About Us

Who we are

CPS staff provides the UCSC community with a wide range of mental health services, including short-term individual and couples counseling, group counseling, crisis assessment and intervention, and referral services. CPS is staffed by professional mental health workers, pre-doctoral interns, and post-doctoral fellows. We also provide preventative outreach and consultation services to the University community. Please see the Groups & Workshops flyer for information about our workshops and groups. Counseling services are confidential and free of charge to all registered UCSC students.

When to contact us

Students contact CPS for a wide range of reasons, including stress, depression, anxiety, eating and body image concerns, grief and loss, substance abuse, issues related to oppression, discrimination or harassment, personal identity issues, recovery from trauma, relationship concerns, family or academic problems, transitions or simply adjusting to the complex demands of university life. We’re here to assist with any personal concerns that affect your well-being and your education. Family, friends, faculty or staff members who are concerned about a student are welcome to call CPS for consultation.

Important Announcement Below!!--Please read if you are looking for us.

Location - THE MAIN OFFICE HAS MOVED CPS staff are situated in various locations on campus, including the Colleges, Family Student Housing, and Kresge Annex B. Please see the CPS staff page for information regarding the CPS staff. Our central office, where appointment scheduling and crisis services are provided, is located in KRESGE ANNEX B - ROOM 101.

How to contact CPS

If you would like to make a first time appointment for counseling services, please call (831)459-2628 or come into the main CPS office located in Kresge Annex B - Room 101. You will be informed about the location of your therapist when the appointment is scheduled. For urgent or crisis situations, we offer a crisis service at Kresge Annex B- Room 101, between the hours of M-F 9:30-11:30am and 2:00-4:00pm.

Helpful resources and Information

• Counseling and Psychological Services (831)459-2628
• Appointment scheduling 8:30am-4:30pm
• Crisis hours M-F 9:30-11:30am and 2:00-4:00pm
• Consultation available 8:30am-4:30pm
• UCSC Psychiatry (831) 459-2214
• Student Health Center (831) 459-2211