Mind & Body Health Resources
UCSB Wellbeing
The UCSB Wellbeing Website is UCSB’s central hub for student health, wellness, and self-care resources. The site connects students with information, programs, and services that support physical health, mental health, emotional wellbeing, and overall balance throughout college life. It emphasizes prevention, peer support, and outreach, helping students take proactive steps to stay healthy while knowing where to turn when challenges arise. The site also fosters a sense of community and belonging, while advancing mental health equity to ensure that every student has fair access to care and support. From counseling and stress-management tools to nutrition, fitness, sleep, and alcohol education, the UCSB Wellbeing Website makes it easy to explore campus resources and participate in peer programs, workshops, and events that empower students to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Counseling and Psychological Services
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) aims to help students achieve academically, socially, and personally through culturally responsive mental health services. CAPS is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment to ensure that all students remain psychologically healthy in pursuit of their goals. The best way to get connected to CAPS is to have a Brief Assessment. Through that call, you might explore options for care such as brief therapy at CAPS, referrals for longer term or weekly therapy off-campus, group therapy, mental health workshops, peer counseling, and/or other campus and community resources.
UCSB Department of Health and Wellness
The Mission of the Department of Health & Wellness is to support the flourishing of students as they navigate the University experience for academic success and a fulfilling life. We offer drop-in workshops, series programs and a wellness center located in the Student Resources Building. All of our events are open to the whole UCSB student body and we encourage everyone to participate in our services.
UCSB Student Health
Student Health's Comprehensive Medical Services Include Medical and Psychiatric Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians and Social Work Services to Help With any issues, including Stress, Related to Food Availability.
Alcohol & Drug Programs
UCSB Alcohol & Drug Programs
UCSB provides free and confidential service to all students, regardless of insurance, for Substance Use, Other Addictive Behaviors and Recovery. Services include assessment, counseling, education and safety information related to alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, other substances, gambling, device/screen management, pornography, other addictive behaviors and recovery supportive services and are available at CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services). A team of licensed behavioral health specialists provide non-judgmental, harm reduction counseling to all UCSB students who are self-referred, referred by others or concerned about someone else. Telehealth and in person appointments are available by calling 805-893-4411.
Life of the Party
Life of the Party (LOTP) is a UCSB student led organization that advocates for safe partying and hosts alternative events to ensure a safe and healthy community. LOTP actively encourages students to recognize the warning signs of drug or alcohol overdose and to take care of themselves, their friends and their community. LOTP activities and events can be found by following the LOTP Instagram @UCSBLOTP.
Gauchos for Recovery
Gauchos for Recovery (GFR) is a peer driven program that provides a safe and supportive environment for students in recovery or seeking recovery from substance use disorders and addictive behaviors. GFR supports students engaging in any recovery pathway as well as supporting students who have been directly or indirectly affected by the substance use of friends or loved ones. GFR distributes free Narcan and other overdose prevention supplies. GFR is located in Isla Vista in Embarcadero Hall and the meeting schedules and office hours can be found by following the GFR Instagram.@gauchos_for_recovery
Cultural Resources
EOP provides cultural programs that facilitate interaction and collaboration between students of all cultural/ethnic backgrounds, allowing them to gain an understanding of and appreciation for similarities and differences in each other and themselves. EOP Cultural Services helps to create an environment that celebrates and promotes the history, contributions, intellectual heritage, education and growth of our students.
UCSB MultiCultural Center
The MultiCultural Center was created out of student demands, along with the support of the larger campus community, for a safer and inclusive community space for students of color at UCSB. The center is a shared community space that provides platforms for critical dialogue and serves to uphold a safer, welcoming space that validates marginalized identities.
The MCC holds host guest speakers, workshop, panels, and variety of other events throughout the year. MCC
United Fraternity and Sorority Council
The United Fraternity and Sorority Council (USFC) is the governing body for cultural-based sororities and cultural-based fraternities. USFC chapters pride themselves on diversity, unity, and a commitment to academic achievement, political awareness, and service. USFC
Sororities
- Chi Delta Theta Sorority Inc.
- Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority, Inc.
- Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.
- Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc.
- Phi Lambda Rho Sorority, Inc.
- Sigma Alpha Zeta Multicultural Sorority, Inc.
- Sigma Kappa Chi Sorority Inc.
- Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.
- Sigma Omega Nu Latina Interest Sorority, Inc.
Fraternities
- Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Pi Alpha Phi Fraternity, Inc.
- Sigma Delta Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc.
- Theta Nu Kappa Multicultural & Academic Fraternity, Inc.
- Zeta Phi Rho Fraternity
LGBTQIA+ Resources
RCSGD+
The Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (RCSGD) serves as UCSB's LGBTQIA+ center, and is located on the 3rd floor of the Student Resource Building. The center has a lounge where students can study and spend time between classes, a computer lab with free printing, free snacks, free safer sex and menstruation supplies, and a whole lot of resources! You can get involved with the center by attending an event, joining the Volunteer Program, attending a student organization meeting, or taking advantage of the many resources that the RCSGD provides. The RCSGD exists to ensure that LGBTQIA+ students have the support they need to succeed at UC Santa Barbara.
SBTAN
The Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network educates individuals and organizations on best practices for transgender & gender expansive clients, patients, students, congregants and families; creates and develops spaces, actions, and policies that advance the welfare of transgender and diverse gender non-conforming individuals, their families, and allies in California's Central Coast communities.
PPF
The Pacific Pride Foundation (PPF) works to ensure a healthy, visible and vibrant LGBTQ+ community in Santa Barbara County. Some services it provides include Sensitivity Trainings, LGBTQ+ Services, and Health and Prevention Services. PPF assists anyone, from youth to adults and parents through their multiple programs and activities. You can donate directly or become a Partners in Pride and also sign up to volunteer!
First Generation Support Programs
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
The Educational Opportunity Program is committed to providing a support and information base that validates each student's experience and nurtures a sense of participation, belonging, and empowerment. Through mentorship, academic programs, one-to-one counseling/advising, campus student support service referrals, and social/cultural programming, we strive to maximize a student's involvement and success in the campus academic community. In addition to assisting students through to graduation, EOP helps motivate and inform students to utilize services to enhance their preparation for the job market and/or graduate/professional school admission. EOP focuses on serving those who are income-eligible and first-generation undergraduates.
ONDAS Student Center
The ONDAS Student Center provides holistic support for first-generation college students through mentorship, community, and connection with faculty, staff, and peers. ONDAS provides academic-focused programming and resources that empower students to navigate their higher education journey, promote academic development, and foster long-term student success. *All students are welcome to use our services and resources, whether they identify as a first-generation college student or not.
McNair Scholarship Program
The McNair Scholarship Program prepares qualified undergraduates for entrance to graduate programs in all fields of study with the ultimate goals of diversifying academia, government, and industry. To do so, McNair provides student-centered, holistic mentoring within a culturally relevant context designed to increase students’ academic, professional, and personal growth. McNair offers one-on-one mentoring, cohort-based seminars, and resources to build confidence and strengthen the purpose and vision of our scholars for research-based careers.
Promise Scholar Program
The Promise Scholar Program at UC Santa Barbara empowers high-achieving, first-generation students from low-income households. The Promise Scholar program offers $125,000 in grants and scholarships to first-year students over four years and $60,000 to transfer students over two years.