Student Health & Wellness Resources
Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center (ASHE)
ASHE is your student health center, they provide quality, state-of-the-art healthcare, and education to support the unique development of UCLA students.
Health Insurance is mandatory for all UCLA registered students and a condition of enrollment.
The UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP) is a comprehensive medical insurance program offered to UCLA students. All registered students are automatically enrolled in UC SHIP, but if you have comparable insurance and you do not want to keep UC SHIP as dual coverage, you must submit a request to waive enrollment by the specified deadline.
Contact Information: Main Line: (310) 825-4073. Nurse Consult: (310) 825-4073, Option 2. 24/7 Nurseline: (877) 351-3457
Location: 221 Westwood Plaza (Bruin Plaza), Los Angeles, CA 90095
UCLA Emergency Room: (310) 825-2111
Consultation & Response Team (Suicide, Violence and Emotional/Psychological Crises Resources)
UCLA’s Consultation & Response Team is composed of representatives from key campus departments, such as The College, Student Affairs, and the UCLA Police Department The Team meets weekly to identify students in crisis, then works quickly and collaboratively to assess a distressed student’s needs, direct her/him to campus and community resources, and consult with the UCLA offices impacted by the crisis.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
CAPS is the student mental health center on campus that provides a multitude of services including individual counseling, group therapy, wellness programming, urgent care counseling, and more.
All currently registered UCLA students are eligible for all services offered by The Counseling Center. Students, who are not currently registered, please refer to their fee schedule for specific pricing information.
Location: John Wooden Center West, 221 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1556. The entrance faces the Intramural Field and Drake Stadium. Reception is located on the second floor. The first floor contains conference and group rooms only.
Phone: (310) 825-0768. Crisis counseling available 24-hours a day by phone.
The Mindfulness Awareness Research Center (MARC)
MARC’s mission is to teach and promote mindful awareness and mindfulness mediation.
There are many ways to bring mindfulness into your life such as mediation, yoga, nature, etc. Regardless of the method mindfulness has proved to have some very beneficial results. Research shows that mindfulness can lower blood pressure and boost the immune system; increase attention and focus, including aid those suffering from ADHD; help with difficult mental states such as anxiety and depression, fostering well-being and less emotional reactivity; and thicken the brain in areas in charge of decision making, emotional flexibility, and empathy.
MARC offers classes and workshops to the general public
Free Drop-in meditation sessions are available to students and there are free guided meditation on the MARC website that are terrific to use all the time and particular under times of high stress….such as finals week.
UCLA Recreation
UCLA Recreation offers a wide range of recreational activities and services. Students, through their tuition and fees, have access to recreation facilities and may purchase additional services.
All current UCLA students have a membership to the Wooden Center to go work out whenever they have the time! Activities available include: full gym, cardio equipment, and a climbing wall. Wellness programming, group classes, open recreation, club sports, and outdoor adventures, and more!
UCLA Ties for Families
On any given day, there are thousands of children in foster care in Los Angeles County for whom adoption is being planned. Many have special needs. UCLA TIES for Families is an interdisciplinary, university-based program that works in collaboration with the public child welfare and mental health systems. Our innovative model of services significantly reduces barriers to the adoption of these children and supports their successful transition into permanent homes with stable, nurturing families.
Contact: Sheila at 310-794-7743
GRIT Peer-To-Peer Life Coaching Program
The GRIT Peer-to-Peer Life Coaching program is committed to the development and well-being of the whole student. GRIT stands for guidance, resilience, integrity and transformation. In this program, UCLA students receive individualized support from trained peer coaches, with the aims of enhancing overall well-being and improving academic and personal success by utilizing various strategies for empowerment. Topic areas that peer coaches focus on during their one-on-one sessions with students include stress management and mindfulness, fostering positive social connections, goal setting, academic skills enrichment and navigating campus resources.