CAPS has moved to the new Student Health and Counseling Center!
Please check in at the second floor reception desk for all CAPS appointments and questions.
Call the CAPS front desk at 951-827-5531, option 2 for your in-person and virtual scheduling needs.
Mental Health Resources for All.
If you or someone you know is experiencing any mental health distress; looking for specialty care resources; or looking to connect with communities with similar concerns, please review the resources below.
You may also speak to a clinician 24/7 by calling CAPS at 951-827-5531, Option 1 (please do not call this line for appointment questions or concerns).
Student in Crisis?
For a quick guide on supporting students in crisis consult the Red Folder. If this is a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.
Crisis Resources
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Crisis Hotlines/Chat Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline): Call or Text 988
Confidential and free hotline for people thinking about suicide or experiencing a crisis.- Call 24/7: 988 or (800) 273-TALK (8255) or (877) 727-4747
- TTY: (800) 799-4TTY (4889)
- Chat online
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Crisis Text Line is free confidential 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the US to chat with a live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor. A Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from their secure online platform.Inland Southern California Crisis Helpline: Call 951-686-HELP (4357)
The Inland SoCal Crisis Helpline is the regional 24/7 crisis and suicide hotline for Inland Southern California. It is free and confidential and you may remain anonymous. Trained counselors are available to provide support and resources to best help you. Bilingual counselors are available.Trans Lifeline: Call 1-877-565-8860
The Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.*As of January 1st, 2024, Trans Lifeline’s hotline operating hours are:
Monday through Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM (Pacific)The Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386
A 24/7 confidential and secure resource that provides live help for LGBTQ youth with a trained specialist, by phone, text, and chat.- Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386
- Trevor Chat: Available through website and https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
- Trevor Text: Text START to 678678
- Trevor Space: A social networking site for LGBTQ youth under 25 and their friends and allies.
- Trevor Resources : A place where LGBTQ youth and allies can find answers to FAQs and explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more!
2-1-1: Call 211
Confidential and free service that helps people across North America find local resources they need (e.g. disaster assistance, food, housing, crisis and emergency, assault, human trafficking, jobs, reentry, and veterans).- Call 211 or go to their website: http://211.org/
- Inland SoCal 211 for Riverside & San Bernardino Counties - inlandsocaluw.org/
- Los Angeles County - 211LA.org
- Orange County - 211OC.org
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Distressed Student Tools
How to Help a Distressed Student
When you are concerned about a distressed student, start with The Red Folder. It shows you the best ways to respond and help.
Use The Red Folder to see:
- The UCR response protocol for helping a distressed student
- A brief guide into recognizing signs of distress
- Contact information for the Critical Student Incident Team
- A quick guide of essential UCR and community mental health resources
For more in depth information, This guide outlines important information about mental health and will help you examine the role you play in providing a supportive academic environment which includes assisting students who may be in distress. We encourage you to review this valuable resource and refer back to it when you find yourself in challenging situations.
- Promoting-Student Mental Health: A Guide for UC Faculty and Staff
- Contact CAPS at (951) 827-5531, option 2 or Case Management at 951-827-5000 for consultations.
- Watch this video for how to support a student in distress using the acronym V.I.C.K.S: https://youtu.be/g09OM8vzWt4?si=SZvbbYqo5mrMqK68
- Download the V.I.C.K.S. tip sheet:
- Review more in-depth resources on specific topics here: https://counseling.ucr.edu/responding-distressed-students
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Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline)
Call 24/7: 988 or (800) 273-TALK (8255) or (877) 727-4747
TTY: (800) 799-4TTY (4889)
Chat online
24/7 Confidential and free hotline for people thinking about suicide or experiencing a crisis.
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line is free confidential 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the US to chat with a live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor. A Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from their secure online platform.
Inland Southern California Crisis Helpline
Call 951-686-HELP (4357)The Inland SoCal Crisis Helpline is the regional 24/7 crisis and suicide hotline for Inland Southern California. It is free and confidential and you may remain anonymous. Trained counselors are available to provide support and resources to best help you. Bilingual counselors are available.
American Association of Suicidology
Resources and information about suicide prevention and suicide survivors.
American Foundation of Suicide Prevention
Resources and information about suicide prevention and suicide survivors.
Suicide Hotlines For Every Country
There’s nothing to lose. Calling a suicide hotline is a great way to vent and get sound advice on how to deal with your problems. If you want to help yourself or someone else, this is a great place to start. Below is an extensive list of countries and their relevant suicide hotline telephone numbers. Please choose your country and call the appropriate number. To add a hotline, click HERE.
