Resources

Mental health

For yourself

• UCSB Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS): confidential counseling services for all students

  • • Short-term counseling - 1-4 appointments with a CAPS therapist; free for all students

    • Long-term counseling - community referral; free for three sessions, $15 copay thereafter with UC SHIP

    • LiveHealth Teletherapy - live, on-demand video sessions; free with UC SHIP

• UCSB Social Work Services: confidential services available through Student Health

For others

• • UCSB Distressed Students Response Protocol: flowchart guide detailing how to respond to distressed students (TAs should keep this handy!)

  • Public CARE Report: reporting form for referring a student in distress

EEMB Grad Student Therapist Directory

• All the therapists on this list have been recommended by EEMB graduate students based on our own experiences

• Click here to submit your own recommendation for the list

Reporting and Recovering from Violence

Interpersonal or Sexual Violence

• • Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education (CARE): UCSB CARE Advocates help survivors navigate resources and create a plan; 24-hour confidential advocacy line at 805-893-4613

  • Standing Together to End Sexual Assault (STESA): local Santa Barbara organization; English/Spanish hotline at 805-564-3696

  • Domestic Violence Solutions: local Santa Barbara information and crisis hotline at 805-964-5245

  • Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN): National Sexual Assault Hotline via online chat or 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Reporting Options

• • UCSB Bias Incident Response: campus hub for reporting bias based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, age, or disability (confidential, optionally anonymous)

  • Office of Title IX and Sexual Harassment Policy Compliance: reporting for sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence (not confidential)

  • EthicsPoint Whistleblower Hotline: formal reporting option for violations of federal/state law or UC policy (confidential, optionally anonymous)

  • Anonymous Reporting through CARE: reporting for sexual violence; creates a record with law enforcement without initiating an investigation (anonymous)

Basic Needs

Basic Needs Resource Guides: guides to local resources for food, housing, and other basic needs; includes guides tailored to undocumented, international students, and houseless students

Food Security

• • UCSB Miramar food pantry: open 2-3 days/week for eligible students

  • CalFresh program (SNAP/EBT): $194/month for groceries for eligible students

  • Market Match: participating farmers’ markets will match CalFresh benefits

Financial Help

• • Financial Crisis Response Team: assists students facing financial crisis

  • Student Medical Emergency Relief Fund: provides grants for expenses related to medical, dental, psychological, and optical emergencies

  • GSA Emergency Relief Grant: $100-$1000 for sudden financial distress due to unforeseen circumstances

  • Money Matters - Student Financial Guide: information and resources for money management

Housing

• • Community Housing Services: UCSB resources for rental information and dispute mediation

  • Housing Voucher Program: vouchers for immediate housing available through the UCSB Financial Crisis Response Team

  • Graduate and Family Student Housing: affordable UCSB housing near campus

  • Off-campus Housing Listings: UCSB search engine for finding off-campus housing

  • UCSB Graduate Student Roommate Search: Facebook group for grad students looking for housing/roommates (email us if you need to be added)

  • Currently Houseless: local Santa Barbara resources for the houseless

For Parents

• • GSA Childcare Grant: $300+ for approved grad students

  • Graduate Student Parent Resources: information on support and accommodations for student parents

  • Voluntary & Dependent Healthcare Enrollment: information on enrolling dependents in a UC SHIP insurance plan

Miscellaneous

• AS Legal Resource Center: information and support for legal issues