Counseling and Psychological Services

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Crisis Assistance

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Counseling & Psychological Services are available for crisis assistance Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:30-11:30am and 2:00-4:00pm. Please stop by Counseling & Psychological Services office located at Kresge College in Annex B, Room 101.

After-Hours Crisis Service: the service provides telephone crisis assessment, safety planning, and referrals for UCSC students. Staff, faculty, friends, and family can call for consultation or assistance regarding a student in distress. This service can provide immediate consultation and support by phone regarding a variety of crisis issues and can facilitate the transition to CPS daytime services. It is available Monday through Friday between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., and 24 hours on weekends and holidays by calling (831) 459-2628

The following resources are also available on holidays, weekend and after office hours:

  • Emergency (police, fire, medical) call 911 
  • UC Santa Cruz Police Department (831) 459-2505
  • 24-Hour Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Crisis Line 831-685-3737
  • 24-Hour Crisis Line 1-800-952-2335
  • National Suicide Hotline (http://www.hopeline.com) 800-784-2433 (SUICIDE)
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) (831) 427-8020 www.namiscc.org
  • Dominican Hospital Behavioral Health Unit (831) 462-7719
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Counseling and Psychological Services

Kresge Annex B, Room 101
UC Santa Cruz
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Phone: (831) 459-2628

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