International Suicide hotlines:
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National and Local Community Resources
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Local Inpatient/Outpatient Urgent and Community Referrals
Western Riverside 24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care
9990 County Farm Rd, Bldg 2, Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 509-2499
https://up2riverside.org/mental-health-urgent-care-centers/- 24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care
- 18+ voluntarily seeking assistance in a crisis situation. Must be ambulatory. 100% voluntary, individuals can self-admit, no requirements to meet for admission.
- Length of stay: not to exceed 23 hours. Average length of stay: 15 hours. • Guests may receive visitors, have access to a cell phone
- They will see anyone [SI, psychosis, mania, substance use/ abuse etc]. Exceptions are harm to others/ violent.
- Do not need to be a resident of Riverside County. No insurance requirement. The Country will bill Medi-Cal or insurance or if indigent the individual will receive a bill but the person simply has to state they cannot pay and the RCSU will write it off.
- Guests initially meet with a “peer counselor,” then a licensed therapist for mental health/ risk assessment. There is also a Nurse on staff who does a physical work up [toxicology screen, pregnancy test etc.]. The guests have access to a Nurse Practitioner via tele-therapy for medication management – will prescribed meds for up to 30 days, no refills.
- If needed, staff will facilitate transfer to higher level of care/ locked facility. Less than 2% of people are ever transferred to a locked unit. • Up to 12 “beds,” max of 14. They do get full, call ahead.
Perris 24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care
85 Ramona Expressway Suites 1-3, Perris, CA 92571
(951) 349-4195
https://up2riverside.org/mental-health-urgent-care-centers/- Same services as the Western Riverside CSU/MHUC but they accept teens 13 and older.
Riverside Desert 24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care in Palm Springs
2500 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Suites A1-A4, Palm Springs, CA 92262
(442) 268-7000
https://up2riverside.org/mental-health-urgent-care-centers/- Same as the Western Riverside CSU/MHUC but they accept teens 13 and older.
Riverside County - Adult Mental Health Clinics
769 Blaine Street, Suite B, Riverside, CA 92507 (More locations)- Provide services to adult individuals suffering from severe and persistent mental health problems.
- These services include crisis intervention, psychiatric assessments, recovery management, medication services, case management, and dual-diagnosis treatment.
- An Urgent Care Program provides crisis resolution and problem solving.
- Peer-to-peer recovery services are provided through the clinics and through a contracted Peer Support and Resource Centers.
- Outreach to homeless mentally ill individuals, housing assistance and intensive 24 hours a day, seven days a week case management are also available through the Full-Service Partnership (FSPs) Programs
Riverside Area Rape Crisis center
1845 Chicago Avenue, Suite A, Riverside, CA 92507
24/7 Hotline & Advocacy: (951) 686-7273
Contact Email: info@rarcc.orgTransitional Age Youth (TAY) Programs in Riverside County
Stepping Stones (a TAY Drop-In Program)
1820 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
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Riverside County Department of Public Social Services
24 Hour Child Abuse Hotline: 800.442.4918
Outside the Riverside area call: Child Help National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453
24 Hour Adult Protective Services Hotline: 800.491.7123
24 Hour Fraud Hotline: 800.344.8477
Kinship & Youth Warmline: 800.303.0001
CalWORKs
Child Adolescent Health
Child Support (Establish an Order)
California Children’s Services
Child Health and Disability Prevention
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Department of Child Support Services
California HIV/AIDS Service Referrals
(800) 367-2437, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
HIV/AIDS Nightline Crisis Line
Call 24/7 for confidential emotional support: (415) 434-2437 or 1 (800) 628-9240 Nationwide
Gender Identity Care & Support
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Guidelines for Quality Care of TGD Clients
Check out CAPS's Guidelines for Quality Care of Transgender/Gender Diverse (TGD) clients!
See Student Health Services (SHS) Guidelines for Quality Care of TGD patients. Please note an update is currently in progress.
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Campus Resources
UCR LGBT Resource Center: https://out.ucr.edu
- Location: 245 Costo Hall
- Phone: (951) 827-2267
- Social Media: @ucrlgbtrc
- UCR Trans Guide: https://out.ucr.edu/resources/ucr-trans-guide
- UCR LGBTRC Trainings: https://out.ucr.edu/educational-trainings
- Trans Group, Thursdays @ 2pm: https://out.ucr.edu/events
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Tuesday Talks @ 5pm: https://out.ucr.edu/programs/tuesday-talks
- T-Camp is an intercampus retreat to explore gender identity and expression and to engage in dialogue with our peers. This event is specifically for students who are transgender, nonbinary, or gender questioning, and is held annually in the San Bernardino Mountains. Retreat facilitators include transgender and nonbinary community members, as well as campus LGBTQ+ resource professionals. All UCR students selected to attend will have their fee covered by the LGBT Resource Center.
