CAPS Communication & Updates
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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