Basic Needs
Basic needs are defined as the elements necessary for an individual to survive, including food, shelter, and clothing. At CSSI, we define basic needs as the essential resources that impact our students inside and outside of the classroom as well as their sense of belonging, persistence, well-being and thriving. We support students in addressing their basic needs through providing a safe, non-judgmental environment to discuss their current circumstances, identify resources within the Columbia community and resources available within the local, city and statewide communities, and create goals to ensure their basic needs are met.