- Learn more about T-Camp, including the application process, here.
- For more information and details, please email LGBTRC Director Nancy Jean Tubbs: nancy.tubbs@ucr.edu
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Off Campus Mental Health Resources
Trans Lifeline: Call 1-877-565-8860
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
*As of January 1st, 2024, the Trans Lifeline’s hotline operating hours are:
Monday through Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM (Pacific)The Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386
A 24/7 confidential and secure resource that provides live help for LGBTQ youth with a trained specialist, by phone, text, and chat.- Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386
- Trevor Chat: Available through website
- Trevor Text: Text START to 678678
- Trevor Space: A social networking site for LGBTQ youth under 25 and their friends and allies.
- Trevor Resources : A place where LGBTQ youth and allies can find answers to FAQs and explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more!
LGBT National Hotline: Call 1-888-843-4564
The LGBT National Hotline provides a confidential safe space where callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues. This includes coming out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.National Hotline Hours:
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Off Campus Resources
Most large and many medium and small sized cities will have an LGBT center which may offer support groups, programming and other local resources and information. Use a Google search to find an LGBT resource center near you. Remember, the internet may contain information that is outdated, incorrect, misleading, or biased toward TGD people. Search with caution.
See below for some local, national, professional, and online resources.
Local Resources
- Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance (RPYA)
- RPYA is a non-profit service organization for LGBTQ+ youth and allies in the Inland Empire. They provide a safe space for young people to meet, make friends and participate in various weekly events and activities. They also offer support and resources for gender affirmation and community building.
- Website: rainbowprideyouthalliance.org
- Instagram: @rainbowprideyouthalliance
- Phone: 909-206-4830
- Riverside Pride Resources: https://www.riversideprideie.org/get-help/
- Transgender Health & Wellness Center: https://trans.health/
- The Riverside 1 Office is located at 6800 Indiana Ave Suite 290/295, Riverside, CA 92506.
- Phone: (951) 530-8139
- Services include: transitional clothing, name- and gender-change assistance, emergency hygiene supplies, meals, mental health counseling, as well as clothes for LGBTQ youth seeking new placement.
- The Riverside 2 Office is located at 6840 Indiana Avenue Suite 150, Riverside, CA 92506.
- Phone: (951) 530-8148
- *This office is dedicated exclusively to electrolysis and only accepts commercial insurance.
- The Riverside 1 Office is located at 6800 Indiana Ave Suite 290/295, Riverside, CA 92506.
- TruEvolution: https://www.truevolution.org/
- Location: 4175 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
- Phone: (951) 888-1346
- Toll-Free Number: (877) 890-1169
- Services:
- HIV Care & Prevention Services
- Housing Services
- Behavioral Health Services (Clinical Therapy & Support Groups)
National, Professional, & Online Resources:
- American Psychological Association (APA) Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming People.
- Gender Spectrum provides support and holds conferences for both families and healthcare providers, especially oriented toward younger children.
- Check out Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Transgender and Nonbinary People FAQs.
- Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is a national organization dedicated to supporting and educating families and loved ones of LGBTQ+ people.
- The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, interdisciplinary professional and educational organization devoted to transgender health.
- Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance (RPYA)
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Transgender/Gender Diverse (TGD) Allied UC SHIP Providers and Other Gender-Affirming Community Resources
Check out this list for Transgender/Gender Diverse (TGD) allied in-network Anthem UC SHIP providers and other gender-affirming community resources!
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UCSHIP Gender Affirming Surgeons
Check out the list of 2023-2024 UCSHIP Gender Affirming Surgeons and the 2023-2024 UCSHIP Gender Affirming Surgery Resource Guide.
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UCR Gender-Inclusive Facilities
In 2016, UCR converted 111 restrooms on campus into gender-inclusive facilities. Each single-occupancy restroom has new signage. In addition, all new construction and buildings under heavy renovation must include gender-inclusive facilities. Additional building signage directs people to the nearest gender-inclusive facility if there is not one available in the building.
All clients at CAPS may use the restroom that best aligns with their gender identity, regardless of gender expression. There are gender-inclusive restrooms on the first and second floors of the Student Health and Counseling Center (SHCC) building.
To find gender-inclusive restrooms, visit the UCR campus map and zoom in until you see the circle-triangle symbol. Click on the symbol and room number details will become visible on the left-hand side of the window. ADA-compliant facilities information is also available on the UCR campus map. The Student Recreation Center also offers a gender-inclusive locker room.
