Health
On-Campus resources
Student Health Services
A clinical team, including a physician, nutritionist, and clinical psychologist, can work with a student’s primary care provider to develop healthy food and weight goals. A comprehensive health history is taken, and an agreement/contract is formed regarding behaviors.
Routine 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). The pharmacy sells over-the-counter contraceptives and fills prescriptions.
Phone: (831) 459-2211
Email: healthcenter@ucsc.edu (Not for medical questions)
Website: Student Health Services
Location:
UCSC Student Health Center
525 McLaughlin Dr.
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
Individual counseling and support groups. Call for info and appointments (mention if the situation is urgent).
Phone: (831) 459-2628
Location:
525 McLaughlin Dr.
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Website: Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
Cowell Student Health Center building in the East Wing on the second floor, above the pharmacy
Suicide Prevention 24-hour hotline:
(831) 458-5300
Toll Free: (877) 663-5433
Student Health Outreach & Promotion (SHOP)
SHOP offers information, education, resources, and support on issues such as Alcohol and other drug use, sexually transmitted infections and sexual health, and college life balance. All UCSC students are welcome and encouraged to drop in and speak with SHOP’s trained staff.
Location:
Porter College, House B
409 Porter-Kresge Road,
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Lactation Rooms
The UC Santa Cruz interactive campus map includes a button (see map navigation menu), which links to a map with all of the current lactation room locations. Click on each location to learn about individual spaces, including hours of operation and notes if appropriate about access.
Please note that some lactation rooms require a key from an administrator to access. Others are only available during office hours, or are only available to staff members.
Off-Campus resources
Planned Parenthood – Westside Health Center
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 are accepted.
Phone: (831) 426-5550
Location:
1119 Pacific Avenue, Suite 200
Santa Cruz, CA 95060