Wellness

Disability Resource Center 

• Graduate student-specific support and resources including advocacy and accommodations

Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) 

• First-Gen Initiatives
  • Sponsored by EOP, provides community-building, holistic counseling and mentoring, professional development, health/well-being, and basic needs support to first-generation graduate students
  • Resource webpage includes events, navigating campus policies, advocacy, financial literacy, career/professional development, community/connections, family and basic needs, financial support, health and well-being, and research and mentoring
  • First Gen Graduate Group – join list serv by searching and joining “First Generation Graduate Group” on Google Groups through your UCSC email address
• Undocumented Student Services (USS)
  • Grad student mentor who focuses on grads, there to provide holistic support
  • Emergency funding to support undocumented grads financially
  • Legal help – undocumented legal services center; dedicated attorney housed in UC Davis, one attorney for UCSC
  • Mental health support

Graduate Student Commons 

• Events: includes wellness, career/professional development, and community-building events 
• GSC Space
  • “Come enjoy a kitchen to prepare food, computers and wireless internet access, and a relaxing patio. Print and copy on the cheap ($0.06/black and white page, $0.18/ color page) or scan for free. Come to the GSC to kick back, play Wii, and much more! Additionally, graduate students may reserve private study rooms for office hours, studying, or meetings.”
  • Funding for grad events

Resource Centers 

• Campus and Community Resource Guide
  • Resource directory for students; includes information about on- and off-campus basic needs support, mental and physical health support, legal support, financial support, and more
• African American Resource and Cultural Center
  • Events: includes Wellness Week events, Grad People of Color Mixer, career/professional development, and other community-building events
• American Indian Resource Center
  • Events: includes wellness, career/professional development, and community-building events
• Native Organizations: links to organizations who provide mental health, physical health, and legal services
• Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center
  • Events: includes wellness, career/professional development, and community-building events
• Chicanx Latinx Resource Center (El Centro)
  • Colibrí Writing Circles (weekly graduate women of color writing group sponsored by El Centro and VOCES)
  • Events: includes wellness, career/professional development, and community-building events
• Lionel Cantú Queer Center
  • Beginner Yoga for Queer Bodies (graduate students only)
  • Events: includes wellness, career/professional development, and community-building events
  • LGBTQIA+ Counseling Services (through CAPS)
  • Food pantry
• Womxn’s Center
  • Events: includes wellness, career/professional development, and community-building events
  • Food pantry

Student Affairs and Success 

• Ecosystem of Care:
  • “A number of resources and tools to help strengthen our interconnectedness in the remote environment… The three task teams focused on developing resources and interventions in functional areas such as service delivery, health and wellbeing, and engagement, community, and sense of belonging.”
  • Student resources webpage: includes self-care resources, events, and links to campus support resources
• Office of African, Black, and Caribbean (ABC) Student Success
• Office is still being formed; will have resources for career development, belonging, wellness, and academics
• Executive Director: Lenora Willis

Basic Needs – basicneeds.ucsc.edu

• CalFresh Graduate Program Exemptions
  • Graduate programs can apply to have their graduate students qualify for CalFresh if they have “an ongoing Employment and Training (E&T)-like component and the students participating in the program must be required to participate in the component”
  • Individual eligibility guidelines
• Food Resources
  • Cowell Coffee Shop
  • Off-Campus Food Resources
  • On-Campus Food Resources
    • Redwood Free Market has Grad-Only hours
• Housing Resources webpage
  • Links to on- and off-campus housing resources, including rental education, DRC housing accommodations, legal consultation services, free and low-cost housing, advocacy, financial assistance, and online guides
  • https://communityrentals.ucsc.edu/
• Technology Resources webpage
  • Links to on-campus resources for laptop loans, computer labs, internet support, and discounted refurbished laptop purchases

Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) 

• First-Gen Initiatives
  • Sponsored by EOP, provides community-building, holistic counseling and mentoring, professional development, health/well-being, and basic needs support to first-generation graduate students
  • Resource webpage includes events, navigating campus policies, advocacy, financial literacy, career/professional development, community/connections, family and basic needs, financial support, health and well-being, and research and mentoring
  • First Gen Graduate Group – join list serv by searching and joining “First Generation Graduate Group” on Google Groups through your UCSC email address
• Undocumented Student Services (USS)
  • Grad student mentor who focuses on grads, there to provide holistic support
  • Emergency funding to support undocumented grads financially
  • Legal help – undocumented legal services center; dedicated attorney housed in UC Davis, one attorney for UCSC
  • Mental health support

