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
♦ Or 1-866-817-9842
♦ 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
What Services are Right for Me?
Welcome!
To identify the best option for you, please review the options below for a description of each service and/or examples of situations that are appropriate for each service.
We understand that each situation is unique and cannot be fully described in the examples below
Academic Counseling
I am seeking academic counseling to discuss grades, classes, registration, add/withdrawing classes, change of majors, and admissions status.
Click here to find your Academic Advising Office contact information.
Online Self-Help
- My schedule does not work with Counseling Center hours and I would like to try self-help first.
- I am not sure if I am ready or want to meet with a therapist yet.
- For more information about online self help Click Here.
One-Time Visit
- My concern can be addressed in 1 session.
- Prompt support for a non-crisis concern.
- I will only be available for a few weeks (e.g., leaving back home for break, graduating from UCI)
Referral and Resource Support
- Referral for mental health services off-campus, such as:
• Long Term Therapy (e.g., lasting more than a couple of months or meeting every week).
• Counseling appointments outside of Counseling Center office hours. - Obtain help accessing or learning about other campus resources (e.g., food, housing, financial, legal etc.)
- Learn how to take advantage of my insurance coverage for mental health services.
Initial Assessment
- An initial appointment where I will meet with a provider for a comprehensive assessment to determine what
kind of on-campus or off-campus services are appropriate for me. - Assessment results may lead to the following treatment recommendations:
• Group Therapy
• Short-term individual therapy at the Counseling Center to address various concerns (e.g., anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, academic difficulties, grief or loss, trouble adjusting to college)
• Referral to off-campus services
Emergency or Crisis Services
- For Emergencies: Call 911 or go to your nearest Hospital Emergency Department.
- Examples of an Emergency:
• I am at immediate risk of taking my own life or hurting someone else.
• I have taken recent steps to end my life.
- Examples of an Emergency:
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- For Crises: If any of the following examples below describes your situation today, please ask the front desk staff for a crisis care appointment today. A counselor will meet with you as soon as possible, focusing specifically on your most immediate concerns.
- Examples of a Crisis:
• Suicidal or homicidal thoughts without intent to harm oneself or others.
• Recent sexual assault or other trauma.
• Death of a significant person or companion in your life.
• A personal crisis that needs rapid attention from a mental health professional.
- Examples of a Crisis:
Would you like to speak with the front desk to better assess your needs?
Please click on the number below to call
Is this an Emergency?
or go to your nearest Emergency Room
I am seeking…
It sounds like it would be best for you to talk to an academic advisor.
I am looking for…
It seems like you would benefit from the Counseling Center’s online services and resources.
These resources might help you if:
- you want to pursue information and strategies on your own
- you are not sure if you are ready to meet with a therapist
- or your schedule does not work with Counseling Center Hours
Which of these statements best describes you?
It looks like you would benefit from a
One-Time Session
These sessions are great for getting prompt support for a non-crisis concern that can be addressed in one session or if you only have time for one session.
Call or stop by the Counseling Center to schedule a One Time Session
It looks like you would benefit from our Online Self-Help resources or getting a referral
These resources might help if your schedule does not work with Counseling Center Hours.
Psychiatric Services
It seems like an initial assessment might best fit your needs
Assessment results may lead to the following treatment recommendations:
Group Therapy
Short-term individual therapy at the Counseling Center to address various concerns
(e.g., anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, academic difficulties, grief or loss, trouble adjusting to college)
Referral assistance to off-campus services
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It looks like you might want a referral.
Referrals for mental health services off-campus are good for:
- Long Term Therapy (e.g., lasting more than a couple of months or meets every week)
- In person counseling during hours that the Counseling Center is closed
- Help accessing or learning about other campus resources (e.g., food, housing, financial, legal etc.)
- Learning how to take advantage of my insurance coverage for mental health services.
Which of these statements best describes your needs?
Before we move forward, do any of the following statements apply to you?
If you’d like to speak to someone directly, please click on the button below to call the Counseling Center.
Which of these statements best describes the help you are seeking?
It sounds like the best services for you are offered by:
UCI CARE (Campus Assault Resource and Education)
It sounds like you need:
Crisis Care Services
available 24/7
A crisis care therapist is available to 24 hours a day 7 days a week. If you are in crisis, the therapist will work with you to form a plan to manage your urgent situation. Anyone who is seriously concerned about another student may also call or come to the Counseling Center to consult with the crisis care therapist.
Please click on the number below to connect with Crisis Care Services.
After hours: Select Option 2
After hours you may also call
Would you like to speak with the front desk to better assess your needs?
Please click on the number below to call
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