THE ROLE OF STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATION SERVICES
2260 STUDENT RESOURCE BUILDING
(805) 893-3030
911 (OR 805-893-3446) IN AN EMERGENCY
STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATION SERVICES (SMHCS)
Student Mental Health Coordination Services is a readily accessible single point of contact for individuals concerned about a student in distress. The coordinators will consult about a student, provide referrals to campus departments, develop action plans, and follow up with students, staff, and faculty, as appropriate. SMHCS can provide a coordinated university response to a student in distress.
WHEN TO CONTACT THE COORDINATORS
It is appropriate to contact Student Mental Health Coordination Services if you are working with a distressed student and you:
THE COORDINATORS WILL:
CONFIDENTIALITY
Student Mental Health Coordination Services shares information about student behavior on a need-to-know basis.
APPOINTMENTS AND CONSULTATIONS
UCSB students, faculty, staff, and others are encouraged to refer distressed students who may be exhibiting worrisome or concerning behavior. Referrals to SMHCS can be submitted 24/7 using their Gaucho Support & Outreach Referral Form at www.sa.ucsb.edu/REFERaGAUCHO. SMHCS reviews referrals during normal business hours and a coordinator will then contact you to determine an action plan to address the concerns. Coordinators are also available at (805) 893-3030 for consultation and appointments during business hours, Monday through Friday.
Social Work Services (805) 893-3087 and/or Counseling & Psychological Services (805) 893-4411 are also available for consultation. For immediate consultation during non-business hours, call (805) 893-4411.
If you feel unsafe and/or a situation requires immediate attention, call Campus Police (911 or 805-893-3446). The campus police force provides UCSB with 24-hour emergency response services for medical, psychiatric, and safety concerns.