Graduate Student Commons 

• Events: includes wellness, career/professional development, and community-building events 
• GSC Space
  • “Come enjoy a kitchen to prepare food, computers and wireless internet access, and a relaxing patio. Print and copy on the cheap ($0.06/black and white page, $0.18/ color page) or scan for free. Come to the GSC to kick back, play Wii, and much more! Additionally, graduate students may reserve private study rooms for office hours, studying, or meetings.”
  • Funding for grad events

Resource Centers 

• Campus and Community Resource Guide
  • Resource directory for students; includes information about on- and off-campus basic needs support, mental and physical health support, legal support, financial support, and more
• African American Resource and Cultural Center
  • Events: includes Wellness Week events, Grad People of Color Mixer, career/professional development, and other community-building events
• American Indian Resource Center
  • Events: includes wellness, career/professional development, and community-building events
• Native Organizations: links to organizations who provide mental health, physical health, and legal services
• Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center
  • Events: includes wellness, career/professional development, and community-building events
• Chicanx Latinx Resource Center (El Centro)
  • Colibrí Writing Circles (weekly graduate women of color writing group sponsored by El Centro and VOCES)
  • Events: includes wellness, career/professional development, and community-building events
• Lionel Cantú Queer Center
  • Beginner Yoga for Queer Bodies (graduate students only)
  • Events: includes wellness, career/professional development, and community-building events
  • LGBTQIA+ Counseling Services (through CAPS)
  • Food pantry
• Womxn’s Center
  • Events: includes wellness, career/professional development, and community-building events
  • Food pantry

Slug Support

• Provides non-clinical case management to students experiencing various concerns related to academics, financial hardship, basic needs crisis, difficulty navigating UCSC and accessing resources.
  • Temporary emergency housing
  • Emergency support for immediate food insecurity
  • Financial assistance for basic needs gaps created by unforeseen circumstances
• Off-Campus Resources webpage
  • Links to off-campus resources for food, housing, mental and physical health care, emergency shelter, utilities, computers, clothing, childcare, finances, legal assistance, moving resources, pets/service animals, rent assistance, and transportation
• Graduate Student Resource Page encourages graduate students to use Slug Support services
  • Resources for Recent Graduates
  • “As a recent grad, you may be searching for housing and food, job coaching, or resources to help support your transition during this time. The information and links on this page are a great place to start if you’re in need of assistance as you move on to the next stage of your career.”
• Slug Support Case Managers
  • One-on-one consultations with students needing basic needs support
  • Direct students to campus entities like CAPS, DRC, advising, etc.; assist student with accessing campus and community resources; provide funding for food/emergency housing/essentials
  • Betty Desta: Case manager for graduate students only
• Slug Tech
• “Slug Support will continue to support the basic needs and technology needs of students by providing need based financial awards to assist with laptop repairs.”

Technology resource sheet: includes information about on- and off-campus tech resources, low-cost internet, internet boosters, etc.

Academic Student Employee (ASE) Union: UAW 2865

• UAW 2865 Website: Offers information related to contract, knowing employee rights, grievances, advocacy, childcare reimbursement, etc.
• Bargaining Units

Postdoctoral Scholars (PX) and Academic Researchers (AR) Union: UAW Local 5810 

• UAW Local 5810 website: Negotiate collective bargaining agreements that set minimum standards for pay, benefits, rights, and protections

Basic Needs 

• CalFresh Graduate Program Exemptions 
  • Graduate programs can apply to have their graduate students qualify for CalFresh if they have “an ongoing Employment and Training (E&T)-like component and the students participating in the program must be required to participate in the component”
  • Individual eligibility guidelines

• Food Resources
  • Cowell Coffee Shop
  • Off-Campus Food Resources
  • On-Campus Food Resources
    • Redwood Free Market has Grad-Only hours
• Housing Resources webpage
  • Links to on- and off-campus housing resources, including rental education, DRC housing accommodations, legal consultation services, free and low-cost housing, advocacy, financial assistance, and online guides
  • https://communityrentals.ucsc.edu/
• Technology Resources webpage
  • Links to on-campus resources for laptop loans, computer labs, internet support, and discounted refurbished laptop purchases

Childcare Reimbursement Programs 

• Graduate students may participate if eligible in campus child care programs, if any, including subsidies and other financial assistance.
• Students employed with eligible ASE or GSR appointments are entitled to participate in the UC Dependent Care Reimbursement Flexible Spending Account Program (DEPCare).

Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) 

• First-Gen Initiatives
  • Sponsored by EOP, provides community-building, holistic counseling and mentoring, professional development, health/well-being, and basic needs support to first-generation graduate students
  • Resource webpage includes events, navigating campus policies, advocacy, financial literacy, career/professional development, community/connections, family and basic needs, financial support, health and well-being, and research and mentoring
  • First Gen Graduate Group – join list serv by searching and joining “First Generation Graduate Group” on Google Groups through your UCSC email address
• Undocumented Student Services (USS)
  • Grad student mentor who focuses on grads, there to provide holistic support
  • Emergency funding to support undocumented grads financially
  • Legal help – undocumented legal services center; dedicated attorney housed in UC Davis, one attorney for UCSC
  • Mental health support

SlugCents

• Provides all students with financial resources and information so they can understand the UCSC financial system, make informed decisions about planning for higher education, graduate with as little debt as possible, and learn lifelong financial skills. 
• SlugCents offers financial information, workshops, resources and more
  • Online Education
  • Financial Calculators
  • One-on-one coaching
  • Resources

Contact – Tiffany Zachmeier, slugcents@ucsc.edu

Slug Support

• Provides non-clinical case management to students experiencing various concerns related to academics, financial hardship, basic needs crisis, difficulty navigating UCSC and accessing resources.
  • Temporary emergency housing
  • Emergency support for immediate food insecurity
  • Financial assistance for basic needs gaps created by unforeseen circumstances
• Off-Campus Resources webpage
  • Links to off-campus resources for food, housing, mental and physical health care, emergency shelter, utilities, computers, clothing, childcare, finances, legal assistance, moving resources, pets/service animals, rent assistance, and transportation
• Graduate Student Resource Page: encourages graduate students to use Slug Support services
  • Resources for Recent Graduates
  • “As a recent grad, you may be searching for housing and food, job coaching, or resources to help support your transition during this time. The information and links on this page are a great place to start if you’re in need of assistance as you move on to the next stage of your career.”
• Slug Support Case Managers
  • One-on-one consultations with students needing basic needs support
  • Direct students to campus entities like CAPS, DRC, advising, etc.; assist student with accessing campus and community resources; provide funding for food/emergency housing/essentials
  • Betty Desta: Case manager for graduate students only
• Slug Tech

• “Slug Support will continue to support the basic needs and technology needs of students by providing need based financial awards to assist with laptop repairs.”
• Technology resource sheet: includes information about on- and off-campus tech resources, low-cost internet, internet boosters, etc.

Student Health Services 

• Be Well
  • Student Health Services resources for physical wellness, mental wellness, nutritional wellness, party safety, preventive care, sleep, sexual relations, social connection, spirituality, and more
• Case Management
  • “A case manager can provide support in connecting to: Medical providers (primary care and specialty care); Mental health providers (therapy, psychiatry and psychological testing); Assistance accessing referrals for on and off campus; Staff can also assist in navigating insurance coverage”
• Wellness Resources webpage
  • “This page was designed for all Student Health Center Staff. These tools are provided to help us thrive in the workplace. We welcome other campus members to this resource page for your own wellness.”
  • Links to various self-care resources
• Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
  • Non-emergency transportation to and from scheduled medical and behavioral health appointments or pharmacy visit following doctor’s appointment
  • Trips are limited to 25 miles one-way, exceptions may be made up to 40 miles. Ride dollar maximum is $75.
  • Medical Appointments call the Student Health Center Insurance Office at (831) 459-2500 
  • Behavioral Health Appointments call Counseling and Psychological Services at (831) 459-2628
• Campus Medical Care Assistance Fund
  • Provides financial assistance to students with UCSHIP who incur out of pocket medical costs (non-dental & non-medication related) that are over $500. 
  • The medical service has to be in the current plan year. Studentsmust not have a balance on their student account.
    • FAQ
    • Application Form

Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education (CARE) Graduate Student Support 

• Community Dialogue
  • Addressing harm in your community, supporting survivors, consultation on accommodations
• Confidential Support Services
  • For survivors of sexual and interpersonal violence
  • Emotional support, academic/work accommodations, reporting support, referrals and resources

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 

• Counseling Services
  • “Counseling (also known as therapy) at CAPS generally entails one or more (up to a handful) sessions per academic year, depending on the situation and availability of services”
  • Crisis assistance
  • Let’s Talk drop-in counseling
    • “Let’s Talk is a drop-in service offering students a chance to stop by different locations around campus for a brief, confidential conversation with a professional counselor to receive consultation, support, advice, and/or referrals”
    • Grad Talk: “A brief, confidential, drop-in service for graduate students seeking support or advice, or want to find out more about counseling.”
    • Black Talk: for Black students to explore walk-in individual therapy sessions
  • Psychiatry
  • Couples and family counseling
  • ADHD support
  • Alcohol and drug support
  • LGBTQ+ counseling services
  • Off-campus referrals
• Groups and Workshops
  • Grad-only groups
    • Graduate Women’s Group: A supportive place for graduate students who identify as female, to talk about the stressors of being a grad student, both personal and professional. Common topics include relationship with faculty and peers, Imposter Syndrome, procrastination, and how to have a life outside of grad school.
    • Graduate Men’s Group: A support group for graduate students who identify as male, and wish to come together to discuss the challenges of being a grad student. This group is participant driven, with the goal of fostering a deeper sense of community while exploring personal, academic, and professional concerns.
  • All current groups
    • Weekly sign-up: graduate student groups; general support; anxiety skills; DBT skills: strategies for managing intense emotions; healing after sexual assault; graduate women’s group; Black LGBT group; graduate men’s group; Black women’s group; resistance and resilience
    • Drop-in: stress management; Black Minds Matter; 30-minute mindfulness; UndocuConnect
• Mood Toolbox 
  • “3-session seminar intended to help increase your understanding and knowledge about depression. The goal is to provide you with some skills to recognize and manage symptoms you may be experiencing”
  • Mood toolbox student workbook
• Anxiety Toolbox
  • “3-session seminar specifically designed to help people who struggle with a variety of anxiety-related concerns (e.g., panic attacks, general anxiety, test anxiety).  The goal of this series is to provide education on anxiety and to teach coping skills for managing anxiety symptoms.”
  • Anxiety toolbox student workbook
• Online Care and Self-Help Resources
  • LiveHealth Online: Secure, online video visits with licensed medical and mental health professionals for any healthcare needs. LiveHealth online has a co-pay and no referral is needed.
  • Therapy Assistance Online: Use interactive tools and self-care exercises for mental health concerns. There is no charge for these services.
  • Relaxation Resources: Resources on how to relax, including guided meditations, articles, and app recommendations.
  • Virtual Toolboxes: Anxiety and mood toolbox sessions
  • Self-Help Library: self-help tools for academics, addiction, anxiety/stress/trauma, depression/mood/emotion, eating issues, grief/loss, relational issues/identity/sociocultural issues, sleep, mindfulness, self-harm, and more
  • More Resources: links to on- and off-campus resources for mental health support

Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) 

• First-Gen Initiatives
  • Sponsored by EOP, provides community-building, holistic counseling and mentoring, professional development, health/well-being, and basic needs support to first-generation graduate students
  • Resource webpage includes events, navigating campus policies, advocacy, financial literacy, career/professional development, community/connections, family and basic needs, financial support, health and well-being, and research and mentoring
  • First Gen Graduate Group – join list serv by searching and joining “First Generation Graduate Group” on Google Groups through your UCSC email address
• Wellness Program
  • Provides EOP students with funds to support participation in Athletics & Recreation programs, including gear and registration fees

