Health, Wellness, Campus Climate, and Conduct

University of California Student Health Insurance Plan (UC Ship)

• All students must have some form of health insurance while attending UC Santa Cruz. UC SHIP is an affordable health insurance plan tailored to the health care needs of UC Santa Cruz students. 

Student Health Services

• The Student Health Center - Located across from Colleges Nine and Ten, the Student Health Center provides quality health care focused on the particular needs of students. All registered students have access to the Student Health Center regardless of their insurance plan.
  
  Our facility is staffed by board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses. Students are seen by appointment and in Same Day Clinic. In case of emergencies, either during the day or after normal operating hours, please call 911.
  
  The Student Health Center offers routine medical appointments, same day care, counseling services, psychiatry services, nutritional counseling, health promotion programs, x-ray, and full laboratory and pharmacy services on site.

Additional Health and Wellness programs

• Campus Advocacy Resources and Education (CARE) - Provides support, advocacy, resources and violence prevention education to the UC Santa Cruz community. We respond to the needs of students, staff, faculty and non-affiliates impacted by stalking, dating/domestic violence and sexual assault by providing free and confidential services. CARE also works collaboratively with students, faculty and staff to educate the campus community about the vital role that each of us has in preventing violence and creating social justice locally and globally.
• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) - Provides your student with a wide range of mental health and wellness services. They also provide preventative outreach and consultation services. CAPS holds workshops that help students manage stressors, build confidence, resolve problems, and identify appropriate alternatives. CAPS is committed to providing timely, culturally appropriate, and effective mental health services to all UC Santa Cruz students, as well as consultation to faculty staff and families. 
• The COVE, for those in recovery - The COVE is where your “Slugs for Health and Growth” students and guests can meet other members, learn more about recovery, hang out, and participate in fun and supportive activities with other sober students.
• Student Health Outreach Programs (SHOP) - Offers information, education, resources, and support on issues such as Alcohol and other Drug Use, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Sexual Health, and College Life balance. All UC Santa Cruz students are welcome and encouraged to drop in and speak with SHOP's trained staff.

Other Campus programs

• Athletics and Recreation (formerly, OPERS)
• Student Conduct and Community Standards
• Title IX
• Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion