Clinical case management services are available in person, via zoom or by phone to currently enrolled students who are physically in the state of California. These services focus on collaborative planning and navigation to connect students to appropriate clinical and community resources to support their mental health and well-being. Additional resources can be found in the .
Clinical case managers are clinicians who provide assessment, collaborative planning, resource coordination, and follow-up support. While not a substitute for mental health counseling, clinical case management can bridge you with the right services for your needs.
Connections may include:
- Crisis management resources
- Long-term mental health providers, psychiatry, and psychological evaluations
- Support groups and treatment programs
- Specialized services for disproportionately impacted student groups (e.g., BIPOC, LGBTQIA+)
- Medical insurance navigation (Medi-Cal, CoveredCA, commercial, international, etc.)
- Substance use treatment and recovery resources
- Navigating disability-related forms/benefits
- Basic needs support*
Sessions are 50 minutes for up to 6 sessions per semester and may be extended under extenuating circumstances.
*For additional basic needs support such as food, housing, legal aid, etc., please visit the Campus Assessment, Resources and Education (CARE) webpage to learn more about non-clinical case management services offered.
Our Team
Michael Truong (he), MSW, LCSW 128207
Clinical Case Manager
Michael is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping students navigate
mental health challenges, life transitions, and the systems that support their well-being.
As a second-generation Vietnamese American and first-generation college graduate,
he approaches each interaction with cultural humility, inclusivity, and a profound
respect for every student's unique experiences and strengths. Grounded in mindfulness,
neuroaffirming practice, and trauma-informed care, Michael takes an integrative approach
that combines therapeutic interventions with practical guidance, including crisis
response, care coordination, resource navigation, and connections to campus and community
resources. Before joining 麻豆影视, Michael served as an Emergency Response
Social Worker with San Diego County's Child & Family Well-Being Department, where
he responded to crises, assessed safety, and coordinated services for children and
families. He is passionate about reducing barriers to care and creating collaborative
spaces where students feel supported, empowered, and connected as they work toward
their personal, academic, and mental health goals.
Anahi Martinez Mendez (she/ella)
Clinical Case Manager, under the field instruction of Michael Truong LCSW 128207
Anahi is a first-generation graduate student at California State University San Marcos
(CSUSM), pursuing her Master's in Social Work. She was born and raised in Oceanside
on Luise帽o/Pay贸mkawichum land and shared space among the Kuupangaxwichem/Cupe帽o and
Kumeyaay and Ipai peoples. Anahi attended CSUSM for her undergraduate and received
a B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development and Spanish. Anahi is bilingual (English/Spanish),
and her lived experiences have empowered her to enter the social work field to work
with youth and families impacted by cultural stigma on mental health and work with
Spanish-speaking communities. During her free time, Anahi likes to create art, take
evening walks, and spend time with her younger siblings.
Morgan Yarak (she)
Clinical Case Manager, under the field instruction of Michael Truong LCSW 128207
My name is Morgan Yarak, and I am a second-year graduate student pursuing a master's
in social work from California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM) where I also earned
my B.A. In Child and Adolescent Development with a minor in Psychological Science.
I was born in raised in Long Beach, CA and moved to San Diego to pursue my undergraduate
education at CSUSM. I come from a multi-cultural family, where I saw first-hand the
role that intersectionality plays in individual experiences. My goal is to act as
a support for individuals of all backgrounds, through a lens of cultural competence,
humility, and advocacy. I emphasize both client-centered and systems-focused approaches,
in order to work with individuals to navigate experiences in a collaborative and supportive
manner. I am dedicated to creating safe spaces, where warmth, empathy, and understanding
are at the center of engagement. I am so excited to continue to learn and grow with
the MiraCosta Community!
