Lone Star College-Kingwood officials celebrate opening of Coyote Care Center

Lone Star College-Kingwood officials held a grand opening celebration on Feb. 5 for the new Coyote Care Center.

The details

Located in Room 168 of LSC-Kingwood's Student Conference Center, the Coyote Care Center offers food, clothing, personal care items and technology to ensure students have the tools and support necessary to succeed, according to a Jan. 30 news release.

Additionally, the center provides counseling services to support students' emotional and mental well-being, as well as community resource referrals to connect students with external support.

Quote of note

“The Coyote Care Center at Lone Star College-Kingwood is a safe space where campus constituents can seek assistance without the stigma of shame or fear,” Sherry Wells, LSC-Kingwood vice president of student success, said in a statement. “Visitors to the center can shop for meal prep food or quick grab-and-go items to address food insecurity. Personal care items such as diapers, wipes, or hygiene products are available for those in need. Casual clothing, including socks, underwear, and jackets, are available.”

• Opened Feb. 5
• 20000 Kingwood Drive, Student Conference Center Room #168, Kingwood
• www.lonestar.edu/kingwood