contact Information
Santa Susana Hall Room 115
18111 Nordhoff Street,
Northridge, CA 91330-8250
- Phone: (818) 677-7709
Mirna Troncoso Sawyer, PhD, MPH, Director
Hema Kapil, Department Coordinator