Camp Nugget is among the many experiential labs, clinics and programs that unite service with learning.<\/p>\n
For decades, Cal State Long Beach has been tightly woven into the life of its city. Across campus, community-facing labs, clinics and programs serve as both a learning anchor and bridge \u2014 linking the university with the neighborhoods around it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In these spaces, students provide high-quality free or low-cost services to residents who might otherwise go without care, while reaping the benefits of working side-by-side with expert faculty.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The result is a network of trust between The Beach and the community: places where needs are met and students learn to turn their training into real-world service.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Neuro Pro Bono Clinic<\/p>\n
When insurance benefits end, recovery often does too \u2014 especially for stroke survivors. At the Neuro Pro Bono Clinic<\/a>, physical therapy students help clients continue rehabilitation at no cost, working under faculty supervision to support long-term neurological recovery.\u00a0<\/p>\n Speech and Language Clinic\u00a0<\/p>\n Students in the Speech and Language Clinic<\/a> provide assessment and therapy services for children and adults, helping clients build communication skills that affect school, work and daily life. For speech-language pathology students, it\u2019s hands-on clinical training; for families, it\u2019s accessible, consistent care.<\/p>\n Long Beach Trauma Recovery Center\u00a0<\/p>\n At the Long Beach Trauma Recovery Center<\/a>, students studying counseling psychology and social work offer free counseling and advocacy services to victims of violent crime. The center pairs mental health support with practical assistance, helping clients navigate the aftermath of trauma while students gain experience working in high-impact, community-based care.<\/p>\n Camp Nugget\u00a0<\/p>\n Each summer, Camp Nugget<\/a> brings children with disabilities to campus for a program focused on confidence, independence and connection. CSULB students serve as counselors and role models, creating a space where campers are supported \u2014 and celebrated \u2014 for who they are.<\/p>\n PRO-Health Research Lab\u00a0<\/p>\n Through the psychology-centered PRO-Health Research Lab<\/a>, students partner with community organizations to reduce maternal stress and improve family well-being. The work blends research with real-world application, addressing health inequities while training the next generation of clinicians and scholars.<\/p>\n Inclusive Marketing Initiative\u00a0<\/p>\n