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FAQs
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for TGD Clients on our Gender Health page!
Undergraduate Resources
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Academic Resource Center
The ARC offers a wide variety of programs and services to support students in being successful here at UC Riverside. You are invited to take advantage of their academic support programs like tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, writing support and Early Assist, to get ahead in your classes.
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Basic Needs
UC Riverside’s Basic Needs Department is a place where students can connect with essential resources that make college life easier. If you are experiencing basic needs challenges, such as food insecurity, housing displacement/homelessness, or financial crisis, we encourage you to reach out to us for assistance.
Basic Needs Center: 110 Costo Hall
R'Pantry: HUB 346
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Peer Warm Lines
The Peer-Run Warm Line – which began operation in 2014 – is a non-emergency resource for anyone in California seeking mental and emotional support. The Warm Line provides accessible mental health support by using the wisdom of lived experience to connect, inspire hope, and empower our community toward unlimited recovery. They provide assistance via phone and web chat on a nondiscriminatory basis to anyone in need. Some concerns callers share are challenges with interpersonal relationships, anxiety, pain, depression, finances, alcohol/drug use, etc. Call or Text (855) 600-WARM (9276) to speak to a 24/7 peer counselor.
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Radio Show and Podcast– Let’s Get Psyched!
Let's Get Psyched is a Podcast! Tune in for discussions on all things mental health! Sundays at 9 p.m. and Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. on KUCR 88.3 FM, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean.
Hosts:- Dr. Eyrn Parks, PhD — UCR Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Psychologist
- Dr. Toshia Yamaguchi, MD — UCR School of Medicine's Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
- Dr. Alan Atkins, MD — Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow
- Dr. Yasmine Dakhama, MD — Psychiatry Resident at UCR
Let's Get Psyched is produced by Elliot Fong in the studios of KUCR 88.3FM, on the campus of University of California, Riverside. Production assistants: Megan Aguilera and River Evans. Logo: Nathan Rogers, MD.
- Social Support Resources
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Student Health Services
UC Riverside Student Health Services (SHS) provides a range of health care and services to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students, including primary care, women's health, pharmacy, x-ray and lab services. SHS has moved to the NEW Student Health and Counseling Center building next to Lot 21. Please come in, call (951) 827-3031, or visit the patient portal to schedule an appointment.
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The Well’s Active Minds Program
Join Active Minds— a student led, nationally recognized organization with over 400 campus chapters and the largest voice for young adult mental health advocacy across the country. Connect with other UCR students dealing with the same pressures we all have: relationships, body image issues, adjusting to college life, family pressures, and mental health struggles. They provide guest speakers, information tables, and outreach programs to help peers manage their mental health and find help when needed.
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Transfer Students
Student Life’s New Student Programs are here to support your transition to UCR and offers multiple opportunities to help you get connected to campus resources, build community, and get involved during your time on campus.
Academic Resource Center’s Transfer Success Program is a support program for incoming and matriculated transfer students. In collaboration with campus wide partners, the program connects students to student success services to empower students in their academic, professional, and personal endeavors while assisting students in navigating the university system.The CHASS Transfers F1RST program is a student-led program taht offers support to transfer students with majors in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS).
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Undocumented Student Resources
Undocumented Student Programs A great source for many more support and resource services
Immigrants Rising-Transforming Lives Through Education
UC Immigrant Legal Services- Free immigration legal representation for UC students and their families
Undocu WisdomLife lessons and advice on how to live well despite the challenges of undocumented status
Graduate Student Resources
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Basic Needs
UC Riverside’s Basic Needs Department is a place where students can connect with essential resources that make college life easier. If you are experiencing basic needs challenges, such as food insecurity, housing displacement/homelessness, or financial crisis, we encourage you to reach out to us for assistance.
Basic Needs Center: 110 Costo Hall
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Grad Success
GradSuccess supports graduate student retention, degree completion, and post-degree career outcomes through a diverse range of programs, events, expert consultations, and peer support. As graduate students, you are the engine of a research university, and GradSuccess is your fuel. GradSuccess programs and services are also open to postdocs!
Contact GradSuccess:
- Office: University Office Building (UOB) 141
- Tel: (951) 827-3386
- Email: gradsuccess@ucr.edu
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Insurance Information
The University of California Board of Regents has established a requirement that all graduate students have major medical health insurance as a non-academic condition of enrollment. UCR offers a Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan (GSHIP) to meet this requirement, or it may be met by a comparable private health insurance plan.
If you are a graduate student and would like further information regarding your graduate student health insurance, please contact the Graduate Student Association or visit its GSHIP webpage. -
PhD Balance Online Community
PhD Balance is a community creating space for academics to learn from shared experiences. Access resources from webinars to monthly challenges, from worksheets to guides on talking with advisers.
