Information:
219 North Hall
530-752-0871
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.
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 or come to the center.
Information:
Cowell Student Health Center
530-752-2300
Cowell Student Health Center is conveniently located on campus and provides UC Davis students with wellness, illness, and injury care. Student health services are available to all registered students whether or not they have health insurance. Student fees subsidize the services of Cowell Student Health Center. Students pay very small co-payments for most services. Graduate, professional, and international students must purchase a mandatory insurance plan as part of registration. Undergraduate students may purchase a voluntary plan. For more information, call 752-2612, or visit the Patient Accounts Office at Cowell Student Health Center.
Advice Nurse (752-9649), Acute Care and After Hours Clinic (752-6448). Services are for acute medical illness and injury care. Appointments are not required, but students are encouraged to call the Advice Nurse before coming for care.
Primary Care Clinics/Specialty Clinics (752-2349). Appointments can be scheduled for routine primary care, nutrition and fitness, men's/women's health/physical exams, allergy care, sports medicine, travel immunizations, and other services. Physician specialists are available upon referral from a primary care provider. Services include dermatology; gynecology; internal medicine; orthopedics; minor surgery; and podiatry. Laboratory, x-ray, pharmacy and physical therapy services are also available.
Information:
Cowell Student Health Center
530-752-9652
The Health Education Program at Cowell promotes student health through trained peer counselors, health educators, workshops and resource libraries.
Campus Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Program (CADAPP) (752-6334). Individual assessments, small group education courses, workshops and support groups on alcohol/other drug-related problems, as well as issues of dysfunctional families and addiction.
Peer Counselors in Athletics (752-6334). Athlete to athlete resources/peer counseling on alcohol/other drug issues, nutrition, player-coach relationships, steroids, body image issues, tobacco, race and sports, and gender equity issues. PCAs offer mentoring services to fellow UC Davis student athletes and outreach education and mentoring to area high schools.
Health Advocates (752-9651 and 752-DRUG). Presentations/peer counseling for students on dealing with personal alcohol and drug issues, nutrition, exercise, stress management, massage, bicycle safety and other wellness issues. Free individual computerized dietary analysis and peer nutrition counseling available by appointment.
Peer Counselors in Sexuality (752-1151). Presentations/peer counseling on birth control, pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease prevention, safer sex, healthy relationships, partner communication skills, sex roles and orientations and other issues related to sexuality and reproductive health.
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 1999-2000 Online General Catalog. Posted July 30, 1999.
catalog-comment@ucdavis.edu
Molly Theodossy, Keitha Hunter and Barbara Anderson, Editors
We welcome your comments.