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)

The EAP is a free confidential benefit that helps with problem identification, assessment and referral to treatment providers and community resources. The first three sessions are free. EAP Benefits are available 24/7 to you and your dependents.

Call: (844) 824-3273 for assistance or visit: guidanceresources.com (UCI ID: UCIEAP3)

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.