ABR Services Now Available at CAPS
Services including assessment, counseling, education, and safety information related to alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, other substances, gaming, gambling, device or screen management, pornography, other addictive behaviors, and recovery supportive services are now available to students through Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS).
A team of licensed therapists provides free and confidential counseling to UCSB students who are self-referred, referred by others, or concerned about someone else.
Our services utilize evidence-based and harm reduction approaches that are aimed at promoting healthy choices and reducing high-risk behavior. Services include connections and referrals to other professionals on campus and in the community.
Note for Continuing Students: The former Alcohol & Drug Program (ADP) has restructured. All services previously offered under ADP continue to be available through CAPS and Health & Wellness under the new Addictive Behaviors & Recovery (ABR) framework. While this may change the way you start services, this will not impact any students currently being seen for these services.
Nicotine Cessation
Ready to quit or cut back on nicotine? We're here to help. Whether it's vapes, cigarettes, or pouches—quitting can be tough, but you're not alone. Our free, confidential cessation support can help you create a plan, develop tools and strategies for success, and stay motivated in working toward your goals. We provide nicotine replacement products like gum, lozenges, and patches at NO COST, to make quitting easier.
Self-Assessment
The following resources are brief, completely confidential, and intended to provide a basic awareness of current patterns of use. Please note that self-assessments are meant to be a personal check-in and should not be used as a substitute for professional evaluation or counseling. If additional help is needed, you may explore how to get started with CAPS mental health services here.
Prevention & Peer Support
Prevention and peer support services are offered through our partners at the Department of Health & Wellness. These programs are student-focused resources that promote wellbeing, safer choices, and a stronger campus community.
Gauchos for Recovery (GFR)
Gauchos for Recovery is a peer-driven program that meets to provide a safe, supportive environment for recovery from substance use disorders and addictive behaviors.
They also provide support for navigating the challenges that addictive behaviors may create in relationships and communities, while fostering a recovery-affirming campus environment.
Life of the Party (LOTP)
Life of the Party is a student-led UCSB initiative that advocates for safer partying behavior and informed decision-making through harm reduction and peer education efforts.
The program also offers inclusive alternative events that provide students with meaningful ways to connect and enjoy campus life in a healthy, supportive environment.
Key Contacts & Resources
Keep these contacts handy for questions or emergencies relating to addictive behaviors and recovery. Save the numbers in your phone and bookmark the links so they’re easy to find when you need them. Using official channels ensures you get accurate, up-to-date information.
Call 911 for urgent medical needs.
Ambulance costs are waived for UC SHIP holders.
Free Narcan/Fentanyl Test Strips may be found here.
UCSB After Hours Phone Counseling:
805-893-4411
How to Use Narcan & Fentanyl Test Strips
Narcan Video Tutorial: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnjgrRNMfKM
Fentanyl Test Strip Video Tutorial: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FprMZUJoZw