Graduate Student Commons 

• Events: includes wellness, career/professional development, and community-building events 
• GSC Space
  • “Come enjoy a kitchen to prepare food, computers and wireless internet access, and a relaxing patio. Print and copy on the cheap ($0.06/black and white page, $0.18/ color page) or scan for free. Come to the GSC to kick back, play Wii, and much more! Additionally, graduate students may reserve private study rooms for office hours, studying, or meetings.”
  • Funding for grad events

Postdoctoral Scholars Resources 

• Faculty and Staff Wellness Page
• Employee Assistance Program

Recreation 

• Wellness/activity programs
  • Adventure Rec: “outdoor, recreational and hands-on learning experiences that enhance social belonging, student leadership, personal confidence and one’s sense of adventure”
    • Includes trips, kayaking, wilderness medicine, surf classes, wilderness orientation, etc.
  • Aquatics: open pool and swimming lessons
  • Boating: sailing, rowing, kayaking
  • FitLife: group exercise classes and personal training
  • Intramural Sports
  • Physical Education classes
  • Equipment rentals
• Facilities
  • Gym
  • East Field

Resource Centers 

• Campus and Community Resource Guide
  • Resource directory for students; includes information about on- and off-campus basic needs support, mental and physical health support, legal support, financial support, and more
• African American Resource and Cultural Center
  • Events: includes Wellness Week events, Grad People of Color Mixer, career/professional development, and other community-building events
• American Indian Resource Center
  • Events: includes wellness, career/professional development, and community-building events
• Native Organizations: links to organizations who provide mental health, physical health, and legal services
• Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center
  • Events: includes wellness, career/professional development, and community-building events
• Chicanx Latinx Resource Center (El Centro)
  • Colibrí Writing Circles (weekly graduate women of color writing group sponsored by El Centro and VOCES)
  • Events: includes wellness, career/professional development, and community-building events
• Lionel Cantú Queer Center
  • Beginner Yoga for Queer Bodies (graduate students only)
  • Events: includes wellness, career/professional development, and community-building events
  • LGBTQIA+ Counseling Services (through CAPS)
  • Food pantry
• Womxn’s Center
  • Events: includes wellness, career/professional development, and community-building events
  • Food pantry

Student Affairs and Success 

• Ecosystem of Care:
  • “A number of resources and tools to help strengthen our interconnectedness in the remote environment… The three task teams focused on developing resources and interventions in functional areas such as service delivery, health and wellbeing, and engagement, community, and sense of belonging.”
  • Student resources webpage: includes self-care resources, events, and links to campus support resources
• Office of African, Black, and Caribbean (ABC) Student Success
• Office is still being formed; will have resources for career development, belonging, wellness, and academics
• Executive Director: Lenora Willis

Student Health Outreach and Promotion (SHOP) 

• Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Support
  • Includes educational workshops, peer education, individual consultation and referral for students, 12 step recovery meetings, and online guides/resources
• General Health and Wellness Support
  • Includes online guides and resources about body image, health/safety, nutrition, sleep, and mental health
• Sexual Health Support
  • Includes educational workshops, free and confidential HIV testing, education and support around contraception, and online guides/resources
• Slugs for Health and Growth
  • Support and community for students and others in recovery from alcohol and/or other drug addictive disorders
  • Sober living spaces, counselors, wellness events, recovery meeting resources, and online guides/resources
• The Cove
  • The Cove is a safe space to be in community with other students that are committed to their recovery from alcohol and/or other drugs, are the loved one of someone with an addiction, are someone who wants to support those in recovery, are interested in recovery or just want to meet other students who are substance-free and looking for community.
• Wellness Coaching
  • Online health and wellness program: free appointments with health educator
  • Free resources on self-coaching, nutrition, mind and body, and using time well

