Health Resources
On-campus and off-campus healthcare options for UCSC students.
Student Health Center (SHC)
Primary Care · On Campus
The SHC provides comprehensive outpatient medical care including primary care, urgent care, lab services, pharmacy, and immunizations for UCSC students.
Mon–Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM · Sat: 10 AM – 2 PM
Cowell College, Student Health Services Building
(831) 459-2121
CAPS — Counseling & Psych Services
Mental Health · On Campus
CAPS offers individual counseling, group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychiatric services. All services are confidential and included with student health fees.
Mon–Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM · Crisis: 24/7
Cowell Health Services · Room 301
(831) 459-2628 · Crisis: (831) 459-1889
SHC Pharmacy
Pharmacy · On Campus
Full-service pharmacy offering prescription fills, over-the-counter medications, contraceptives, and PrEP. Accepts most insurance plans including UC SHIP.
Mon–Fri: 8:30 AM – 6 PM · Sat: 10 AM – 2 PM
Student Health Center, Ground Floor
(831) 459-4228
Sexual Health Clinic
Sexual Health · On Campus
Confidential STI/STD testing and treatment, contraception counseling, emergency contraception, PrEP/PEP, and pregnancy testing. No appointment needed for some services.
Tue & Thu: 10 AM – 4 PM (walk-in)
Student Health Center, Room 110
(831) 459-2121 ext. 3
Wellness & Health Promotion
Wellness · On Campus
Offers peer health education, wellness workshops, stress management, nutrition counseling, sleep health programs, and substance use support — all free to students.
Mon–Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM
Student Health Center, Room 221
Disability Resource Center
Accessibility · On Campus
Provides academic accommodations, assistive technology, and support services for students with disabilities, chronic illness, or mental health conditions.
Mon–Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM
Hahn Student Services · Room 205
(831) 459-2089