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Student Health, Counseling, and Well-Being

The Student Health, Counseling, and Well-Being promotes a holistic approach to students’ physical, emotional, psychological, and interpersonal well-being. The Center’s counseling and medical staff are available when students believe that their well-being is being compromised in any way. Through Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Student Medical Services (SMS), SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Emergency Medical Services (SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ EMS), and Student Health Insurance, the Student Health, Counseling, and Well-Being has a wealth of health and wellness resources to support students as they navigate the academic rigors at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½.

Counseling and Psychological Services

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is staffed with a diverse team of licensed therapists, graduate-level psychological trainees, and mental health professionals dedicated to promoting students’ well-being through short-term therapy, crisis support, groups & workshops, and more. The multidisciplinary team is committed to the values of multiculturalism and social justice, and are dedicated to providing mental health services that are open to and accepting of every student we serve.

CAPS providers strive to promote, enhance, and support students’ emotional and interpersonal well-being through a range of mental health services offered within a safe and confidential environment. In counseling, students work on a wide range of psychosocial and developmental issues such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal problems, disturbed sleep, eating behaviors, identity development, acculturation, academic motivation, homesickness, family concerns, intimacy, and sexuality. CAPS appointments are free of charge. CAPS also offers CAPS 24/7 which is a supplemental service for SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ students, offering teletherapy, crisis support, referral support and more. Call (408) 554-5220 any hour of the day or night to get started or log onto Uwill.com and register through with SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ email address.

Student Medical Services

Student Medical Services (SMS) is staffed with a physician, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and medical assistants. A registered dietitian is available on a part-time basis. SMS provides high-quality on-site medical care including  diagnosis and treatment of illness and injuries,  a limited in-house medication dispensary , and medical referrals to specialists when needed. Medical visits to the Student Health, Counseling, and Well-Being’s Student Medical Services range from $10 to $50 per visit for all students. Visit fees are in addition to all other nominal associated fees, such as the cost of medications, lab/blood tests, andÌý²õ³Ü±è±è±ô¾±±ð²õ. For further information, please visit . When SMS is closed during the academic year, an advice nurse is available by phone for students at 408-554-4880. A volunteer student emergency medical group, SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is also available after hours for  medical emergencies on campus during the academic year. SMS is closed from mid-June to mid-August.

SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Emergency Medical Services

SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a student-run organization that is based out of the Student Health, Counseling, and Well-Being. These students are known as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and offer emergency medical services to SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ students from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. during fall, winter, and spring quarters.

Student Health Insurance

All students are required to maintain health insurance coverage while enrolled at the University. Students will be charged for University health insurance unless they complete an online waiver verifying their own comparable insurance each academic year. Additional information can be found at .