Student Health Services 

• Be Well
  • Student Health Services resources for physical wellness, mental wellness, nutritional wellness, party safety, preventive care, sleep, sexual relations, social connection, spirituality, and more
• Case Management
  • “A case manager can provide support in connecting to: Medical providers (primary care and specialty care); Mental health providers (therapy, psychiatry and psychological testing); Assistance accessing referrals for on and off campus; Staff can also assist in navigating insurance coverage”
• Wellness Resources webpage
  • “This page was designed for all Student Health Center Staff. These tools are provided to help us thrive in the workplace. We welcome other campus members to this resource page for your own wellness.”
  • Links to various self-care resources
• Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
  • Non-emergency transportation to and from scheduled medical and behavioral health appointments or pharmacy visit following doctor’s appointment
  • Trips are limited to 25 miles one-way, exceptions may be made up to 40 miles. Ride dollar maximum is $75.
  • Medical Appointments call the Student Health Center Insurance Office at (831) 459-2500 
  • Behavioral Health Appointments call Counseling and Psychological Services at (831) 459-2628
• Campus Medical Care Assistance Fund
  • Provides financial assistance to students with UCSHIP who incur out of pocket medical costs (non-dental & non-medication related) that are over $500. 
  • The medical service has to be in the current plan year. Studentsmust not have a balance on their student account.
    • FAQ
    • Application Form 
  • Contact – Insure@ucsc.edu or call Student Health Center at 831-459-2211 and follow prompts for Insurance Office

Title IX 

• Reporting and Support Resources
  • Resource guide including advocacy, safety measures, reporting options, and more

UCSC Healthy Campus 

• COVID-19 Resources
  • Online resources for self-care, communication, caring for others, meditation, and more
• Focus Area Support
  • Links to campus and online resources related to nutritional, emotional, cultural, social, environmental, financial/occupational, physical, and spiritual well-being
  • Includes student support
• Wellness Initiatives
  • Diabetes Prevention Program, Healthy Beverage Initiative, Radical Resilience Initiative
• Wellness Resources
  • Online resources: wellness recordings, building resiliency and emotional well-being, physical wellbeing, nutritional wellbeing, financial wellbeing, personal growth
• Students as Parents
  • List of resources for parenting students

Academic Student Employee (ASE) Union: UAW 2865 

• UAW 2865 Website: Offers information related to contract, knowing employee rights, grievances, advocacy, childcare reimbursement, etc.
• Bargaining Units

Postdoctoral Scholars (PX) and Academic Researchers (AR) Union: UAW Local 5810 

• UAW Local 5810 website: Negotiate collective bargaining agreements that set minimum standards for pay, benefits, rights, and protections

Basic Needs 

• Housing Resources webpage
  • Links to on- and off-campus housing resources, including rental education, DRC housing accommodations, legal consultation services, free and low-cost housing, advocacy, financial assistance, and online guides
  • https://communityrentals.ucsc.edu/

Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education (CARE) Graduate Student Support 

• Confidential Support Services
  • For survivors of sexual and interpersonal violence
  • Emotional support, academic/work accommodations, reporting support, referrals and resources
  • Advocacy services
    • A CARE advocate is able to accompany and support you in the following:
    • Filing a report with Title IX and/or law enforcement
    •  Investigative interviews with Title IX, law enforcement and the district attorney’s office
    • Court hearings
    • Student conduct meetings
    • Other appointments as necessary

Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) 

• Undocumented Student Services (USS)
  • Grad student mentor who focuses on grads, there to provide holistic support
  • Emergency funding to support undocumented grads financially
  • Legal help – undocumented legal services center; dedicated attorney housed in UC Davis, one attorney for UCSC
  • Mental health support

Title IX 

• Reporting and Support Resources
  • Resource guide including advocacy, safety measures, reporting options, and more

Academic Student Employee (ASE) Union: UAW 2865 

• UAW 2865 Website: Offers information related to contract, knowing employee rights, grievances, advocacy, childcare reimbursement, etc.
• Bargaining Units

Postdoctoral Scholars (PX) and Academic Researchers (AR) Union: UAW Local 5810 

• UAW Local 5810 website: Negotiate collective bargaining agreements that set minimum standards for pay, benefits, rights, and protections

Childcare Reimbursement Programs 

• Graduate students may participate if eligible in campus child care programs, if any, including subsidies and other financial assistance.
• Students employed with eligible ASE or GSR appointments are entitled to participate in the UC Dependent Care Reimbursement Flexible Spending Account Program (DEPCare).
• Students employed with eligible ASE or GSR appointments are entitled to participate in the UC Dependent Care Reimbursement Flexible Spending Account Program (DEPCare).

