The most important mission of Louisiana's community and technical colleges is to support students both on and off campus. On this episode, we discuss the importance of self-care and the resources available to students who may be experiencing environmental factors that have a detrimental effect on their education and their lives. Dr. Rene Cintron is joined by Dr. Christy Montgomery, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Diversity, and Inclusion at Northshore Technical Community College, Christy Montgomery (no relation) and Sophia Dixon Brown from The Wellspring Alliance.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

The Wellspring Alliance serves communities in Northeast and Central Louisiana, bringing people and partners together to address some of the greatest challenges of our time: violence, homelessness, sexual assault, poverty, mental illness and children facing adversity.

Find out more about the Wellspring Alliance online:
Website: www.wellspringofnela.org.
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Find a college near you at LCTCS.edu/our-colleges.

Sometimes, making a change means having difficult conversations. The What's Next Louisiana Podcast leads an important discussion about diversity, equity, and inclusion and the student experience across Louisiana's Community and Technical Colleges. A special thanks to Damian Glover for leading this live discussion with our panelists representing students, faculty, and staff across the system.