CAPS Communication & Updates

Supreme Court Leak (Roe v Wade)

The news regarding the leaked Supreme Court decision draft opinion that would strike down Roe v Wade has impacted many in our campus community and nationwide. There will be far reaching implications for the wellbeing of many across the nation including our UC Santa Barbara community.

CAPS Statement in Response to Recent Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislations

In current national news, Florida’s “Parent’s Rights Education Bill” (also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill), and Texas’s Directive to “licensed professionals” and “members of the general public” to report to Child Protective Services parents of transgender/non-binary youth who are or may be pursuing trans-affirmative medical care have been passed

Supporting our Campus Community Impacted by Global Events

UCSB is a global community. The war in Ukraine is undoubtedly impacting the mental health and well-being of our campus community, especially those who live or study in Eastern Europe, those who have friends or family in Ukraine (or in neighboring border countries), those who are part of military families and/or those impacted by war in the past. CAPS recognizes the traumatic impact that armed conflict can have, even when we are not directly involved.  

Black History Month 2022: Black Health and Wellness

In 1926 Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as the “Father of Black History”, established Negro History Week to encourage people to learn about the important contributions of Black Americans. February was chosen because Dr. Woodson’s Negro Week was initially aimed at celebrating the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.

A(nother) Lunar New Year in Pandemic

Dearest students, 

新春快乐! Happy Chinese Lunar New Year, Tet, and Seollal! 

As we kick off the new cycle of the lunar calendar, the year of the Tiger might just come in time to give us the power, strength, and resilience to keep moving forward. 

Statement Against Antisemitism and Violence Against the Jewish Community

We, at Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), stand with members of our Jewish communities against any form of antisemitism, xenophobia, oppression, or racism.  We write to affirm our support for the dignity of the Jewish community and their right to be free from violence and terror.

Winter 2022 Updates

Dear Community, Concerns over maintaining mental health and functioning have been quite salient during these past 2 year of navigating a global pandemic, in addition to the multitude of additional worldwide, national, and personal concerns that continue to evolve.

Statement of Solidarity with APIDA and Asian Communities

We at CAPS stand in solidarity with all members of our APIDA and Asian communities against any form of xenophobia, oppression, and racism. 

International Students & SEVP

We understand that you may be anxious and scared right now.  Please know that CAPS will support you in any way we can. We stand with you in support and caring.

DACA Decision

The United State Supreme Court released a historic decision to protect the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

Black Lives Matter

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) stands against racism and violence in all its forms that’s aim is to harm and divide people because of our differences.