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TA’s and Grad Students Supporting Other Students
If you are concerned about a distressed student, start with The Red Folder. It shows you the best ways to respond and help.
Use The Red Folder to see:- The UCR response protocol for helping a distressed student
- A brief guide into recognizing signs of distress
- Contact information for the Critical Student Incident Team
- A quick guide of essential UCR and community mental health resources
Concerned about a student and want to report it? Click here.
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Therapy Assistance Online (TAO)
TAO Connect, Inc. is committed to reducing mental health disparities by bringing affordable, effective, and accessible treatment to people who have had limited access in the past. Whether you’re currently working with a therapist or seeking help on your own, TAO provides personalized courses based on your specific mental health needs.
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Undocumented Student Support
Undocumented Student Programs A great source for many more support and resource services
Immigrants Rising-Transforming Lives Through Education
UC Immigrant Legal Services- Free immigration legal representation for UC students and their families
Undocu WisdomLife lessons and advice on how to live well despite the challenges of undocumented status
Faculty and Staff Resources
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Faculty and Staff in Support of Students
When you are concerned about a distressed student, start with The Red Folder. It shows you the best ways to respond and help.
As members of a caring community, all of us play important roles in nurturing the development of our students. This Guide for UC Faculty and Staff outlines important information about mental health and will help you examine the role you play in providing a supportive academic environment which includes assisting students who may be in distress. You can also watch this video on how to support students in distress: https://youtu.be/g09OM8vzWt4?si=SZvbbYqo5mrMqK68.
Concerned about a student and want to report it? File a Public Care Report.
Crisis Support Lines:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline)
988 is a 24/7 confidential and free hotline for people thinking about suicide or experiencing a crisis.- Call or Text: 988
- You can also still call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- TTY: (800) 799-4TTY (4889)
- Chat online
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line is free confidential 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the US to chat with a live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor. A Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from their secure online platform.Inland Southern California Crisis Helpline
The Inland SoCal Crisis Helpline is the regional 24/7 crisis and suicide hotline for Inland Southern California. It is free and confidential and you may remain anonymous. Trained counselors are available to provide support and resources to best help you. Bilingual counselors are available.- Call (951) 686-HELP (4357)
The Trevor Project
A 24/7 confidential and secure resource that provides live help for LGBTQ youth with a trained specialist, by phone, text, and chat.- Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386
- Trevor Chat available through website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
- Trevor Text: Text START to 678678
- Trevor Space: Trevor Space is a social networking site for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) youth under 25 and their friends and allies.
- Trevor Support Center: Trevor Support Center is a place where LGBTQ youth and allies can find answers to FAQs and explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more! https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/trevor-support-center/
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.- Website: https://translifeline.org/
- Phone: 877-565-8860
- *As of January 1st, 2024, the lifeline hours of operation are Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm (PST).
2-1-1
Confidential and free service that helps people across North America find local resources they need (e.g. disaster assistance, food, housing, crisis and emergency, assault, human trafficking, jobs, reentry, and veterans).- Call 211 or go to http://211.org/
- Inland SoCal 211 for Riverside & San Bernardino Counties - inlandsocaluw.org/
- Los Angeles County - 211LA.org
- Orange County - 211OC.org
- Call or Text: 988
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Faculty/Staff Resources for Personal Well-Being
UC Riverside is pleased to announce that it has partnered with ComPsych®, the new Faculty & Staff Assistance Program provider. ComPsych will provide GuidanceResources® services whose benefits will provide UCR faculty, staff and their household family members confidential support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. These services are provided at no charge.
Be sure to check out your health care insurance benefits at https://hr.ucr.edu/human-resources-benefits.
