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.

We are holding insurance office hours on Mondays! Come stop by if you have questions regarding insurance or choosing a s...
04/09/2026

We are holding insurance office hours on Mondays! 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!

Join us for Unpacking Gay & Q***r Men's Beauty Standards. This is a student + staff facilitated workshop / collaboration...
04/07/2026

Join us for Unpacking Gay & Q***r Men's Beauty Standards. This is a student + staff facilitated workshop / collaboration between UCSB's Health & Wellness; Health Equity Advocacy; and CAPS - join us this Wednesday, April 8th at 3:30-5:00pm meeting at the CAPS Building's Main Lobby!

Join our 7-week free, confidential process group for students who have family members or other loved ones struggling wit...
04/01/2026

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. Please contact Whitney Bruice at whitneyb@ucsb.edu for a pre-screening if interested, or call CAPS at (805) 893-4411

International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual celebration on March 31st dedicated to uplifting transgender, g...
03/31/2026

International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual celebration on March 31st dedicated to uplifting transgender, gender non-conforming, and nonbinary people, while also recognizing the ongoing challenges many face because of discrimination. While trans people are not inherently more suicidal, trans people face undue discrimination and violence that has been shown to contribute to disproportionately high risk of su***de. Protective factors like affirming trans people’s identities and increasing access to gender-affirming physical and mental health care can help reduce su***de risk. Check out on campus resources in our bio! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

Did you miss our workshop on the mental health experience of being the oldest child? No worries! Here are some highlight...
03/11/2026

Did you miss our workshop on the mental health experience of being the oldest child? No worries! Here are some highlights from our discussion — share this with the oldest child in your life 💚💫

Mental Health Peers will be closed during finals and spring break. Please check out these resources and CAPS hours durin...
03/10/2026

Mental Health Peers will be closed during finals and spring break. Please check out these resources and CAPS hours during this time. Good luck on finals, and have a wonderful spring break! 🍀✨

03/09/2026

Has studying for finals been stressful? Falling asleep while studying? Stop by the MHP and use the egg chair to rest, meditate, or even take a nap! 💤🩵

Meet the CAPS clinician! Carla is a psychologist, and you can find her office in the SRB Educational Opportunity Program...
03/06/2026

Meet the CAPS clinician! Carla is a psychologist, and you can find her office in the SRB Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). Check out the CAPS website in our bio for more information!

While being a member of Greek Life comes with many benefits, it is also time-consuming and adds both events and expectat...
03/05/2026

While being a member of Greek Life comes with many benefits, it is also time-consuming and adds both events and expectations to your schedule. Swipe through to learn some tips to help navigate Greek Life and manage your responsibilities! 🌿🔱 Feel free to check out the link in our bio for more resources.

Comparing yourself to others in college is one of the most common dilemmas a student may face. Here are some facts about...
03/03/2026

Comparing yourself to others in college is one of the most common dilemmas a student may face. Here are some facts about social comparison and some strategies to help navigate feeling this way!

It's job/internship hunting season! Swipe to see ways to stay motivated and relieve stress while on the hunt
03/02/2026

It's job/internship hunting season! Swipe to see ways to stay motivated and relieve stress while on the hunt

🤩 Happening today! 🤩 Join Dr. Mario Barfield and Dr. Antar Tichavakunda from 5:30-7:30pm in the 📍SRB 📍American Indian & ...
03/02/2026

🤩 Happening today! 🤩 Join Dr. Mario Barfield and Dr. Antar Tichavakunda from 5:30-7:30pm in the 📍SRB 📍American Indian & Indigenous Cultural Resource Center. Join in community and engage in meaningful conversations with other Black, male-identified students, staff, faculty, and community members.

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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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