Information:
219 North Hall
530-752-0871; www.counselingcenter.ucdavis.edu
The Counseling Center offers free, confidential psychological, psychiatric and peer counseling services to all registered students having problems that affect their academic progress and sense of well-being. Staff members offer assistance with personal and interpersonal issues such as relationships, family, stress, cultural differences, assertiveness, self esteem and intimacy. Additionally, staff can help with educational/vocational concerns such as coping with university life, academic performance, test anxiety, reentry adjustment and determining life goals. Services for relationship issues are also offered to students and their partners.
Services are free to all registered students. Confidentiality is strictly maintained in accordance with state laws and ethical standards. Walk-in services are available daily if you need immediate assistance. The center also provides short-term individual counseling, group counseling and assistance with off-campus referrals. Career interest testing, personality testing and information about graduate school admissions tests and the Planned Educational Leave Program are available.
Students, faculty or staff who are concerned about a student or desire consultation or assistance in making a referral are encouraged to call the center. To make an appointment, call or come to the Counseling Center.
Information:
Cowell Student Health Center
530-752-2300; http://healthcenter.ucdavis.edu
As an enrolled student, you are eligible to use the Health Center from the first day of the quarter through the last day of the quarter or to the date of official withdrawal. Health Center services and facilities include advice nurse; general outpatient care; regularly scheduled clinics; X-ray, laboratory and pharmacy services; physical therapy; and Women's Clinic. The Health Center does not provide routine dental or optical services.
The services of Cowell Student Health Center are made possible, in part, by the Student Health Services Fee. Co-payments are required for visits and most clinical services. Health Center services are available to students' dependents on a fee-for-service basis.
Health Insurance. Graduate, professional and international students must purchase a mandatory insurance plan as part of registration. Undergraduate students may purchase a voluntary plan. You may also purchase a Health Insurance Plan at the Health Center for your spouse and children. For more information, call 752-2612 or visit the Patient Accounts Office at Cowell Student Health Center.
Information:
Cowell Student Health Center
530-752-9652; http://healthcenter.ucdavis.edu
Maintaining and enhancing good health is vital for the successful pursuit of your goals at UC Davis and the rest of your life. The Health Education Program provides information and services through trained peer counselors, health educators, workshops and resource libraries.
Health Advocates (752-9651) present small and large group workshops, health information, peer counseling and resource referrals for students dealing with personal substance abuse issues or those of friends/family members, as well as nutrition, personal dietary analysis, exercise, injury prevention, stress management and other wellness issues.
Peer Counselors in Sexuality (752-1151) provides peer counseling (in person or by phone) and group presentations on birth control, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV/AIDS), safer sex, healthy relationships, partner communication skills, sex roles and other issues related to sexuality and reproductive health.
Peer Counselors in Athletics (752-6334) is an athlete-to-athlete health promotion program providing outreach presentations on alcohol, tobacco, steroids, racism, and other issues affecting student athletes.
The Campus Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Program (CADAPP) (752-6334) organizes campuswide stubstance abuse prevention programs, as wll as providing assessment, education and referral for students with identified needs related to alcohol and other drug abuse. CADAPP coordinates substance abuse services of both Health Advocates and Peer Counselors in Athletics.
Information:
Temporary Building 16 (two-story house by Housing Office)
24-hour hotline: 530-752-2790; business line: 530-752-5665
The House is a professionally managed peer counseling program of the Counseling Center. Students receive confidential support, information and referrals regarding personal or social problems. Well-trained student volunteers assist fellow students through individual peer counseling and a wide variety of workshops and support groups held in an informal setting. No appointment is necessary and services are offered on a drop-in basis from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., seven days a week, with 24-hour telephone assistance. The House is wheelchair accessible.
Volunteers for peer counselor positions at the House are accepted each quarter. Students are trained in basic counseling skills and can receive units for training. Transcript notation is also available for quarters working as a peer counselor volunteer.
UC Davis 1998-99 Online General Catalog. Posted July 31, 1998.
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