Employee Self-Care: https://youtu.be/pEkwDxhsZ7c?si=vjUDp5WjgEMPVyX
The purpose of this video is to encourage and remind college and university staff, faculty, and employees to practice ongoing self-care. In the video and tip sheet, you will see different examples of self-care strategies you can incorporate into your various roles.Crisis Support Lines:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline)
24/7 Confidential and free hotline for people thinking about suicide or experiencing a crisis.- Call 24/7: 988 or (800) 273-TALK (8255)
- TTY: (800) 799-4TTY (4889)
- Chat online
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Crisis Text Line is free confidential 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the US to chat with a live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor. A Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from their secure online platform.Inland Southern California Crisis Helpline: Call (951) 686-HELP (4357)
The Inland SoCal Crisis Helpline is the regional 24/7 crisis and suicide hotline for Inland Southern California. It is free and confidential and you may remain anonymous. Trained counselors are available to provide support and resources to best help you. Bilingual counselors are available.Trans Lifeline : Call (877) 565-8860
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
*As of January 1st, 2024, the lifeline hours of operation are Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm (PST).LGBT National Hotline: Call 1-888-843-4564
The LGBT National Hotline provides a confidential safe space where callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues. This includes coming out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.National Hotline Hours:
Mon - Fri: 1:00pm - 9:00pm (Pacific Time)
Sat: 9:00am - 2:00pm (Pacific Time)
2-1-1
Confidential and free service that helps people across North America find local resources they need (e.g. disaster assistance, food, housing, crisis and emergency, assault, human trafficking, jobs, reentry, and veterans).- Call 211 or go to http://211.org/
- Inland SoCal 211 for Riverside & San Bernardino Counties - inlandsocaluw.org/
- Los Angeles County - 211LA.org
- Orange County - 211OC.org
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Human Resources Wellness Programs
The UCR Wellness Program focuses on promoting awareness and education, motivation for positive behavior changes, and influencing campus practices and policy to support a healthy environment. The program was created to encourage all faculty, staff, and retirees to live healthier lifestyles and create a culture of health throughout the campus.
Out-of-State/ International resources
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Out-of-State Resources with UCSHIP
UCSHIP INSURANCE MEMBERS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES (OUTSIDE CALIFORNIA)
If you have UCSHIP and are currently residing out of state, you have options for your medical and mental health care. As a University of California Student Health Insurance Plan (UCSHIP) member, you have access to care across the country through the Anthem Blue Cross network.
UCSHIP INSURANCE MEMBERS OUTSIDE OF U.S.
Blue Cross Global Core Services are also available for UCSHIP members, giving you access to doctors and hospitals around the world.
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International Resources and Crisis Lines
International Resources
General Resources
- Psychology Today International Provider list: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/counsellors?domain=www&cc=us&cl=en
- Directory of therapists in other countries: https://internationaltherapistdirectory.com/view-all-locations/
- International students with SHIP insurance to find insurance in home country: https://bcbsglobalcore.com/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2F
- Medical clinics and therapists (in the “Service” area type in “Psychotherapists”, “Psychologists”, or “Psychiatrists” to find providers: http://www.whatclinic.com/
- International Suicide Hotlines: https://ibpf.org/learn/resources/suicide-hotline/
- Suicide Stop International Help Center: https://www.suicidestop.com/call_a_hotline.html
Canada
- https://ca.portal.gs/about/
- https://mindyourmind.ca/help/where-call: Crisis phone #s and mental health resources in Canada.
South Korea
- Korean Counseling Association: http://www.krcpa.or.kr/index_guest.asp
- Tortch Trinity Counseling Center: http://ttcc.ttgu.ac.kr/counsel-english.php
- Sogan Psychological Counseling Services: http://www.sgcounseling.co.kr/main
- For psychiatry, individuals can talk to their PCP and refer to a psychiatrist.
Japan
- http://www.jsccp.jp/near/rinsho/indexsch
- https://be-counselor.com/insurance
- https://cotree.jp/
- https://www.uraraka-soudan.com/
- https://yaoki.pro/
Kazakhstan
Russia
Helpline for children & teen & parents
Helpline for children & teen & parents offers telephone counselling to people in Russia who wish to receive emergency psychological assistance.
Tel: 8-800-2000-122
Suicide Hotlines For Every Country
There’s nothing to lose. Calling a suicide hotline is a great way to vent and get sound advice on how to deal with your problems. If you want to help yourself or someone else, this is a great place to start. Below is an extensive list of countries and their relevant suicide hotline telephone numbers. Please choose your country and call the appropriate number. To add a hotline, click HERE.
International Suicide hotlines
https://www.suicidestop.com/call_a_hotline.html
http://suicidehotlines.com/international.html.
App
https://us.morneaushepell.com/student-support-programs
List of hotlines in various provinces of China:
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/4w4kh5uOIV-0eypAu9pNZw
Last updated Nov 2020 Courtesy of UCR Student Affairs Case Management
General Mental Health Resources
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Eating Disorders
Academy for Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders Anonymous
National Alliance for Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
National Institute of Mental Health
Overeaters AnonymousHelplines:
- ANAD Helpline: 1-888-375-7767
- Monday - Friday, 7am - 7pm (PST)
- National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline: 1-866-662-1235
- Monday - Friday, 6am - 4pm (PST)
- Diabulimia Helpline: 1-425-985-3635
- 24/7 Hotline
- Non-profit organization dedicated to education, support, and advocacy for people with Diabetes and Eating Disorders, and their loved ones.
- ANAD Helpline: 1-888-375-7767
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Gambling and Debt
Gamblers Anonymous
Southern California Hotline Number: 855-2CALLGA (855-222-5542)
Debtors Anonymous
Southern California Debtors Anonymous
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Grief and Loss Support
GriefShare grief recovery support groups meeting weekly in Riverside or search nationally at https://www.griefshare.org/countries/us (online support available). Please note, GriefShare is a Christian-based support resource.
The Compassionate Friends
(877) 969-0010
Grief support for family members after the death of a child.Riverside Community Hospital offers "Grief Support Group: Living with Loss". This is a bereavement group offered by Spiritual Care at Riverside Community Hospital. Learn more at https://riversidecommunityhospital.com/patients/grief-support-group.dot
Psychology Today is an online directory to search for therapists, psychiatrists, treatment centers, and support groups. Find a support group at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups.
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Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault
Please visit Campus Advocacy, Resources and Education (CARE) for listings of local and national resources.
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NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Did you know UCR has a student-led NAMI chapter? Sign up on Highlander Link here! Follow NAMI on Instagram @nami_ucr.
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Self Help Tools
- Listen to Audio Exercises
Choose from relaxation, meditation, or breathing - Help a Distressed Student
View an interactive guide for faculty and staff - Take a Self-Assessment
Get answers about depression, addiction and more. - Download a Brochure
Learn more about specific services
Learn more about your emotional health and mental health concerns through the Jed Foundation and MTV collaboration. Visit https://www.mentalhealthishealth.us/
Therapy Assistance Online (TAO)
TAO Connect, Inc. is committed to reducing mental health disparities by bringing affordable, effective, and accessible treatment to people who have had limited access in the past. Whether you’re currently working with a therapist or seeking help on your own, TAO provides personalized courses based on your specific mental health needs. Learn More - Listen to Audio Exercises
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Substance Use & Recovery Resources
Looking for treatment sites anywhere in the US?
Behavioral Health Treatment Services LocatorAlcohol
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Calculator
Above the Influence
Alcohol Rehab Guide
College Drinking Prevention
Re-Thinking Drinking
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
What is a Lethal Dose of Alcohol?Tobacco
The EX Plan
American Cancer Society
American Lung Association
Center for Disease Control and PreventionDrugs
DrugRehab.com
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration12-Step Groups for Addictions
12-Step groups are community groups dedicated to helping others break-free from their addictions. They are open to anyone seeking group support for battling an addiction, and cost nothing to attend. Find local meeting directories for whatever you may be needing below.
Each website should direct you to local meetings within a certain zip code or area, or provide directions for finding meetings outside your area. Look for “Find a meeting” or “Meeting Directories” icons or links at each respective site.
- AA (Alcoholics Anonymous-national)
- AA - Los Angeles County (local website)
- Alanon (for families of alcoholics)
- Alanonla (Los Angeles website)
- CA (Cocaine Anonymous)
- CA (Los Angeles website)
- Co-Anon (for friends & families of cocaine addicts)
- CODA (Codependents Anonymous)
- Crystal Meth Anonymous
- DA (Debtors Anonymous)
- EA (Emotions Anonymous)
- GA (Gamblers Anonymous)
- Gam-Anon (families of gambling addicts)
- MA (Marijuana Anonymous)
- NA (Narcotics Anonymous)
- Nar-Anon (families of narcotic addicts)
- NicAnon (Nicotine Addicts)
- OA (Overeaters Anonymous)
- RCA (Recovering Couples Anonymous)
- Recovery, Inc.
- SA (Sexaholics Anonymous)
- SAA (Sex Addicts Anonymous)
- SCA (Sexual Compulsives Anonymous)
- SLAA (Sex and Love Addicts)
- S.M.A.R.T. Recovery
- Women for Sobriety
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UC Recovery Meetings for Substance Use
If you are a UCR student in recovery from alcohol, drug use and other addictions, check out these UC resources available to you!
- UCR On-Campus Court-Approved Recovery and Sobriety Meetings Offered by Underground Scholars
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Underground Scholars is now offering recovery meetings for all UCR students, staff and faculty. Recovery meetings are a safe space for anyone who is struggling with addiction or is impacted by it in their life. We recognize that substance use disproportionally affects those apart of marginalized communities- such as student parents, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those who were formerly incarcerated. We want to offer a space that is welcoming for people across all identities to start taking steps toward a solution. The meeting structure borrows from AA, NA and CMA literature, and all meetings are court-approved. Allies welcome!
