Crisis services offered in telebehavioral health or in-person. Other clinical services offered via TBH. Some groups and workshops in spring are offered in-person. Our office lobby is open 8am-4pm Mon-Fri. Phone reception and routine/on-going services are available remotely during 8am-5pm. Contact 949-824-6457 for more information.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call our offices at (949) 824-6457. Crisis service are available 24/7.
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Important Notice: How to Make a Report of Sexual Harassment and Notice of Nondiscrimination

To View the University of California Notice of Nondiscrimination and for detailed information, resources and guidance regarding the reporting of sexual misconduct and sexual harassment, please click the link below
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Need Help?

Crisis Care

For Life Threatening Emergencies or for Crisis Care needs 24/7:

Call (949) 824-6457 and select Option # 2. 

or 1-866-817-9842
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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

Call 911
Go to your nearest Emergency Room

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)

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Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training

 

The UCI Counseling Center provides a brief 90 minute training for faculty, staff, and students called QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Training. This brief training will help individuals learn to recognize signs of crises in order to help reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. Learn how to intervene and prevent suicide today by signing up for QPR trainings. Once you complete the QPR Gatekeeper Training you will have a certification that  lasts 2 years.

This training can be requested by community members/groups/organizations for a small fee. Please email Dr. Meladee Garst at garstm@uci.edu for more information.

If you part of the UCI Main Campus Community and wanting to request a QPR training for your students, staff, group, or department please complete the outreach request form.

The QPR Gatekeeper course is taught in a clear, concise format using the latest in educational technology and practices. The course takes approximately 90 minutes to complete. In an effort to provide training opportunities to as much of the campus community as possible, we are currently offering both virtual and in-person training. When you register for a training, please make note of the format (in-person or virtual).

 

KEY COMPONENTS COVERED IN TRAINING:
  • How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal
  • How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide
  • The common causes of suicidal behavior
  • The warning signs of suicide
  • How to get help for someone in crisis
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Mind Your Zot!

Summer Reflection

Summer is a great time to reflect on all the things you have done and learned along the way, and to also consider what areas you would like to grow into as you transition into the next academic year.

Take time to reflect, and perhaps even journal out your thoughts:

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How to Improve Relationship with Food

Are you struggling with your relationship with food? In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week that occurs Feb. 21st- Feb. 27th here are 7 tips that will help you improve your relationship with food:

1. Be aware that there are NO “good” foods and “bad” foods. All foods provide nutrition and sustenance to the body and our bodies need protein, carbohydrate, fiber, and even sugar and fat to survive. All foods are good if you eat a variety of foods to get all of the nutrients that you need in moderation….

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Weather the Changes in Weather

It is getting closer to the holiday break and the end is in sight! Soon we will be with family and friends and getting some much-needed relaxation after the start to the quarter! Phew!

While this time can be something to look forward to, it is important to still be aware of caring for your mental health. Here are some things to consider as we reach the end of the year!

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