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DISCOVER UCSC CAPS

Brought to you by the Peer Education Program

We are the UCSC community’s resource for counseling, wellness, and mental health concerns. Follow us here to learn more about upcoming events, health and wellness topics, our staff, and updates from the counseling center.
The CAPS 2021-2022 blog is written by CAPS Peer Educator, Lauren Feder.

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RESOURCES

CAPS is located at the Student Health Center and is open Monday-Friday from 8 AM-5 PM. 

CAPS offers a wide variety of FREE services:

  • Consultation & Referral

  • Individual & Group counseling 

  • Drop-in peer-led workshops

  • Psychiatric services

  • Let's Talk- drop-in 15 min counseling session with a psychologist

  • Mindfulness Arts- weekly coloring event

  • Relaxation Station

  • Crisis Assessment & Intervention- if in CRISIS, walk in or call 831-459-2628

To learn more about what is offered check caps.ucsc.edu

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Isabella Mena
  • Jun 3, 2019
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CAPS STUDENT HERO: ISABELLA MENA

Hey slugs! This week’s student hero is our peer educator, Bella! It is Bella’s first year working with our program, but she quickly...

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Isabella Mena
  • Jun 3, 2019
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CAPS STUDENT HERO: JORGE ROQUE

Hey Slugs! As the holiday season approaches us it is always good to reflect on what we are all thankful for. Expressing gratitude has...

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Isabella Mena
  • Jun 3, 2019
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CAPS STUDENT HERO: JANELY CARDENAS

What makes someone a leader? Some may list traits like caring, brave, insightful or responsible. Janely Cardenas, one of our peer...

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Isabella Mena
  • Jun 3, 2019
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CAPS STUDENT HERO: MARIA HERNANDEZ

A kind presence in a community can go a long way. That is exactly what our peer educator, Maria, brings to our group. It is only Maria’s...

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Isabella Mena
  • Jun 3, 2019
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CAPS STUDENT HERO: REED ASSELBAYE

Hey slugs! Here at CAPS we know it can be hard to keep your composure in the midst of midterms. Someone who seems to always be composed...

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Isabella Mena
  • Jun 3, 2019
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CAPS STUDENT HERO: XINRU 'TINA' WANG

Hey slugs! Meet this week’s CAPS student hero, Tina! This is Tina’s second year working with the PEP. Tina worked with us two year ago...

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Isabella Mena
  • Jun 3, 2019
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CAPS STUDENT HERO: NURIA VILLANUEVA

Hey Slugs! This week’s CAPS Student Hero is Nuria Villanueva! It is Nuria’s first year with the peer education program, but she has been...

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Upcoming Events

  • Stress Less Workshop
    Stress Less Workshop
    Stress Less Workshop
    Fri, May 31
    UCSC Student Health Center
    May 31, 2019, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    UCSC Student Health Center, 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
    May 31, 2019, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    UCSC Student Health Center, 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
    Come relax and get helpful tips on how to relieve and manage stress, along with some useful resources!
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  • Test Anxiety Workshop
    Test Anxiety Workshop
    Test Anxiety Workshop
    Thu, May 30
    Oakes College
    May 30, 2019, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    Oakes College, 231 Oakes Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
    May 30, 2019, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    Oakes College, 231 Oakes Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
    Learn techniques on how to manage and prevent test anxiety!
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  • How to Help a Friend Workshop
    How to Help a Friend Workshop
    How to Help a Friend Workshop
    Wed, May 29
    Oakes College
    May 29, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Oakes College, 231 Oakes Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
    May 29, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Oakes College, 231 Oakes Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
    Learn how to be a supportive friend and recognize common signs of depression and anxiety.
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CONTACT

1156 High St
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County 95064
USA

(831) 459-2628

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