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For questions about these meetings contact Underground Scholars Director Ismael Davila ismael.davila@ucr.edu
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- UCR The Well's Recovery Webpage: https://well.ucr.edu/recovery
- UC System-Wide Open Recovery Meditation: Fridays from 5-6pm on Zoom
- UC San Diego Recovery Meetings: Open to ALL UC students
- Find most up-to-date meetings at UCSD Health Promotion Services website
- UC Santa Barbara offers hybrid meetings open for ALL, including UCR students:
- UCR On-Campus Court-Approved Recovery and Sobriety Meetings Offered by Underground Scholars
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Veterans
UCR Veterans Resource Center
The VRC is a place created by and for UCR veteran and military-connected students. Drop by and take a break, access resources, study, and just visit with friends.Veterans Crisis Line
Available 24/7. Call, text or chat online - even if you're not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care: (800) 273-8255 Option 1, Text 838255, chat online for suicide prevention and crisis support for veterans.Give an Hour
A nonprofit organization providing free mental health services to U.S. military personnel and loved ones affected by the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.Online Resources
After Deployment
Wellness resources for the military community.Military OneSource
Free service provided by the Department of Defense for active-duty, Guard, and Reserve Service Members and their families, topics include education, relocation, parenting, stress.Real Warriors
Promotes the processes of building resilience, facilitating recovery and supporting reintegration of returning Service Members, Veterans and their familiesReturning Service Members
US Department of Veteran Affairs: OEF/OIF/ONDStudent Veterans of America
National organization that helps develop student Veteran groups on campuses and develop programs and policies to assist with Veteran transition to the classroom. - Victims of Crime
Online Mental Health Resources
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LiveHealth Online
LiveHealth Online is a virtual service that allows you to video-chat with board-certified medical/mental health professionals about your health/mental heath needs and receive prescriptions.
- All you need is a smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer with a camera and internet access.
- Schedule online therapy appointments and psychiatric consultations.
- LiveHealth Online is covered by UC SHIP ($0 co-pay for undergraduate and graduate students with SHIP insurance) but is also available to students who have waived UC SHIP.
- It is a great alternative to the traditional in-office appointment when you’re away from campus, unable to access to Student Health Services (SHS) or Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) due to holidays/campus closures, or prefer the convenience of an online visit.
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Lyra
Lyra is a network of mental and emotional health care providers with access to many helpful resources and tools if you are overwhelmed by stress, depression, anxiety, lack of focus, or other issues.
**UCSHIP is ending their contract with Lyra and will no longer cover services as of August 1, 2024. All Lyra associated UCSHIP students will begin receiving messages about transitioning care and referrals starting June 1st. Live Health Online will continue to be available and does not require referrals.**
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Take My Hand™
Take My Hand™ introduces a live Certified Peer Support Specialist, a person with lived experience in recovery from a behavioral health condition, trained to interact with others mutually and without judgment through text. These specialists are skilled coaches that support a person’s wellness, responding to questions, providing assistance and connecting them to resources. More importantly, Take My Hand™ allows the user to remain anonymous if they choose.
Take My Hand™ is open to anyone (16 and older) from Riverside County, who is looking for emotional support. People experiencing difficult feelings and stressors, affecting daily life and living, can access Take My Hand™ peer support. Whatever challenges you may face - relationships, difficult habits to manage, finances, physical or emotional health or spirituality, our Peer Support Specialists have either been through it, or something very similar.
This service is available Monday-Thursday 8am to 5pm and Friday 8am to 4pm (except holidays).Learn more at https://takemyhand.co/
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Therapy Assistance Online (TAO)
Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) is a suite of online tools that is designed to provide you with a tool kit of effective evidence-based resources to help you bounce back from those setbacks. You have completely anonymous, free access, 24/7/365. Whether you’re currently working with a therapist or seeking help on your own, TAO provides personalized courses based on your specific mental health needs.
Join one of over 350 student organizations and get involved in your UCR community. Organizations include academic, arts, social action and advocacy, recreation, public service organizations, and more!
Join Active Minds— a student led, nationally recognized organization with over 400 campus chapters and the largest voice for young adult mental health advocacy across the country. Connect with other UCR students dealing with the same pressures we all have: relationships, body image issues, adjusting to college life, family pressures, and mental health struggles. They provide guest speakers, information tables, and outreach programs to help peers manage their mental health and find help when needed.
Join the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)— a student-led UCR chapter dedicated to breaking the stigma that is associated with mental illness and advocating for improving the lives of those who have suffered or are currently suffering from mental health issues specifically in the Inland Empire and the UCR community. Follow NAMI on Instagram @nami_ucr.