Comprehensive Guide to Student Health Services at UC San Diego
UC San Diego prioritizes the health and well-being of its students, offering a wide array of services designed to support their physical, mental, and emotional health. From primary medical care to counseling and health promotion, students have access to resources that can help them thrive during their academic journey. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the Student Health Services (SHS) available at UC San Diego.
Student Health Services (SHS): Your On-Campus Healthcare Hub
Student Health Services (SHS) offers a comprehensive range of quality medical services tailored to meet the diverse needs of the student community. Conveniently located right on-campus, SHS is staffed by experts ready to assist students with their healthcare needs.
Comprehensive Medical Services
SHS provides quality primary medical care, including urgent care and support services. Supported by a team of dedicated professionals, SHS offers primary care, urgent care, reproductive health, sports medicine, gender-affirming care, nutrition counseling, behavioral health and travel clinic services.
Convenient Access and Affordability
SHS offers cheaper prescription co-pays than at retail pharmacies, special UC SHIP rates, and huge discounts on over-the-counter (OTC) items. To make an appointment, students can call (858) 534-3300 or self-schedule online in MyStudentChart by navigating to Menu > Schedule an Appointment > choose appointment type.
After-Hours Support
If you need assistance after hours, call (858) 534-3300 and select the option "After Hours Advice" (FREE for all students). When the SHS building is closed, students have options for care including local Express Care, urgent care, telehealth visits, and more. The SHS nurse advice line is available 24/7.
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24/7 Nurse Advice Line
The SHS Nurse Advice Line is available 24/7! Call (858) 534-3300 and choose “Nurse Advice” to speak with a Registered Nurse who can provide health guidance, available 24/7 to all UCSD students at no cost.
Understanding Referrals and Insurance
MyStudentChart is a portal between UCSD Health System and UCSD Student Health. Your insurance information will not be on file if you have never visited UCSD Health System. For services at UCSD Student Health, we have your insurance status on file, you just can’t see it. Prior Referrals are required for services at UCSD Health, if you don’t achieve a prior referral, you will be financially responsible for any care rendered outside of UCSD Student Health Clinic. No referral is required for Urgent Care or Emergency Room services. No referral is required for on campus COVID testing and vaccines. These services will be billed to the campus.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): Mental Health Support
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) takes a student-centered approach to comprehensive mental health support, offering counseling, workshops, community forums, outreach programs and consultation services. With a focus on culturally responsive, trauma-informed care, CAPS staff help students navigate difficult times and manage challenges that could affect their mental health, wellbeing, personal development and academic achievement.
Health Promotion Services (HPS): Cultivating Healthy Habits
Health Promotion Services (HPS) empowers students to develop healthy habits through education, events and supportive services. HPS coaches students to develop the skills to cultivate lifelong health and well-being. Check out our calendar to see all the events that SHW has to offer!
Specialized Programs
Specialized programs include the Collegiate Recovery Program for behavioral change support and STRIDE program for gender-affirming care. The Collegiate Recovery Program provides a safe space and supportive community for students in recovery or seeking recovery from addiction.
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Resources and Topics
With resources on mental well-being, substance use, sexual health, sleep, nutrition and more, HPS coaches students to develop the skills to cultivate lifelong health and well-being. Get information on a variety of health and wellness topics. Check out all the programs and events that HPS offers.
The Zone: A Well-being Lounge
The Zone is a well-being lounge in Price Center, providing a calming space to relax, study, take a brief nap, or participate in one of our programs. The Zone is a lounge for student well-being designed to promote healthy, balanced living to UC San Diego students.
Online Scheduling
Online scheduling via MyStudentChart is now live. Students now have access to schedule for new and follow up appointments with HPS.
SHS Optometry
SHS Optometry is open by appointment only for your routine and urgent eye care needs.
Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories. More information about Proposition 209 can be found here.
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