Crisis Care
For Life Threatening Emergencies:
Call 911
Or go to your nearest Emergency Room
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For other crisis needs 24/7:
- Call UCI Counseling Center at (949) 824-6457
- Crisis Text Line
♦ Text “Home” to 741741
- Call or text 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8
- Call UCI Campus Police at
(949) 824-5223
Faculty and Staff Mental Health Services
Counseling Center is funded primarily by student registration fees so we are not able to provide clinical services to faculty and staff on a regular basis.
As a service to the campus community, the Counseling Center is available in a crisis situation to help assess needs and make referrals for personal counseling on a limited basis. In addition, the Counseling Center provides consultation to faculty and staff about distressed and distressing students.
Faculty and staff who are seeking assistance for their own personal mental health needs have several options for how best to connect to the services they need.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Contact the Life Resources Program for confidential counseling, advising and concierge. Access available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Access available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With multiple points of confidential access to services, participants of all ages, locations and abilities can get the support they need. A GuidanceResources professional will help with problem identification, assessment and referral to a counselor and other resources.
Access GuidanceResources Online at guidanceresources.com
First time users, Click “Register” and use organization web ID: UCILRP
Behavioral Health Resources within your UC Medical Plan
Depending on your medical plan, faculty and staff have access to behavioral health providers in the community through Anthem Blue Cross, Optum Behavioral Health, HealthNet MHN and Kaiser Permanente. Information about our behavioral health benefits & how to find an in-network provider or facility can be found here: Behavioral Health Benefits | UCnet
Faculty/Staff Support Services
Support is available to address behavioral health issues through consultation, coordination of resources for crisis intervention, and assistance for employees with mental health and counseling referrals. Faculty/Staff Support Services also helps develop and implement instructional training and materials to promote mental well-being for faculty and staff. For more information about Faculty/Staff Support Services please contact the Program Director, Dr. Negar Shekarabi.
Visit this site for a downloadable guide to Mental Health Resources available to faculty and staff.