To get resources added to this page, email vp_communications@cge6069.org

CGE Mutual Aid and Housing

Facebook page for CGE Mutual Aid and Housing
This group is for CGE members, Oregon State University graduate students (incoming or current), and allies, such as undergraduate students or past CGE members.

– If you’re in an established housing situation and you’re looking for someone to fill a vacancy, post a little about the vacancy, rent, and relevant dates.
– If you’re looking yourself to fill a vacancy in an already-established housing situation, browse through the most recent vacancies posted below. If you can’t find what you’re looking for that way, post a little about yourself and what kind of housing situation you’re looking for and relevant info and dates. 

Mutual Aid
Mutual aid refers to (but is not limited to): emergency housing, food insecurity, safety needs. Please also see the OSU Human Resources Service Center which has a food pantry and provides up to 2 weeks of emergency housing. https://studentlife.oregonstate.edu/hsrc

– If you are in need of aid or assistance from other graduate students, you can post what you are comfortable with sharing and your contact info and other relevant information to the Facebook page above.
– You can also post to the #mutual-aid channel in the CGE discord (email vp_communications@cge6069.org for an invite link to the discord) – this discord is only for current CGE members and associate members.

Food

Basic Needs Center (BNC) – food resources for OSU students, SNAP application assistance
Mealbux program – thru BNC, have to apply the first week of classes, free money for on-campus dining locations
Linn Benton food share – for meals and food pantries
Stone Soup – free meals every day in Corvallis
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – for US legal permanent residents for 5+ years only
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) – same requirements as SNAP

Funding Sources

AFT student debt clinics – learn how to manage and potentially forgive student loans
Fellowships – note: Fellows are NOT covered by CGE, so this funding comes with no contractual protections
OSU Graduate School professional development award – up to $500
ScholarDollars – OSU scholarship resources
TAship points of contact – for GEs looking to TA outside their own department
Union scholarships – for any union members and dependents (not just for CGE)

Health

Health Insurance
Graduate Student health insurance info – disclaimer: from OSU HR website
Paid sick leave – disclaimer: from OSU HR website (accessed 2/9/2024 from here)
PacificSource – health insurance website to find providers in-network
Student Health Services – for OSU students

Mental Health
Center for Clinical Interventions – informational sheets and worksheets to help with mental health issues
Conifer Wellness – off-campus counseling
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) – for OSU students and employees
General resources – CGE collected resources, including literature, self-assessments, and media
Transformative Health and Wellness – off-campus counseling and psychiatry- $17 a session co-pay with PacificSource (after $100 yearly deductible)

Miscellaneous

Emergency preparedness – posts current Oregon hazards and monthly emergency preparedness topics