UC Davis General Catalog, 2006-2008 - General Catalog - UC Davis

48 Student Life
COUNSELING AND HEALTH SERVICES
Counseling And Psychological Services (CAPS)
219 North Hall
(530) 752-0871; http://www.caps.ucdavis.edu
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers free, confidential
psychological and psychiatric services to all registered students
experiencing problems or concerns that affect their
academic progress and sense of well-being. Staff members provide
short-term individual counseling and group counseling for academic,
personal and interpersonal concerns. Students often seek
counseling to examine issues such as relationships, family problems,
stress, cultural differences, assertiveness, self-esteem, intimacy,
depression and anxiety. Additionally, staff can assist with
educational concerns such as coping with university life, academic
performance, test anxiety and reentry adjustment. Career testing
and counseling are available to help students explore and clarify
career concerns and options. Services for relationship issues are
also offered to students and their partners. Psychiatry services are
available to students by referral. Staff can provide assistance with
off-campus referrals.
Confidentiality is strictly maintained in accordance with state laws
and ethical standards. To use CAPS' services, students should contact
the receptionist for an appointment. Walk-in (emergency) services
are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00
p.m. if immediate assistance is needed. Peer counseling services
are also available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00
p.m. through The House and the Educational Opportunity Programs
(EOP) information office.
Students, faculty or staff who are concerned about a student or
desire consultation or assistance in making a referral are encouraged
to contact CAPS. Parents who are concerned about their UC
Davis student's emotional reactions or behavior can also call CAPS
to discuss their concerns.
Cowell Student Health Center
Cowell Student Health Center
(530) 752-2300; http://healthcenter.ucdavis.edu
Cowell Student Health Center is conveniently located on campus
and provides UC Davis students with wellness, illness and injury
care. Student health services are available to all registered students
regardless of insurance coverage. Student fees subsidize the services
of Cowell Student Health Center and students pay small fees
for most services.
Advice Nurse, Acute Care and After Hours (530) 752-9649.
Services are available for acute medical illness and injury care.
Appointments are not required, but students are encouraged to
call the Advice Nurse before coming for care. Patients are seen
according to severity and urgency.
Primary Care Clinics & Specialty Clinics (530) 752-2349.
Appointments can be scheduled for routine primary care, nutrition
and fitness, men's/women's health and physical exams, allergy
care, sports medicine, travel immunizations and other services.
Physician specialists are available upon referral from a primary
care provider. Services include dermatology, gynecology, internal
medicine, orthopedics, minor surgery, podiatry, neurology and
endocrinology.
Other Services. Laboratory, x-ray, pharmacy, physical therapy,
massage therapy, acupuncture and dietitian services are also available
at Cowell Student Health Center.
Health Insurance Requirement. The University of California
requires that all students have health insurance. To help you meet
this requirement, UC Davis automatically enrolls all registered students
in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). Fees for SHIP
coverage are charged to your student account each term along
with your registration fees.
• If you want to be enrolled in SHIP, you are automatically
enrolled—no action is required.
• If you have comparable insurance and do not want to be
enrolled in SHIP, you must apply for a SHIP waiver by the published
deadlines. If your waiver is approved, your SHIP enrollment
will be waived through the end of the academic year. The
services at Cowell Student Health Center are available to all students,
even if you waive SHIP.
More information can be found at http://healthcenter.ucdavis.edu/
insurance or by visiting the Insurance Services office at Cowell Student
Health Center (530) 752-6055.
Health Education and Promotion
Cowell Student Health Center, Cowell Annex
(530) 752-9652; http://healthcenter.ucdavis.edu/hep
Health Education and Promotion (HEP) helps you achieve wellness
to meet your academic goals through student-centered education
and creating health-promoting environments. HEP covers
topics such as nutrition, exercise, sexual health, contraception,
alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, wellness and stress management.
Call or drop by to talk with HEP staff to get your questions
answered. HEP also offers educational programs on various college
health topics. All services are confidential and provided free of
charge to registered students and organizations.
Birth Control Education (530) 752-9652. Birth Control Education
(BCE) is provided to individuals or couples, by trained peer
health educators. Education sessions help students consider various
contraceptive options.
Anonymous HIV Counseling and Antibody Testing Program
(530) 754-7000. HEP offers anonymous HIV counseling and antibody
testing during the academic year for registered UC Davis students.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (530) 752-
6334. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment
(ADAPT) provides assessments, education and referrals for students
with identified needs related to alcohol or other drug (AOD
issues). ADAPT conducts educational programs and one-on-one
educational treatment. ADAPT offers Education Groups where
students discuss AOD issues, alcohol poisoning, how to help a
friend and decision-making skills. This student-led group provides
a confidential, safe and nonjudgmental environment. ADAPT also
provides trainings on safe party management, how to be a good
renter and how to help students with addiction issues. For more
information on safer partying, see http://safeparty.ucdavis.edu.
Outreach Presentations (530) 752-9652. Peer Health Educators
and professional staff are available to facilitate small and large
group presentations and workshops for residence halls, fraternities,
sororities and other student organizations. Call for a complete
list of programs offered or to schedule a program.