Basic Needs
Summer Closure
The Basic Needs Center/Marketplace is closed during summer and will reopen August 24, 2026.
For immediate help, dial 2-1-1 to find resources in your area.
Our Vision
Cerro Coso Community College Basic Needs Center strives to support students to be successful by ensuring their basic needs are met through resources, access, and advocacy. Basic needs include access to nutritious foods, mental and physical healthcare, technology, transportation, and more. Having one's basic needs met has a direct impact on the academic performance, mental health, physical health, and holistic well-being of our students.
Basic Needs Program
Need assistance? Please complete the Basic Needs Referral Form.
Basic Needs funds are currently being assessed due to limited funding. Please be patient as we carefully review and assess each student’s needs in a timely manner.
Our Staff
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Bachman | Dean, Enrollment and Retention | kathryn.bachman@cerrocoso.edu | (760) 384-6153 |
| Maria Silva | Program Coordinator, Basic Needs | maria.silva@cerrocoso.edu | (760) 384-6370 |
Contact Us
Basic Needs Office Hours
The Basic Needs Center is currently closed for the summer.
Hours for the Fall term are pending and will be posted here once confirmed.
Location:
Athletics Building, Rm 413
Main Building - CC Marketplace, Room 114 (First Floor)
Phone: (760) 384-6370
Location: Main Building - CC Marketplace - Room 114 (First Floor)
Email the Basic Needs Program Coordinator at maria.silva@cerrocoso.edu. Please make sure to include your CC student ID number, first & last name, and your message.
Basics Needs Informational Video
