Basic Needs
- 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 Application Assistance
- FNBS & UCSB Cooks - food prep and budget friendly recipes
- Affordable Housing Resources (UCSB/IV) - budget advising and workshops
Food Security and Basic Needs Advising Centers:
UCEN Location
Fall Quarter Service Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
El Centro Location, Room 115
Fall Quarter Service Hours: MWR 1-5pm, Tue 2-5pm
Virtual Assistance Hours Live Chat
Fall Quarter Service Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
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)
CARE Appointments are offered via zoom, phone, and in person at the Student Resource Building (SRB). CARE accepts walk-ins for new clients only. Due to staffing levels, everyone is encouraged to call the CARE 24/7 hotline, to connect with an advocate and for appointment scheduling.
- 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
Contact
Hours
Monday—Friday, 8 am – 5 pm
CARE is closed for lunch 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Health & Wellness (H&W)
The Department of Health & Wellness provides many offerings to engage and improve your wellness.
- Cooking Classes that provide basics skills on kitchen tools, budgeting, nutrition and meal preparation.
- Meditation for stress management & a workshop series in mindfulness.
- Healthy Body Image and Eating Disorder Prevention
- Sleep Challenge to help you build healthy habits to improve your quality of sleep.
- Sexual Health & Relationship Resources
- Positive Psychology & the science of happiness.
- And much more!
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
The Department of Recreation is committed to creating a healthy campus culture for students, staff, faculty, and neighboring communities. UCSB Recreation seeks to promote balanced lifestyles through innovative and high-quality programs and facilities in the areas of sport, fitness, recreation, and wellness. Find Your Fit with Recreation!
- 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)
- 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.
- Telehealth: in addition to in-person appointments, you can access your medical provider from home via telehealth.
Contact
Main Number: 805-893-3371
After Hours Nurseline: 1 (877) 351-3457
Clinic Hours
M, T, TR, F, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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