# UC Davis

**Source**: https://www.ucdavis.edu/about/student-safety/mental-wellbeing-recovery
**Parent**: https://www.ucdavis.edu/admissions/undergraduate/international

# Mental Health & Wellbeing

Welcome to the Mental Health & Wellbeing directory page. Here, you'll find resources and support for mental health, addiction, grief management and social connection.\

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## 1. Urgent Mental Health Support

- [**988 Suicide Lifeline**](https://988lifeline.org)\
  Call or text 988 for support for suicidal, mental health and/or substance use crisis or if you just need someone to talk to.\
- [**Crisis Counseling**](https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/crisis-care-and-urgent-help-resources)\
  Call 530-752-0871 anytime for same-day crisis counseling appointments with a UC Davis counselor or visit the [Acute Care Clinic](https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/acute-crisis-care) at the Student Health and Wellness Center during office hours.\
- [**24/7 Non-Emergency Mental Health Support**](https://fire.ucdavis.edu/health34)\
  Call 530-754-3434 for a quick response from the [Health 34 team](https://fire.ucdavis.edu/health34), available 24/7 for on-campus basic mental health support and help finding the right resources.\
- **Support through Texting**\
  Text "RELATE" to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling via text.\
- [**Request a Welfare Check**](https://police.ucdavis.edu/welfare-check)\
  Request a welfare check for a student, staff or faculty member if you are concerned about their mental or physical wellbeing.

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## 2. Mental Health Support

**Where can I get help with anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges?**

- [**Individual Counseling Services**](https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/counseling/individual-counseling)\
  Book individual counseling sessions with a UC Davis counselor to manage anxiety, depression, stress and other mental health challenges. Individual Counseling is confidential short-term therapy available to all registered UC Davis students at no charge.\
- [**Group Counseling & Support Groups**](https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/groups)\
  Join groups that offer peer support and shared experiences for various mental health concerns, including those tailored to specific identities and communities.\
- [**Embedded Counselors in Underrepresented Communities**](https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/community-advising-network-can-new)\
  Through informal consultations or therapy, “CAN” counselors provide culturally relevant support (click on each person’s photo to learn what communities they partner with)\
- [**Aggie Mental Health Website & Resource Hub**](https://mentalhealth.ucdavis.edu/)\
  The Aggie Mental Health website is a centralized hub for all mental health resources available to UC Davis students.

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## 3. Grief Resources

**Where can I get support after losing a friend or loved one?**

- [**Grieving the Loss of a Friend or Family Member**](https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/health-topic/living-loss)\
  Resources and support for those dealing with the loss of a loved one.\
- [**Grieving a Suicide or Sudden Death**](https://studentaffairs.ucdavis.edu/wellness-and-support/postvention)\
  Support services for individuals affected by a suicide or sudden death of a peer.

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## 4. Addiction Recovery Resources

**Where can I get help for an addiction or substance abuse problem?**

- [**Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) Intervention Services**](https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/other-services/intervention-services)\
  If you or a friend has a problem with alcohol or other drugs, ATOD services can help. Getting help doesn’t mean you’re an addict and services are confidential, unlimited and free for UC Davis students.\
- [**Alcohol, Drug and Overdose Information**](https://safeparty.ucdavis.edu/)\
  Access information about hosting and attending parties safely, including resources on alcohol, drugs and overdose prevention.\
- [**Peer Support Group for Students in Recovery**](https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/health-and-wellness/alcohol-tobacco-and-other-drugs/recovery-resources)\
  Connect with Aggies for Recovery, a peer support group that provides students who are struggling with addiction or dependency of any kind with a support system of like-minded individuals and a safe space to discuss personal issues.  \
- [**Map of free Narcan locations**](https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/embed?mid=11IDurNVHjK-uHdMIQyfJyWBtbKjlP30&ehbc=2E312F%22%20width%3D%22640%22%20height%3D%22480%22%3E%3C%2Fiframe%3E&ll=38.54176279572197%2C-121.75133645369257&z=16)\
  Narcan (Naloxone) is a life-saving medication that can reverse a fatal opioid overdose. Learn more about it [HERE](https://safeparty.ucdavis.edu/narcan).

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## 5. Find Your Community

**How can I make friends and find my community on campus?**

- [**Join a Community**](https://studentaffairs.ucdavis.edu/student-life)\
  Find your community and explore resources for life at UC Davis beyond the classroom.\
- [**Student-Run Clubs and Programs**](https://csi.ucdavis.edu/)\
  Discover opportunities to get involved on campus and connect with others through student-run organizations, clubs, events, leadership opportunities and Greek life.\
- [**Services for International Students and Scholars**](https://siss.ucdavis.edu/)\
  Find resources and support tailored to international students and scholars, including how to schedule an appointment with an advisor with an advisor for F-1 and J-1 visa students.\
- [**Identity and Culture-Based Communities**](https://studentaffairs.ucdavis.edu/student-life/communities/identity)\
  Connect with other students based on your identity or culture through one of the resource centers on campus.\
- [**Student Parent Resources**](https://studentparents.ucdavis.edu/)\
  Access resources including academic support and leave resources, financial support and scholarships, housing, childcare and activities, basic needs support and resources for expecting and new parents.

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