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Welcome to Proactive Wellness Departments
This page of the wellbeing website contains a list of departments that aim to support student's proactive wellness, preventing and mitigating the need for medical interventions later down the line.
This page is in no way exhaustive, but we are committed to continually update our resources. Information on this page feature highlights that each department offers. There is much to discover by visiting individual departmental sites and we encourage you to do so.
Department of Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness is committed to supporting a diverse campus environment. All of our events are open to the whole UCSB student body and we encourage everyone to participate in our services. We offer many immersive wellness services as well as health education workshops, support groups, and more! Our mission is to have students thrive because they learn, live and achieve in an environment where they feel a sense of belonging, connectedness, and personal impact. We aim to have students’ health and well-being embedded in the campus culture and valued as integral to everyone’s success at UC Santa Barbara and post-graduation. We also help students to engage in habits that strengthen their well-being, exercise compassion, and advocate for the health of all individuals.
Department of Recreation
The UCSB Department of Recreation provides programs, services, and facilities which promote an active, balanced lifestyle that contributes to the development of social, emotional, and physical health essential to long-term wellbeing. The UCSB Recreation Center opened in 1995 with 100,000 sq. ft. and has been one of the most popular spots on campus ever since. The original Rec Cen has two swimming pools, two gymnasia, two weight rooms, two squash courts, and five racquetball courts. The Rec Cen Expansion (Rec Cen II) was approved by students in Spring 2000, opened in the Spring of 2005, and added 56,000 sq. ft. to the Rec Cen Complex. The expansion includes an additional weight room, multi-activity court (MAC), climbing center, spa, pottery studio, classroom, and additional locker facilities.
Student Health Service
Physical Checkups
Regular checkups are important for proactively monitoring your physical health. Student Health offers confidential services to take care of your sexual and reproductive health for all sexes and genders. They offer a variety of services for sexual wellbeing including:
- STI testing
- PrEP and PEP for HIV
- vaccines
- cervical cancer screening
- birth control
- genital health evaluations
- and more!
For coverage information, visit the student health website for updated prices.
Basic Needs
Basic Needs was developed to provide a centralized source of information regarding healthy and sustainable food options at UCSB and in the local community. They offer resources for a variety a topics and services such as:
- Food Needs
- Housing
- Financial Resources
- Technology Resources
- Academic Needs
For more information, visit their site!
Counseling & Psychological Services
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) offers single session, short term, and long term talk therapy in either one-on-one or group therapy formats. In addition, Mental Health Peers offer workshops, support, and education on mental health topics to students. Professional consultation is available to faculty, staff, and families. All registered students are eligible for services at CAPS. When help is needed in sorting out a personal concern, CAPS is a resource for learning new skills in building self-confidence, relating to others, reducing stress, solving problems, and identifying options.
Office of Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is offers students financial resources and related services. Financial aid being applied towards your school will be processed through this office. Their website provides assistance with FAFSA, scholarship resources, undergraduate and graduate grants, loans, work-study program, veteran benefits, and more! Visit their website to review your aid status and learn more information about financial aid accepted by UCSB.
Whether you currently receive financial aid or not, you can speak with a financial aid advisor at 805-893-2432. You can find current virtual and in-person advising hours on their website.
Career Services
One way to increase income and gain work experience is through a part-time job on campus or in the local community. To begin the job application process, visit Career Services! Career counselors are available to help with:
- submitting a resume, cover letter, or CV
- practicing interview skills
- navigating career options
- learning about grad school
- developing professional relationships
The Career Services website lists upcoming events, current operating hours, and online services for career education. Click below to learn more!
Alcohol & Drug Program
Alcohol & Drug Program
This program is already covered by your student fees!
The Alcohol & Drug Program (ADP) is a team of licensed Behavioral Health therapists provide free and confidential counseling to all UCSB students who are self-referred, referred by others, or concerned about someone else. Services include assessment, counseling, education, and safety information related to alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, other drugs, gambling, device/screen management, and other addictive/compulsive behaviors, as well as connections and referrals to other professionals on campus and in the community. Telehealth Counseling and supportive appointments are available either by phone, zoom or in-person. To receive general information or make an appointment, please contact us at (805) 893-5013 or email us at adp@sa.ucsb.edu. We are here to help you in whatever way we can. For specific information regarding Gauchos For Recovery services and ongoing meetings.
