Coordinator of Student Mental Health Services’ Role in Assisting Students

Coordinator Services

The coordinator of student mental health services is a readily accessible single point of contact for faculty, staff and students who are concerned about a distressed student and do not know which office to contact. The coordinator will consult about a student, provide referrals to campus departments, develop action plans, and follow up with students, staff and faculty as appropriate.

When to contact the coordinator

It is appropriate to contact the coordinator of student mental health services if you are working with a distressed student and you:

• Do not know where to refer him/her
• Would like to consult about possible responses to a student’s behavior
• Notice a student’s behavior is making others feel uncomfortable
• Believe there may be safety concerns in the future
• Have called 911 because of a safety concern
• Would like future follow up to know if the student is connected to appropriate support services

Eligibility

UCSB faculty, staff and students are eligible for services at no cost.

Confidentiality

With the exception of a crisis situation, the coordinator of student mental health services shares information about student behavior on a need-to-know basis. If a written release is signed by the student, the coordinator can share additional information.

Appointments and Consultations

The coordinator is available at 893-8920 for consultation and appointments during working hours. If you need immediate assistance during working hours, you may also call 893-4569 or 893-4550. In the event of an emergency, call 9-911.