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Getting Started with the BNC

Whether you're here for food support, to meet with someone, or to access campus and community resources, here's how to begin:

 

What is TBH?

TBH (To Be Honest) is our confidential case management system for all things Basic Needs at SBCC.  
It’s your personal hub where you can:

  • Share what challenges you’re facing
  • Get connected to support
  • Ask questions and message with a Care Coordinator
  • Track appointments, referrals, and updates
1

Complete the Basic Needs Intake Form

Before accessing any of our services, you’ll need to complete the Basic Needs Benefit Screener. This helps us
understand how to best support you and automatically creates your TBH (our BNC Case management system)
account.

TBH: BENEFIT SCREENER

  1. Log in with your SBCC Pipeline credentials
  2. Complete the screener
  3. Your TBH account allows you to make appointments, check in at the Food Pantry, and track our services. 
2

Reap the Food Pantry Benefits

Once your TBH account is set up, you’re welcome to visit the Food Pantry during open hours. 

  • No appointment needed for walk-ins
  • Be ready to check in using your TBH account at the front desk!

Location: SBCC Basic Needs Center (ECC-14) (past the Bookstore, in front of the WELL)

3

Connect with a Case Manager

Need help with housing, CalFresh, emergency grants, or just figuring out next steps?

  • Schedule a one-on-one appointment through TBH to speak with someone from our team.
  • Appointments are available in-person, on Zoom, or by phone.


MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

 

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Visit Us at the BNC!

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Visit Us

Our Basic Needs Center is located in East Campus ECC-14 by the Bookstore.

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Summer Center Hours

MON 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
TUE 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WED 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
THUR 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
FRI 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Summer Pantry Hours

MON noon - 4 p.m.
TUE 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WED 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
THUR 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
FRI 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Contact Us

Email: basicneeds@sbcc.edu
Phone: (805) 730-3067

*The Basic Needs Center is closed during holidays.