Mental Health Resources for UC Students

We understand that life can be challenging, and sometimes it can feel overwhelming. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, or other mental health concerns, it's important to know that you don't have to face it alone. There are resources and people ready to support you whenever you need it. We've compiled a list of national mental health hotlines that provide confidential, compassionate help, available 24/7. There are also organizations here to support you on campus. Don’t hesitate to reach out; someone is always there to listen.

National Mental Health Hotlines

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

  • Phone: 988
  • Website: 988lifeline.org
  • Description: Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources.

Crisis Text Line

  • Text: HOME to 741741
  • Website: crisistextline.org
  • Description: Free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text with a trained crisis counselor.

National Domestic Violence Hotline:

  • Text BEGIN to 88788
  • Website: thehotline.org
  • Description: Free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text with a trained crisis counselor.

California Child Abuse Hotline

  • Within the state of California, call (800) 344-6000
  • Description: call to speak with a social worker and get additional resources for help if you are: 
    • are concerned about a child’s safety,
    • are a parent afraid you may harm your child,
    • are a child or youth who believes you are being abused.

UC Campus Specific Resources:

UC Berkeley

UC Los Angeles

UC San Diego

UC Riverside

UC San Francisco

UC Santa Barbara

UC Merced

UC Santa Cruz

UC Davis

UC Irvine