Student Health Services (SHS) is excited to share new initiatives in support of student health and wellness. Two 24/7 healthcare kiosks have been installed on campus and both the Center for Advocacy, Resources & Empowerment (CARE) and Student Health Outreach & Promotion (SHOP) have moved to new locations to better serve students. This fall, SHS will again offer vaccine clinics, flu and COVID-19 shots, and expanded mental health resources through Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
Read on to discover how to access Student Health Services’ many resources.
Healthcare Kiosks
In partnership with testandgo, Student Health Services has installed two healthcare kiosks on campus. These machines provide UCSC students and the campus community with 24/7 access to healthcare supplies while promoting sexual health and overall well-being.
Location: The kiosks are located outside the Cowell Student Health Center and across from the Bay Tree Campus Store.
Features:
- STI Testing Kits: Easy-to-use kits test for several common Sexually Transmitted Infections.
- Sexual Health Products: A variety of items, including condoms and pregnancy tests, are available for purchase.
- Plan B Emergency Contraception: The morning-after pill is stocked for timely access in unplanned situations.
- Period Products: Tampons and pads are readily available.
- Cold/Flu/Pain Medicines: Over-the-counter medications help manage common illnesses.
- Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips: These resources support harm reduction and opioid overdose prevention.
- COVID-19 Self-Test Kits: Budget-friendly rapid antigen tests are available.
The healthcare kiosks remove barriers to care by offering health products discreetly, promoting a judgment-free environment. By providing STI testing kits and emergency contraception, the kiosks empower students to make informed choices. The inclusion of Narcan and fentanyl test strips equips students to respond to critical situations.
Cowell Student Health Center and Student Health Services
Vaccine and TB Testing Clinics
Ensure you meet the UC health requirements and avoid registration holds by getting your mandatory vaccines and TB test conveniently at the Cowell Student Health Center during our upcoming clinics. UC SHIP covers the cost; fees apply for others.- Dates: October 2 & 3, 2024
- Time: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Location: UCSC Cowell Student Health Center
- By appointment only, appointments are open on Health e-messenger for students with UC SHIP. Those without SHIP should call to discuss applicable fees: (831) 459-2500.
Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Students
Prepare for respiratory virus season! Update your protection against recent strains of influenza and COVID-19. Students can receive both immunizations in one visit.- Dates: October 22, 23 & 24, 2024
- Time: 9 a.m - 4 p.m.
- Location: Stevenson Event Center
- Appointments: Students can make an appointment on Health e-messenger or call (831) 459-2500. Limited drop-ins available.
- UC SHIP covers the cost; fees apply for others.
New locations for SHOP and CARE
Student Health Outreach and Promotion
Visit the new SHOP location at Porter College! SHOP’s office is now in the Porter B Building, just inside the main doors and past the elevator. SHOP supports students' health and well-being throughout college by providing a non-judgmental space to learn about sexual and reproductive health, substance use—including harm reduction and recovery services—college-life balance, and mental health promotion. Check their website for current hours.
The Center for Advocacy, Resources and Empowerment
CARE has moved to the Hahn Student Services Building, Suite 104. The office is located beneath the East entrance sign, across from the Career Success Office, near the Bay Tree Building and Quarry Plaza bus stop. CARE serves the UC Santa Cruz community by providing free and confidential support to those impacted by sexual assault, intimate partner/domestic violence, stalking, or sexual harassment. Contact CARE.
Mental Health Resources with Counseling and Psychological Services
CAPS is partnering with several organizations to offer additional services to students this year. CAPS offers brief individual therapy, group counseling, psychiatry, case management, well-being programs, consultation, same-day crisis, and after-hours services to all UCSC-registered undergraduate and graduate students. All services are confidential.
Campus Mental Health Coaching with MANUAL
MANUAL | Virtual support for men: MANUAL offers 25+ hours of content addressing a variety of challenges unique to male-identifying students on campus, as well as 1:1 chat support and much more. Sign up for the web platform, or app at the iOS App Store, or Google Play Store). Enter your UCSC email during login.
Quarterly Counseling Groups & Drop-in Resources
Groups offered each quarter may address the following topics: anxiety, grief and loss, relationship and interpersonal dynamics, LGBTQIA+ identity and concerns, mindfulness and meditation, sexual trauma, identity issues for students of color, and general issues affecting women. The fall schedule will be announced soon!
Campus Mobile Crisis Team
CMCT provides mobile, student-friendly mental health crisis support, connecting individuals to behavioral health services. The team conducts wellness checks for those in distress and coordinates referrals with CAPS. In November, new team members will join, and hours will be expanded.
Let’s Talk
UCSC students can drop in for a brief, confidential chat with a counselor who can provide support, advice, and information. Available both in-person and via Zoom, sessions average 20 minutes, are free, and require no appointment. This fall, they’re adding more topics, sessions, and locations. Visit the CAPS Calendar for details.
