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.

Join us for a peer led workshop about the different types of perfectionism and how to shift self criticism, and fear of ...
02/03/2026

Join us for a peer led workshop about the different types of perfectionism and how to shift self criticism, and fear of failure to more compassionate behaviors đź’š

đź“ŤCAPS Bldg 599 Room 1340

Microaggressions are often subtle, normalized, and brushed off, but that doesn’t mean they’re harmless. Learn about what...
02/02/2026

Microaggressions are often subtle, normalized, and brushed off, but that doesn’t mean they’re harmless. Learn about what microaggressions can look like, how they impact your mental health, how to become an advocate, and what it means to respond with awareness and care!

Meet the CAPS clinician! Bryan is a Doctoral Intern, and you can find his office in the CAPS Main Office. Check out the ...
01/30/2026

Meet the CAPS clinician! Bryan is a Doctoral Intern, and you can find his office in the CAPS Main Office. Check out the CAPS website in our bio for more information!

đź“Ł Hiring Update From MHP Supervisors đź“ŁFor the upcoming academic year, we will be moving forward with a fully returning t...
01/29/2026

đź“Ł Hiring Update From MHP Supervisors đź“Ł

For the upcoming academic year, we will be moving forward with a fully returning team and will not be hiring new members at this time. We encourage interested students to apply in the 2027–2028 academic year. Thank you for your understanding and continued support 💙

Social comparison is normal, but social media gives us endless opportunities to compare our lives to someone else’s. Lea...
01/28/2026

Social comparison is normal, but social media gives us endless opportunities to compare our lives to someone else’s. Learn a little bit more about what social comparison looks like, potential negative impacts it can have, and how to safely and intentionally use social media!

Feeling overwhelmed during midterms season? COME MAKE SLIME! 🤩 Featuring: Professor Dr. Shay and clinician Dr. Khan
01/27/2026

Feeling overwhelmed during midterms season? COME MAKE SLIME! 🤩 Featuring: Professor Dr. Shay and clinician Dr. Khan

Feeling overwhelmed during midterms season? Join us for a peer-led workshop to make slime and build coping skills! Featu...
01/27/2026

Feeling overwhelmed during midterms season? Join us for a peer-led workshop to make slime and build coping skills! Featuring: Professor Dr. Shay and licensed clinician Dr. Khan

Barbershop Talk Series is a drop-in, community-building, support space centering the experiences of Black male students,...
01/26/2026

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!

Being first-gen means navigating unfamiliar spaces with strength and resilience. Offering oneself compassion is an essen...
01/22/2026

Being first-gen means navigating unfamiliar spaces with strength and resilience. Offering oneself compassion is an essential part of that process.🌱💚

Being first-gen means navigating unfamiliar spaces with strength and resilience. Offering oneself compassion is an essen...
01/22/2026

Being first-gen means navigating unfamiliar spaces with strength and resilience. Offering oneself compassion is an essential part of that process.💚🌱

Join us for a 6-week series designed for ADHD brains and all wandering minds to explore mindfulness in a supportive spac...
01/22/2026

Join us for a 6-week series designed for ADHD brains and all wandering minds to explore mindfulness in a supportive space. We will start with a journaling exercise, then guide you through meditation. Our neurodiverse-friendly environment will offer practical tools to engage in meditation and mindfulness exercise in a way that works for you. NOTE: This group is open to all students, no diagnosis required!

Help us save student services! Some student fees that support CAPS, Mental Health Peers, and other core services have no...
01/20/2026

Help us save student services! Some student fees that support CAPS, Mental Health Peers, and other core services have not been adjusted for inflation for over 20 years, significantly reducing their original buying power.

Signing this petition does *not* approve a fee increase; rather, it allows proposed adjustments to be placed on the Spring 2026 ballot so students can ultimately decide through a vote. Please swipe to learn more, and thank you for your support!

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Counseling & Career Services/Building 599
Santa Barbara, CA

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

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