COVID-19 UPDATE
All Services on this site have/will remain OPEN! Our top priority is the health, safety, and wellbeing of our community. To support student wellbeing and to obtain more detailed information about how to access each of these services, follow the links provided below for each department.
About Student Wellbeing
Student wellbeing is integral to academic success, student development, and life satisfaction. We, in Student Affairs, are committed to building relationships with our students such that together we generate optimal conditions for their wellbeing.
Urgent Needs
UC Police Department (UCPD)
911 or (805) 893-3446
Danger to yourself or others
After Hours Counseling
(805) 893-4411
Press 2 to speak with a counselor
Bias or Hate Incident Response
Financial Crisis Response Team
financialcrisis@sa.ucsb.edu
Eviction, financial emergency or urgent food-related issue
Interpersonal Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Assault Advocacy
Undocumented Student Services
(805) 893-5609
Students or immediate family members are detained or at risk of deportation
Services
Basic Needs
COVID-19 Update: Food pantries & Basic Needs advocates are open for in person service. All other basic needs services are open with virtual access.
- Technology Access - Support to secure a laptop or wifi
- Help with an emerging issue such as eviction, health, food-related crisis
- Financial Assistance to help students experiencing financial problems
- Food Access & Programs:
- AS Food Bank, Miramar Pantry
- CalFresh assistance
- FNBS & UCSB Cooks - food prep and shopping during COVID-19
- Affordable housing resources (UCSB/IV) - budget advising and workshops
Contact
Food Security and Basic Needs Advocates located in the UCen
Hours
Monday-Wednesday, 10 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday, 10 am – 4:30 pm
Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm
Additional virtual hours available evenings and weekends: https://food.ucsb.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
COVID-19 Update: Teletherapy by Zoom and phone sessions are available during business hours. Request services via an online form or call (805) 893-4411.
- Brief therapy and group therapy
- Urgent appointments
- After Hours Counseling (nights, weekends and holidays)
Contact
Voicemail messages will be returned within one business day. Requests after 3 pm will be returned the next business day.
Hours
Brief Assessment Hours (to get connected to services)
Monday—Friday, 10 am – Noon & 1 – 3 pm
Business Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday, 10 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday, 9 am – 4:30 pm
Campus Advocacy Resources and Education (CARE)
COVID-19 Update: Appointments will be conducted via phone or Zoom. Contact CARE via the advocacy telephone line shown below.
- Support for anyone impacted by sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, & harassment, including crisis counseling, resource navigation, and accompaniment
- Prevention and healing workshops
- Free, confidential and available 24/7
Health & Wellness (H&W)
COVID-19 Update: To ensure the health and safety of our community, programs and events will be provided through Zoom or other online options.
- Personal skill development for emotional and physical wellbeing, meal preparation, sleep health, maintaining a schedule and community connection during COVID-19 social distancing and online work/education
- Drop-in online wellness opportunities, public health information, online wellness tips and resources
- Daily online meditation for stress management & online workshop series in meditation, body image, cooking, and nutrition
Contact
(805) 893-2630
hw.interns@sa.ucsb.edu
Hours
Office Hours
Email your request/need to connect with us virtually
Business Hours
Monday—Friday, 8 am – 5 pm
Recreation
COVID-19 Update: The Recreation Center is closed until further notice. Visit our website to learn more about our online programming and services.
- Dietary wellness services: Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), Nutrition Counseling
- Educational programming with assessments and resource referrals: Wellness & Fitness Institute
- Faculty and staff wellbeing support: Faculty & Staff Wellness, WorkStrong Program
- Fitness assistance programs: Group/Personal Training, Fit Squad
- Massage therapy
Contact
Hours
Monday—Thursday, 6 am – 11 pm
Friday, 6 am – 9 pm
Saturday, 9 am – 9 pm
Sunday, 9 am – 10 pm
Student Health Services (SHS)
COVID-19 Update: In addition to providing in-person appointments, you can now access your medical provider from home via telehealth.
- Primary care: general medical care, mental health conditions, medication initiation and monitoring, nutrition counseling, transgender healthcare & advocacy.
- Behavioral health care: psychiatry, social work, and alcohol & drug therapy.
- Pharmacy services: prescription and over-the-counter medications; many prescriptions can be mailed to your address.
- Walk-in care is available for illness or injury that cannot wait for an appointment.
Contact
(805) 893-5361
After Hours Nurseline: 1 (877) 351-3457
Hours
Monday—Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday, 5 – 7 pm
Telehealth Appointments Only
