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 the coming Monday 01/26 to learn and discuss common experiences of oldest children! Some topics include intersec...
01/13/2026

Join us the coming Monday 01/26 to learn and discuss common experiences of oldest children! Some topics include intersecting identities, perfectionism, setting boundaries, and self care!

Navigating female friendships in early adulthood can be complicated. Learn more about the pressures of being a woman, ho...
01/12/2026

Navigating female friendships in early adulthood can be complicated. Learn more about the pressures of being a woman, how it can affect your friendships, and what can help reframe and repair them!

Meet the CAPS clinician! Vanessa is a LCSW/Therapist, and you can find her office in the SRB EOP. Check out the CAPS web...
01/09/2026

Meet the CAPS clinician! Vanessa is a LCSW/Therapist, and you can find her office in the SRB EOP. Check out the CAPS website in our bio for more information!

Coming back to college after Winter Break can often be a difficult or stressful transition, here is some advice for deal...
01/08/2026

Coming back to college after Winter Break can often be a difficult or stressful transition, here is some advice for dealing with homesickness during this quarter!

Welcome back Gauchos! Here are our winter hours ❄️ Drop by during open hours to use a massage chair, egg chair, or talk ...
01/08/2026

Welcome back Gauchos! Here are our winter hours ❄️ Drop by during open hours to use a massage chair, egg chair, or talk to a peer! 🤗

Culture plays a large role in how we all approach mental health topics. Join us in a low-pressure workshop to learn abou...
01/06/2026

Culture plays a large role in how we all approach mental health topics. Join us in a low-pressure workshop to learn about mental health experiences in the Asian American community, and discover more about our resources.

Curious to learn more about men’s mental health? This workshop explores the unique challenges men face when it comes to ...
01/05/2026

Curious to learn more about men’s mental health? This workshop explores the unique challenges men face when it comes to mental health, including stigma, hidden symptoms, and social pressures to “stay strong.” Participants will learn how to recognize signs of distress, understand intersectional factors shaping men’s experiences, and learn effective ways to support the men in their lives.

Navigating college is hard enough, but doing it while managing immigration stress can feel overwhelming. Here are some s...
12/05/2025

Navigating college is hard enough, but doing it while managing immigration stress can feel overwhelming. Here are some slides that acknowledge that stress and address the importance of community!

Meet the CAPS clinician! Anam is a Postdoctoral Fellow, and you can find her office in the CAPS Main Office. Check out t...
12/03/2025

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

Have you been experiencing any anxiety and stress with finals approaching? You’re not alone! Check out this post to lear...
12/03/2025

Have you been experiencing any anxiety and stress with finals approaching? You’re not alone! Check out this post to learn about healthy ways to cope with those feelings of anxiety 💜 See our link tree for more resources and good luck with finals everyone!

The Mental Health Peer space will be closed during finals week and winter break (12/08-01/02). We will be open at the st...
12/02/2025

The Mental Health Peer space will be closed during finals week and winter break (12/08-01/02). We will be open at the start of the winter quarter. Good luck on finals, and enjoy the holiday break! And please feel free to check out the resources listed on the flyer if you are in need during this time ❄️

Self compassion is important for maintaining your well being. Here is some information to better help you navigate negat...
12/01/2025

Self compassion is important for maintaining your well being. Here is some information to better help you navigate negative self talk and build your self compassion! 💕 Check out the link in our bio for more resources

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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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