Student Health Services (SHS) is pleased to share new initiatives to support student health and wellness. Two 24/7 health care kiosks have been installed on campus, and both the Center for Advocacy, Resources, and Empowerment (CARE) and the Student Health Outreach & Promotion (SHOP) are new to better serve students. We have moved to another location. This fall, SHS will once again offer vaccine clinics, flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, and expand mental health resources through Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
Read below to learn how to access Student Health Services’ many resources.
In partnership with testandgo, Student Health Services installed two healthcare kiosks on campus. These machines provide UCSC students and the campus community with 24/7 access to medical supplies while promoting sexual health and overall well-being.
Location: The kiosk is located outside the Cowell Student Health Center, across from the Bay Tree Campus Store.
Features:
STI test kit: An easy-to-use kit that tests for several common sexually transmitted infections. Sexual health products: A variety of items are available for purchase, including condoms and pregnancy tests. Plan B Emergency Contraception: The morning-after pill is stocked for timely access in unplanned situations. Sanitary products: Tampons and pads are readily available. Cold/Flu/Pain Medicine: Over-the-counter medications can help manage common illnesses. Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips: These resources support harm reduction and opioid overdose prevention. COVID-19 self-test kits: Rapid, budget-friendly antigen tests are available.
Healthcare kiosks remove barriers to care and foster a judgment-free environment by discreetly delivering health products. Kiosks provide sexually transmitted disease testing kits and emergency contraception to help students make informed choices. Narcan and fentanyl test strips are included so students can respond to crisis situations.
Vaccine and tuberculosis testing clinic
You can meet UC health requirements and avoid registration holds by taking required vaccines and TB testing at the Cowell Student Health Center during upcoming clinics. UC SHIP will cover the cost. Otherwise charges apply. Dates: October 2 and 3, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Location: UCSC Cowell Student Health Center Appointments are available by appointment via the Health e-messenger for UC SHIP students. If you do not have a SHIP, please call us to discuss applicable fees: (831) 459-2500.
Influenza/New Coronavirus Vaccination Clinic for Students
Get ready for respiratory virus season! Update your protection against recent influenza and coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Students can receive both vaccinations in one visit. Dates: October 22, 23, 24, 2024 Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Stevenson Events Center Reservations: Students can make reservations through Health e-messenger or by calling (831) 459-2500 You can. Drop-ins are also available on a limited basis. UC SHIP will cover the cost. Otherwise charges apply.
New location for SHOP and CARE
Student health support and promotion
Visit Porter College’s new SHOP location. SHOP’s offices are currently located in the Porter B Building, just through the main doors and past the elevators. SHOP supports the health and well-being of students throughout college by providing a non-judgmental space to learn about sexual and reproductive health, substance use including harm reduction and recovery services, balance in college life, and promoting mental health. We support you. Please check our website for current business hours.
SHOP’s office is currently located in the Porter B Building. Advocacy, Resources and Empowerment Center
CARE has relocated to the Hahn Student Services Building, Suite 104. The office is located near the Bay Tree Building and Quarry Plaza bus stop, across from the Career Success Office, and under the East Entrance sign. CARE serves the UC Santa Cruz community by providing free and confidential support to those affected by sexual assault, intimate partner/domestic violence, stalking, or sexual harassment. Please contact CARE.
The CARE office is currently located in Suite 104 of the Hahn Student Services Building.
CAPS is partnering with several organizations this year to provide additional services to students. CAPS provides brief individual therapy, group counseling, psychiatry, case management, welfare programs, consultation, same-day crisis response, and after-hours services to all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at UCSC. All services are confidential.
Campus mental health coaching with manual
MANUAL |Virtual Support for Men: MANUAL offers over 25 hours of content that addresses a variety of challenges unique to male-identifying students on campus, as well as one-on-one chat support and more. Sign up for the app on the web platform or the iOS App Store or Google Play Store. Enter your UCSC email when logging in.
Quarterly counseling groups and drop-in resources
Quarterly groups cover anxiety, grief and loss, relationships and relationships, LGBTQIA+ identity and concerns, mindfulness and meditation, sexual trauma, identity issues for students of color, and women of color. You can tackle topics such as common problems that give you problems. The fall schedule will be announced soon!
Campus Mobile Crisis Management Team
CMCT provides mobile, student-friendly mental health crisis support and connects individuals to behavioral health services. The team conducts health checks on people in distress and coordinates referrals to CAPS. In November, we will be adding new members and expanding our business hours.
let’s talk
UCSC students can stop by for a short, 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 no reservations are required. More topics, sessions, and locations will be added this fall. Check out the CAPS calendar for more information.
