UCSB Mental Health Peer Program

UCSB Mental Health Peer Program The Mental Health Peer Program is a resource available to students interested in learning effective strategies for dealing with daily stress.

Located in Career and Counseling building at UCSB. The Mental Health Peer Program at Counseling and Psychological Services is designed to serve as resource for students, who hope to learn new coping strategies to more effectively deal with the stresses of daily life. Mental Health Peers are trained to provide a variety of stress reduction techniques, offer information concerning mental health, as well as refer students to other available campus resources in a safe and comfortable setting. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed are solely those of the respective author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Counseling & Psychological Services or UC Santa Barbara.

Meet the CAPS clinician! Whitney is a clinical coordinator, and you can find her office in the CAPS Main Office. Check o...
10/29/2025

Meet the CAPS clinician! Whitney is a clinical coordinator, and you can find her office in the CAPS Main Office. Check out the CAPS website in our bio for more information!

Concerned about a friend who may be struggling with disordered eating? You are not alone! Swipe through to find some tip...
10/28/2025

Concerned about a friend who may be struggling with disordered eating? You are not alone! Swipe through to find some tips to support your friend without causing harm 💬❤️ Check out the link in our bio for more resources

Meet the CAPS clinician! Isabel is a post doctoral fellow, and you can find her office in the CAPS Annex. Check out the ...
10/22/2025

Meet the CAPS clinician! Isabel is a post doctoral fellow, and you can find her office in the CAPS Annex. Check out the CAPS website in our bio for more information!

10/22/2025

Are you stressed for midterm season and need somewhere to relax? Come visit the Mental Health Peer Space, here’s a little tour video that includes all our resources!🩵

Relationship violence can affect anyone—regardless of age, gender, or background. Recognize the signs, support your peer...
10/22/2025

Relationship violence can affect anyone—regardless of age, gender, or background. Recognize the signs, support your peers, and access campus resources for help.

Barbershop Talk Series is a drop-in, community-building, support space centering the experiences of Black male students,...
10/21/2025

Barbershop Talk Series is a drop-in, community-building, support space centering the experiences of Black male students, while welcoming all who wish to engage in affirming and respectful dialogue. Through engagement in meaningful dialogue and activities, Black men at UCSB will have an opportunity to build a healthy and sustainable community in a capacity that increases their opportunities for: supporting, challenging, and celebrating each other; authentic emotional expression; and exploring ideas central to Black masculinity. This community space also promotes and encourages inclusive and affirming connections with all, but focuses on Black women, LGBTQIA+ folks, staff, faculty, and community members. We hope to see you there!

Familiar with anorexia? What about reverse anorexia... Your worth isn't defined by size, muscle mass, or reps! Swipe thr...
10/20/2025

Familiar with anorexia? What about reverse anorexia... 

Your worth isn't defined by size, muscle mass, or reps! Swipe through to learn about muscle dysmorphia and tools to support healthy body image 🧠💪

If you are looking for where to start, take a look at our Bio for more resources

Mindfulness for Wandering Minds is a 5-week series designed for ADHD brains or wandering minds to explore mindfulness in...
10/11/2025

Mindfulness for Wandering Minds is a 5-week series designed for ADHD brains or wandering minds to explore mindfulness in a supportive space. We start with a journaling exercise, then guide participants through meditation. Our neurodiverse-friendly environment offers practical tools to engage in meditation and mindfulness exercises increasing accessibility to these practices. Join us on Tuesdays 5-5:45pm in CAPS room 1340 🤗 Swipe to scan the QR code to register on Shoreline!

We are holding insurance office hours on Fridays! Come stop by if you have questions regarding insurance or choosing a s...
10/10/2025

We are holding insurance office hours on Fridays! Come stop by if you have questions regarding insurance or choosing a service provider. No appointed is needed!
Find us in Building 434 Room 100!

A community space that embraces healthy and open communication, fosters support and centers the Latina experience and co...
10/10/2025

A community space that embraces healthy and open communication, fosters support and centers the Latina experience and connects, explores, and discusses various aspects focusing on growing up in a Latinx community/family. This talking space, open to all who wish to engage in affirming and respectful dialogue, will include topics on mental health, family dynamics, being a first-generation college student, and engaging in meaningful relationships.

Join our 7-week free, confidential process group for students who have family members or other loved ones struggling wit...
10/10/2025

Join our 7-week free, confidential process group for students who have family members or other loved ones struggling with substance use issues or other related mental health concerns.

This didactic group that helps students adopt coping skills in the areas of Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Reg...
10/08/2025

This didactic group that helps students adopt coping skills in the areas of Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. A significant focus of this group is psycho-education of emotions and DBT skills training, with mindfulness interwoven in each workshop. The goal of this group is to help students expand their repertoire of emotional management strategies while learning to effectively implement these tools in their lives. Students also have the opportunity to connect with and support their peers as they learn with and from each other. Helpful for a range of issues: Depression, anxiety, stress, mood instability, irritability, feelings of emptiness, identity issues, anger issues, intense or chaotic relationships, impulsivity, substance use concerns, eating disorders, suicidal and self-harming behavior. Scan the QR if you’re interested!!

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Counseling & Career Services/Building 599
Santa Barbara, CA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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