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Location: Crisis Information  - Intervention

Crisis Intervention

If you are a UCSB student, or have a friend in crisis, Counseling Services staff are available during regular office hours to see you or consult with you, faculty/staff or parents in person or by phone (893-4411).

We define a crisis as a situation where a person appears to feel greatly overwhelmed and unable to cope with some problem, is experiencing increased stress, is unable to think or act clearly or appropriately, yet feels pressure to make a decision, take some action, or make some kind of immediate change.


If the crisis involves a public disturbance or a life-threatening situation, please call 911 (or 9-911 on campus) before contacting Counseling Services.

The types of services offered are:
We may intervene by speaking directly to the person(s) in crisis, generally at Counseling Services.
We may provide consulation with parents, friends, faculty/staff, residence hall staff, or other campus agencies who have contacted Counseling Services about crisis situations.

After Hours
If you or a friend need help after the regular Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm office hours, contact the following resources:

UCSB After-Hours Phone Counseling @ (805) 893-4411

Emergency/Police/Paramedics @ 911
Helpline @ 211
ACCESS Crisis and Referral @ (888) 868-1649