Health and Wellness Services

Psychological and Counseling Services

A staff consisting of counseling and clinical psychologists, a social worker, and a consulting psychiatrist provides assistance to students who may be experiencing academic, psychological, marital, family or vocational problems. Individual and group counseling, psychotherapy, marriage or relationship counseling, family therapy, interpersonal, dynamic, cognitive-behavioral and hypnotic techniques are available. Groups focusing on issues such as stress management, test taking anxiety, sexuality, procrastination, ethnicity, assertiveness and social skills building are formed throughout the year. A variety of support groups designed specifically for graduate students are also offered and announced quarterly.

All services with the exception of specialized testing are available at no charge to students who have paid their Student Registration Fee. Services are offered at all five college locations as well as at the central office. Confidentiality is assured. The Central Office is located at 190 Galbraith Hall. For further details or to make an appointment, call (858) 534-3755 or view the .

Student Health Services Center (SHS)

Comprehensive primary health care is provided without charge or at low cost during the academic year and summer for all students who have paid registration fees. Student Health Services is fully accredited by AAAHC. Students are encouraged to seek advice on any health problem. Professional and confidential attention is assured. See our new Student Health Webbpage for a full description of our services, as well as extensive information on health topics. Look for on-line services coming soon, prescription refills, and appointment scheduling.

Most services now require an appointment. There are same-day appointments available for urgent needs. Call central scheduling (534-8089) early in the day for best availability. Advanced appointments are available for routine care.

Clinic services by appointment include:

Primary health care
Women's Clinic (complete range of gynecological services)
Men's Clinic (evaluation and treatment of STD's and sexual concerns)
Sports Medicine (by SHS referral only)
Travel Clinic and Travel Immunizations
Nutrition Counseling

Walk-in services include:

Urgent Care (for problems that require immediate attention only)
There is a $10 fee to be seen in Urgent Care (waived if you are sent to the emergency room)
First Aid/ Wound Care
Nurse's Clinic - services include routine immunizations, throat cultures, and TB and confidential HIV testing. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Location: On Library Walk across from the Price Center

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., during summer and quarter breaks

Closed on university holidays and weekends

Phone: General Information: (858) 534-3300

Appointments: (858) 534-8089

Appointment Cancellations: (858) 534-1770

Graduate Insurance Rep: (858) 534-2123

Website: http://studenthealth.ucsd.edu

Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)

The Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is a comprehensive group health plan and is mandatory for all graduate and professional students. Primary care is provided at UCSD Student Health Services (SHS). When you are within a 100-mile radius of SHS, you must start your health care at Student Health Services in the absence of a medical emergency. SHIP provides annual coverage including summer and holiday periods. To be covered under SHIP over summer, a student must be enrolled in the plan for the preceding Spring quarter. The SHIP plan includes dental benefits and vision discounts at the SHS Optometry Department. Information on separate health insurance for dependents of graduate and professional students is available at the Insurance Office located in Building 959 across from the Gilman parking structure.

Students already covered by health insurance, which was in effect prior to acceptance as a graduate student at UCSD, may qualify for a waiver of the mandatory SHIP if benefits are equal to or better than SHIP benefits. Waiver requests must be submitted in writing with specific documentation prior to registration and waiver deadlines. A list of required documents is available at the Student Insurance Office or the Student Health Webbpage.

Brochures describing GSHIP benefits, SHS referral requirements and policy limitations and exclusions are available at the Student Health Services, the Student Insurance Office, and the Office of Graduate Studies. Additionally, the brochure may be viewed and downloaded from the website http://www.renaissance-inc.com or at Student Health Webbpage. Insurance questions and consultations are available at the Student Insurance Office.

For first-year students arriving on campus prior to the start of the academic calendar year, it is highly recommended that you review your current insurance status and purchase short-term coverage if necessary. SHIP will begin on the first day of the fall quarter. Early SHIP coverage for students is for a short duration, must be pre-approved by SHS and department.

Insurance Office Information:

Phone: (858) 534-2123

Fax: (858) 822-5910

Email:ship3@ucsd.edu

Student Health Services and the Student Insurance Office are closed weekends and university holidays.

Dependent Insurance

The State of California offers affordable health insurance for children and teenagers through the Health Families program. For information on eligibility and coverage contact Healthy Families at 1-800-880-5305 or visit their website at http://www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov. Dependent insurance called the Dependent Insurance Plan (DHIP) is offered in association with GSHIP. A list with additional plans is available in the Student Insurance Office. Call 858-534-2123 or 858-822-5980.