Mental Health Care
Stress & Resilience Wellness Check (STAR)
The Stress & Resilience (STAR) Wellness Check is a survey available to all UCLA students to complete and receive recommended resources. The survey takes five minutes to complete, and students can take it as many times as they like and even opt-in for monthly reminders. The STAR program is an adaptation of the STAND System of Care, created in collaboration with various health and wellness campus partners.
University of California Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (UC-LEND)
The University of California Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (UC-LEND) is a collaborative and interdisciplinary program comprised of health professionals and graduate-level trainees with a focus on understanding the impact of neurodevelopmental disabilities on individuals and families to improve the care & outcomes for these individuals over the lifespan. In continuing UC-LEND's mission, the program trains future health professionals in both didactic and experiential instruction.
Spanish Speaking Psychosocial Clinic
The Spanish Speaking Psychosocial Clinic (SSPC) provides socio-culturally competent, comprehensive mental health services to the Latino community. The outpatient clinic is staffed by culturally competent, bilingual mental health professionals within the disciplines of psychiatry, psychology and social work who have extensive knowledge of Latino cultural issues related to immigration, acculturation, ethnicity, class, socioeconomic status, language, cultural practices, traditions and beliefs that impact the psychological functioning of Latino individuals and families.
211 LA County
211 LA (or 211 LA County) is the hub of health, human, and social services for community members and organizations in Los Angeles County. They can refer individuals to healthcare services, connect people with housing and food resources, and link people to job, education, and financial support programs. They have a 24 hour 2-1-1 call line that can connect you with someone to answer all of your immediate questions, and provide access to a community calendar filled with events.
The RISE Center
The RISE Center is the campus holistic wellness hub committed to uplifting and supporting every Bruin’s well-being by providing the education, resources, and tools needed to foster health, healing, and hope. Through intentional programs, workshops, trainings, and self-directed resources students are encouraged to RISE. The RISE Center is an extension of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
UCLA Mindful App
With this easy-to-use app, you can practice mindfulness meditation anywhere, anytime with the guidance of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC). Scientific research shows mindfulness can help manage stress-related physical conditions, reduce anxiety and depression, cultivate positive emotions, and help improve overall physical health and well-being.
Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC)
The Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) fosters mindful awareness across the lifespan through education and research to promote well-being and a more compassionate society. MARC offers courses, programs, and community resources to support mindfulness practice and serves within the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA.
Case Management Services
Case Managers are available to assist student’s struggling with mental or physical health, facing an unexpected challenge or crisis, or experiencing a personal loss. They can support students by exploring options, identifying on-campus resources, and helping students to create a plan for their next steps. Case Managers are key members of the Consultation and Response Team (CRT).
Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP)
The Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) within the Bruin Resource Center supports UCLA students who are in recovery/are considering recovery from substance use or other addictive behaviors. Through individual support, education, and campus advocacy, CRP is dedicated to providing academic, wellness, and emotional support to students and create an inclusive environment and supportive community.
The Peer-Run Warm Line
The Peer-Run Warm Line is a non-emergency resource for anyone in California seeking mental and emotional support. They provide assistance via phone and web chat on a nondiscriminatory basis to anyone in need. Some concerns callers share include challenges with interpersonal relationships, anxiety, pain, depression, finances, alcohol/drug use, etc.
Behavioral Wellness Center
The Behavioral Wellness Center (BWC) provides psychiatric consultations, individual psychotherapy, wellness programming and information about community-based services and resources to residents, fellows, graduate and medical students at the David Geffen School of Medicine.
Addiction Medicine Clinic
The UCLA Addiction Medicine Clinic offers medication management and treatment planning for patients and families suffering from substance-related and addictive disorders. Students must obtain a referral from CAPS to receive services.
24/7 Crisis Counseling
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) provides 24-hour resources for a student experiencing a mental health crisis. Resources include individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations and treatment, as well as mental health and education programs and both in-person and virtual resources for the UCLA community.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) supports students' mental health needs as they pursue their academic goals. Services include crisis counseling, emergency intervention, individual counseling and psychotherapy, group therapy, psychiatric evaluation and treatment, psychoeducational programs and workshops for students, staff and faculty, and campus mental health and wellness promotion.