Counseling & Psychological Services

CAPS recognizes the traumatic impact that riots and violence can have, even when we are not physically present or directly involved. The recent events at the U.S. Capitol and other locations throughout our country are undoubtedly impacting the mental health and well-being of our UCSC campus community. We are here to help students navigate through these difficult times. Please contact us at 831-459-2628 and/or view our website to see our services. [Image of candle]

Off-Campus and Evacuated Students: Our Sites are closed the week of 8/24. Get information here about off-campus mental health, medical care, and prescriptions. CAPS is here to help!

Drop-In Group: 30-Minute Guided Relaxation. Online drop-in group for students feeling stressed about: COVID-19, remote learning, social injustice, elections and more. Join us for a free guided meditation! CLICK TO GET MORE DETAILS.

Let's Talk Online! 100% free & online drop-in consults with a professional CAPS counselor. See schedule.

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Welcome

Happy New Year! 2020 has been a difficult year with many challenges around remote learning, trauma and racial injustice issues, living back at home, isolation, anxiety and depression, COVID-19 concerns, wildfires, and other stressors. In 2021, many of the stressors are the same. We want you to know that CAPS is here to support you! We can help you build new skills, learn how to manage stressors, build your confidence, resolve problems, and identify alternatives to help you be successful as a UCSC student. We are committed to providing timely, culturally appropriate, and effective mental health services to all UCSC students, as well as consultation to faculty staff and families. CAPS is here for you for any concern or problem – so please view our website for our different programs and contact us!