Health & Mental Health

Welcome to the Women's Center Online Resource Guide!

On Campus

Student Health Services

Appointments 831 459-2500

Insurance Questions 831 459-2389

http://healthcenter.ucsc.edu/
Cowell Student Health Center
M, T, Th, F: 8:30am - 4:30pm W:9:30am - 4:30pm
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outine gynecological care (for pap smears, menstrual changes, family planning, etc.) by appointment. Same-day service for acute needs ("morning after"pills, vaginal or bladder infections, etc.); same-day pregnancy tests ($5). Pharmacy sells over-the-counter contraceptives and fills prescriptions.

Counseling & Psychological Services
831 459-2628
www2.ucsc.edu/counsel/
Individual counseling and support groups.
Call for info and appointments (mention if the situation is urgent).
24-hour crisis number available for students living on campus. Must access service through RA. It's free!

Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Prevention Program (AOD)
831 459-4866
Student Health Center
www2.ucsc.edu/healthcenter/shop/aod-program.shtml
Educational presentations, classes, and support to the campus community on transmission and prevention of HIV/STI's. Free and anonymous HIV testing and affordable safer sex supplies.

Off Campus

Choice Medical Group
408 272-9244
2365 Montpelier Drive. San Jose, CA 95116
www.choicemedicalgroup.com/
Women's medical services, including pregnancy termination. Credit cards, MediCal, and most insurance accepted. UCSC student insurance may be accepted. No cash or checks are accepted.

Planned Parenthood/Westside Health Center
831 426-5550
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/centerDetails.asp?f=2232&a=90130&v=details
1119 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Family planning, reproductive health care, pregnancy termination, anonymous HIV testing, and general medical services for low income clients. Educational materials and advocacy. Cash, checks credit cards, MediCal, and Medicare accepted. UCSC student insurance not accepted.

Santa Cruz Women's Health Center
831 427-3500
http://www.scwomenshealth.org/
250 Locust Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060
General medical, gynecology, and health education services. Bilingual. Sliding scale. Cash, checks, MediCal, Medicare, and credit cards are accepted; some insurance accepted. UCSC student insurance not accepted.

Alcoholics Anonymous
24-hour hotline: 831 475-5782
http://www.aasantacruz.org
Local meetings and support.

Narcotics Anonymous
24-hour Hotline - 831-662-4664
Area Helpline - 831-429-7436
Local meetings and support.

Santa Cruz AIDS Project (SCAP)
Information - 831 427-3900
http://www.scapsite.org/
Services include support groups, counseling, housing referrals, food bank, transportation, child care, haircuts, massage and manicures for HIV positive women.

San Francisco AIDS Foundation
800-367-2437
http://www.sfaf.org/
24-hour hotline with crisis assistance and general information.

Suicide Prevention 24-hour hotline: 831 458-5300
Toll Free: 877-663-5433

Women's Cancer Advocacy Resources and Education (WomenCARE)
831 457-2273
http://www.womencaresantacruz.org/
P.O. Box 944 Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Support groups, referrals, educational materials, bodywork, and healing sessions free to women with cancer and their families and friends/supporters.