Important Announcements
Name & Gender Data Updates at Student Health Service and CAPS
As of February 26th, 2025 Student Health Services (SHS) and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) are collecting and storing students’ lived first names, pronouns, gender, and sexual orientation independently of the rest of campus. This will allow students to use a name and pronouns with their healthcare providers that they may not be comfortable using with the rest of the university. An initial update questionnaire will be assigned to students upon their first appointment after February 26th, 2025.
For a full FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) menu, please visit this information page by selecting the button below:
To visit the Student Health Service Website or the Counseling & Psychological Services Website, please select a button below:
Congratulations to Student Health Service for earning the HRC High Performer Award!
Student Health Service has been recognized as a High Performer in The Human Rights Campaign’s 2024 Healthcare Equality Index! Healthcare is for everyone and despite attacks on healthcare policies, they are proud to continue providing the right care to our LGBTQ+ patients. More legislative barriers exist for LGBTQ+ people seeking healthcare than ever before. Student Health Service is dedicated to improve quality experiences for all staff and patients, including LGBTQ+ patients.
Free Narcan & Opioid/Fentanyl Safety Information
Be safe and smart when it comes to Fentanyl awareness to prevent a possibly fatal opioid overdose. See the following page for more details: Narcan Information
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.
How We Approach Wellbeing
One way in which UCSB approaches wellbeing on campus is through the Socio-Ecological Model where look at wellbeing through 4 levels:
- Individual Efforts like educating yourself on relevant health topics
- Interpersonal Relationships that provide social support
- Community Resources that provide the settings that promote wellbeing
- Social Level Systems such as policies that improve health equity
Check out the short video to the right for more detailed information!
Urgent Needs
UC Police Department (UCPD)
911 or (805) 893-3446
Danger to self 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
Check Us Out On Social Media!
Wellbeing Podcast
Welcome to the wellbeing podcast! Students thrive when they learn, live and achieve in an environment where they feel a sense of belonging, connectedness, and personal impact. This podcast is by students for students, to offer biweekly advice from a broad range of topics including: positive psychology, meditation, sleep, nutrition, sexual health, stress reduction, body image, and more. We love to talk to departments on campus related to wellbeing. If you’re interested in being on the podcast reach out sa-wellbeing@ucsb.edu. Listen to our episodes on Spotify or watch the full video episode on our Youtube channel!
Upcoming Events
Highlights
For inquiries about this website,
please contact:
Jason Stone, M.S.
Health Communication & Media Campaigns Manager
Email: jason.stone@sa.ucsb.edu
Phone: 805-893-4347