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! Yuanhong is a Psychologist, and you can find her office in the San Clemente Housing. Check out ...
02/27/2026

Meet the CAPS clinician! Yuanhong is a Psychologist, and you can find her office in the San Clemente Housing. Check out the CAPS website in our bio for more information!

Practice some self-care with our new MHP self-care bingo board, and come to the MHP space to claim a prize when you've g...
02/23/2026

Practice some self-care with our new MHP self-care bingo board, and come to the MHP space to claim a prize when you've gotten blackout (all squares completed)! You can either screenshot and markup, print, or come to the MHP space to grab a printout 🤗

Meet the CAPS clinician! Pavani Khera is a Staff Psychologist, and you can find her office in the Main CAPS Building. Ch...
02/20/2026

Meet the CAPS clinician! Pavani Khera is a Staff Psychologist, and you can find her office in the Main CAPS Building. Check out the CAPS website in our bio for more information!

02/20/2026

Are you stressed about midterms, having a consistent weekly schedule? Or getting tasks done in general? Book an appointment with us by scanning this QR code/using our link tree and see how we can support you 📚🩵

Self-care can feel difficult with a college schedule. Come to this workshop to learn self-care exercises, learn about yo...
02/17/2026

Self-care can feel difficult with a college schedule. Come to this workshop to learn self-care exercises, learn about your inner child, and reframe self-care to be more accessible for you!

Healthy boundaries help us protect our time, energy and overall well-being. They’re not about pushing people away, but a...
02/13/2026

Healthy boundaries help us protect our time, energy and overall well-being. They’re not about pushing people away, but about showing up more sustainably. Learn a little bit more about what healthy boundary setting looks like and suggestions on how to set them!

Wanting more info? Join us on February 24th for a deeper discussion about healthy boundaries, how to say “no”, and how lacking boundaries can slowly lead to burnout! Link in bio.

Meet the CAPS clinician! Jennifer is a therapist, and you can find her office in the CAPS Main Office. Check out the CAP...
02/13/2026

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

Mental Health Peers will be closed the upcoming Monday for Presidents' Day. Enjoy the day off Gauchos! Please call the ...
02/11/2026

Mental Health Peers will be closed the upcoming Monday for Presidents' Day. Enjoy the day off Gauchos! Please call the CAPS 24/7 (805) 893-4411 line if needing mental health crisis support

Feeling overwhelmed or stretched too thin? You're not alone. Join us for a gentle, supportive workshop where we will exp...
02/10/2026

Feeling overwhelmed or stretched too thin? You're not alone. Join us for a gentle, supportive workshop where we will explore healthy boundaries, how to say “no” in ways that feel comfortable, and learn how lacking boundaries can slowly build up to burnout.

Need a moment to de-stress, have a safe space to ask questions, or learn about resources? Stop by El Centro (Building 40...
02/10/2026

Need a moment to de-stress, have a safe space to ask questions, or learn about resources? Stop by El Centro (Building 406) study room 113 and chat with Isabel. No appointment needed!

Ever walked into the gym and immediately wanted to leave? Ever felt worried or overwhelmed at the gym? Gym anxiety is re...
02/09/2026

Ever walked into the gym and immediately wanted to leave? Ever felt worried or overwhelmed at the gym? Gym anxiety is really common. Swipe to learn more about gym anxiety and coping mechanisms💪🧠

Meet the CAPS clinician! Raul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and you can find his office in El Centro. Check out ...
02/06/2026

Meet the CAPS clinician! Raul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and you can find his office in El Centro. Check out the CAPS website in our bio for more information!

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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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