Health Alerts

Support Resources 5/14/24

Mental Health Emergencies

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and in need of immediate assistance, please contact CAPS at (858) 534-3755. Crisis services are available 24/7; if after business hours, select option 2.

The Triton CORE team is dedicated to supporting students experiencing an on-campus behavioral health crisis through a trauma-informed and multicultural lens. To access Triton CORE mobile services, if experiencing a mental health challenge, substance use related crisis, or any other form of distress, please call UCPD dispatch at (858) 534-HELP and ask for Triton CORE.

24/7 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call 988

For life-threatening emergencies, please call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room.

CAPS Counseling Services

CAPS provides free and confidential brief individual and group therapy to registered UCSD students. The first step to accessing these counseling services is our initial 15-20 minute phone consultation, during which a mental health counselor will help students get connected with the most fitting resources—including an initial evaluation by a CAPS therapist, CAPS resources, campus resources, or a referral to an off campus provider using your health insurance.

Currently, the average wait time for the first available initial phone consultation is 2 days, and for a counseling initial evaluation is 5 days. Please note that these are the average wait times that take into account student preference and schedules—there are often same day appointments available!

Call CAPS at (858) 534-3755 to schedule your initial phone consultation.

Medical Care

Students who are unable to come on campus can make an appointment for a virtual medical care visit at Student Health Services by calling (858) 534-3300 or their assigned primary care group to schedule a video visit.

The medical care students receive is confidential, with very few exceptions for public health and safety that apply to all health care providers.

Students who do not have UC SHIP can utilize Live Health Online for telehealth visits (fees may apply).

Outside Resources

Togetherall

Togetherall is a safe, online mental health community where UC San Diego students can anonymously connect with others who understand what they're going through. Whether you want to get advice, tips, or just need someone to listen, Togetherall is available 24/7.

Headspace

Headspace is a popular mindfulness app that can be a helpful tool to manage your stress and anxiety. All tools are FREE, anonymous, and exclusively available to UC San Diego students. You don’t have to be a CAPS client to sign up. Sign up using your UCSD email address.

Mpox (monkeypox)

Please review our MPX page to learn more.

Reporting Outside Positive COVID-19 Tests

Students who’ve tested positive using an at home rapid antigen test or outside of UC San Diego, should send results to SHS COVID Team through MyStudentChart (Menu>Communication>COVID Request). Employees should send results through MyChart. More info is available on the COVID-19 Campus Resources and Guidelines website.

Need help?

If you need any assistance, send a MyStudentChart message to Ask-A-Nurse.