UCSC Healthy Campus 

• COVID-19 Resources
  • Online resources for self-care, communication, caring for others, meditation, and more
• Focus Area Support
  • Links to campus and online resources related to nutritional, emotional, cultural, social, environmental, financial/occupational, physical, and spiritual well-being
  • Includes student support
• Wellness Initiatives
  • Diabetes Prevention Program, Healthy Beverage Initiative, Radical Resilience Initiative
• Wellness Resources
  • Online resources: wellness recordings, building resiliency and emotional well-being, physical wellbeing, nutritional wellbeing, financial wellbeing, personal growth
• Students as Parents
  • List of resources for parenting students

Wellness/activity programs

• Adventure Rec: “outdoor, recreational and hands-on learning experiences that enhance social belonging, student leadership, personal confidence and one’s sense of adventure”
  • Includes trips, kayaking, wilderness medicine, surf classes, wilderness orientation, etc.
• Aquatics: open pool and swimming lessons
• Boating: sailing, rowing, kayaking
• FitLife: group exercise classes and personal training
• Intramural Sports
• Physical Education classes
• Equipment rentals

Facilities

• Gym
• East Field

Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education (CARE) Graduate Student Support 

• Community Dialogue
  • Addressing harm in your community, supporting survivors, consultation on accommodations
• Confidential Support Services
  • For survivors of sexual and interpersonal violence
  • Emotional support, academic/work accommodations, reporting support, referrals and resources
  • Advocacy services
    • A CARE advocate is able to accompany and support you in the following:
    • Filing a report with Title IX and/or law enforcement
    •  Investigative interviews with Title IX, law enforcement and the district attorney’s office
    • Court hearings
    • Student conduct meetings
    • Other appointments as necessary
• Training and Education
  • Responding to disclosures, interrupting violence, trauma-informed pedagogies
  • Online resources

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 

• Counseling Services
  • “Counseling (also known as therapy) at CAPS generally entails one or more (up to a handful) sessions per academic year, depending on the situation and availability of services”
  • Crisis assistance
  • Let’s Talk drop-in counseling
    • “Let’s Talk is a drop-in service offering students a chance to stop by different locations around campus for a brief, confidential conversation with a professional counselor to receive consultation, support, advice, and/or referrals”
    • Grad Talk: “A brief, confidential, drop-in service for graduate students seeking support or advice, or want to find out more about counseling.”
    • Black Talk: for Black students to explore walk-in individual therapy sessions
  • Psychiatry
  • Couples and family counseling
  • ADHD support
  • Alcohol and drug support
  • LGBTQ+ counseling services
  • Off-campus referrals
• Groups and Workshops
  • Grad-only groups
    • Graduate Women’s Group: A supportive place for graduate students who identify as female, to talk about the stressors of being a grad student, both personal and professional. Common topics include relationship with faculty and peers, Imposter Syndrome, procrastination, and how to have a life outside of grad school.
    • Graduate Men’s Group: A support group for graduate students who identify as male, and wish to come together to discuss the challenges of being a grad student. This group is participant driven, with the goal of fostering a deeper sense of community while exploring personal, academic, and professional concerns.
  • All current groups
    • Weekly sign-up: graduate student groups; general support; anxiety skills; DBT skills: strategies for managing intense emotions; healing after sexual assault; graduate women’s group; Black LGBT group; graduate men’s group; Black women’s group; resistance and resilience

Drop-in: stress management; Black Minds Matter; 30-minute mindfulness; UndocuConnect

Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) 

• First-Gen Initiatives
  • Sponsored by EOP, provides community-building, holistic counseling and mentoring, professional development, health/well-being, and basic needs support to first-generation graduate students
  • Resource webpage includes events, navigating campus policies, advocacy, financial literacy, career/professional development, community/connections, family and basic needs, financial support, health and well-being, and research and mentoring
  • First Gen Graduate Group – join list serv by searching and joining “First Generation Graduate Group” on Google Groups through your UCSC email address
• Undocumented Student Services (USS)
  • Grad student mentor who focuses on grads, there to provide holistic support
  • Emergency funding to support undocumented grads financially
  • Legal help – undocumented legal services center; dedicated attorney housed in UC Davis, one attorney for UCSC
  • Mental health support