Mental Health Education, Outreach, and Support
Mental health affects everyone. The Well and the rest of Health, Well-being & Safety provide programming that emphasizes the importance of students’ mental health needs. See below for The Well's mental well-being services and additional on and off campus resources.
Mental Health Education
The Well is home to UCR Active Minds – a nationally recognized student group that works to de-stigmatize mental health issues on college campuses. Review our program calendar to learn more about upcoming Mental Health Outreach events related to eating disorders, body image, depression, and college adjustment. Don’t be afraid to ask for help for yourself or your peers!
If you would like to participate in our program, share ideas, or work with us to tailor mental health promotion materials for your student population, please contact The Well's Mental Health Promotion Specialist, Jesus Gomez Manzo at jesus.gomezmanzo@ucr.edu or 951-827-2874.
Kognito and Cultivating Communities: Free Online Simulations
Increase your knowledge and awareness of mental health and suicide. Learn how to talk with a student who may be in distress. Connect a student with mental health resources.
Mental Well-being Services @ The Well
College students commonly experience stress related to increased workload, new responsibilities, and changes in life. It is important for students to learn how to appropriately manage their stress levels to improve emotional well-being and help with their overall academic experience.
Getting enough sleep is vital for your well-being and academic success. The Well is here to provide education and resources to help improve sleep habits.
Nap Kits include: Sleep mask, ear plugs, and stress ball.
Sleep kits can be picked up at The Well or The Lounge.
The Well is here to provide stress reduction oppurtunities through education and resources to help recognize stress and learn stress management skills.
You can receive a FREE stress ball at The Well during walk-in hours.
Tea can have a wealth of benefits that can help fight the symptoms of anxiety and stress while promoting peace of mind and relaxation.
Stop by The Well for 1 FREE cup of tea per day during walk-in hours.
Helping Students in Distress
Follow this response protocol to determine who to contact if a student is in distress. For additional resources, consult the Red Folder.
Help Lines
After-hours, mental health therapists are available for crisis counseling and consultation by phone at (951) 827-5531, option 1; (951) UCR-TALK; or 2-TALK from campus phones, 24 hours daily.
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24/7 Support Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
988 or (800) 273-TALK (8255)Crisis Text Line
24/7 text support from a trained crisis counselor.
Text HOME to 741-741 from anywhere in the US.
https://www.crisistextline.org/Inland SoCal Crisis Helpline
24 Hour Suicide/Crisis Intervention
(951) 686-HELP or (951) 686-4357
https://inlandsocaluw.org/crisishelplineThe Trevor Project
24/7 Lifeline: 1 (866) 488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/The Trans Lifeline
Lifeline: 1 (877) 565-8860
https://translifeline.org/*As of January 1st, 2024, Trans Lifeline’s hotline operating hours are:
Monday through Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM (Pacific)
Mental Health Counseling, Case Management, & Student Health
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Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
Call CAPS to schedule an appointment, for consultation or with questions 951-827-5531, option 2 during our business hours:
- M, T, W, F: 8am-5pm
- Th: 9am-5pm
Access Support Resources for self-help and support from home.
Read how to access therapy services out of state and a UCSHIP member.
How to get to CAPS? Watch this video
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Case Management
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Student Health Services
When an individual counselor determines that medication may be helpful in addition to counseling and psychotherapy, the student can be referred on campus to a Student Health Services Staff Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
LiveHealth Online: video-chat with board-certified medical/mental health professionals about your health/mental health needs and receive prescriptions.
Other Departments
The following departments provide support to students in different areas of wellbeing, safety, and support.
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CARE (Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education)
CARE is an intervention and prevention support program committed to ending sexual violence at UC Riverside.
Support: sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking to students, staff, faculty and UCR affiliates.
Interested in learning about CARE? Access several self-help resources developed to support your individual needs.
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Basic Needs
The Basic Needs Department is a place where students can connect with essential resources that make college life easier.
Support: food insecurity, housing displacement/homelessness, financial crisis
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Ethnic & Gender Centers (E&G)
The E&G were created to provide Highlanders with a sense of belonging, a feeling of support, and the opportunity for learning in a relaxed and safe environment.
Centers:
- African Student Programs (ASP)
- Asian Pacific Student Programs (APSP)
- Chicano Student Programs (CSP)
- Foster Youth Support Services (FYSS)
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center (LGBTRC)
- Middle Eastern Student Center (MESC)
- Native American Student Programs (NASP)
- Undocumented Student Programs (USP)
- Women's Resource Center (WRC)
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Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC)
The SDRC has been dedicated to the mission of promoting an inclusive educational experience for UC Riverside students through the advocacy of equal access, disability and ability awareness, and empowerment.
To request disability-related accommodations, you must register with SDRC. For detailed information, please visit the Apply for Accommodations webpage. For information on accommodations for UCR employees, please visit the Disability Management Resources webpage from UCR Human Resources.
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GradSuccess
GradSuccess supports graduate student retention, degree completion, and post-degree career outcomes through a diverse range of programs, events, expert consultations, and peer support.
The Graduate Student Resource Center (GSRC) is a resource hub focusing on community building, academic and professional development, and your personal well-being.