Notice: Student Health and Counseling Services will be closed Friday, September 26th and will reopen Monday, September 29th. This includes all services at the Student Health and Wellness Center, Health Promotion services at Cowell, and Counseling services at North Hall, Cowell, and at all satellite locations.

For care, call the Advice Nurse (530-752-2349), Counseling 24-Hour Line (530-752-0871), or the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988). 

For emergencies, please dial 9-1-1 or go to Sutter Davis Hospital, 2000 Sutter Place (Covell Blvd. & Hwy 113), 530-756-6440. An emergency phone is by the parking permit machine at the lot entrance.

Thank you for your understanding.

Available Programs

About

Student Health and Counseling Services offers many programs, workshops, and presentations to the greater UC Davis community. Use this site to browse our programs, and request a program.

How to Request a Program

Health Promotion student coordinators are available to facilitate small and large group workshops for residence halls, fraternities, sororities, classes and other student organizations. These requests are filled based on student availability, so please request programs at least 3 weeks in advance to give time for communication, scheduling and logistics. Please note, these requests are considered on a first-come, first-serve basis and at times not all requests will be approved depending on the staff workload.

To inquire about a custom program that is not listed in the program offerings below from Health Promotion, please email shcs-hep@ad3.ucdavis.edu with the basics of your request. Highly customized programs will require development time during a winter, spring, or summer break.

To request a custom program from Counseling Services, please email csoutreach@shcs.ucdavis.edu with the basics of your request. Please request the program at least 3 weeks in advance. Highly customized programs will require development time during a winter, spring, or summer break.

All About Mental Health

This program is a mental health “crash course.” In approximately one hour, we will teach students the basics of mental health in addition to reviewing mental health resources on campus. If you would like a shorter program, please request the Mental Health Resources Kahoot. If you would like a longer and more comprehensive program, please request the UCD Mental Health Training.

Minimum Requirements: This program needs to be requested at least 3 weeks in advance with at least 5 participants in attendance.

Technology Needed:

  • Connection cable that fits the facilitators computer/laptop/iPad
  • Internet/WiFi 
  • Projector and screen 
  • Speakers and sound adequate for your audience size
     
Learning Objectives
  • Define what mental health is
  • Learn about the most common mental health conditions and some coping strategies
  • Navigate campus mental well-being resources
  • Navigate crisis resources
Category
Wellness
Presenter
Health Promotion Student Coordinators
Typical Length
50 minutes

Request the program:

All About Mental Health

Every Second Counts

Become a campus leader equipped with the skills to step up, care for your fellow Aggies and potentially save a life.
The Every Second Counts program at UC Davis empowers students to make decisions, take actions and care for their peers during time-sensitive critical moments. This workshop encompasses an interactive student-centered upstander training with an emphasis on alcohol-related situations.

Minimum Requirements: This program needs to be requested at least 3 weeks in advance with at least 5 participants in attendance.

Technology Needed:

  • Connection cable that fits the facilitators computer/laptop/iPad
  • Internet/WiFi 
  • Projector and screen 
  • Speakers and sound adequate for your audience size
Learning Objectives
  • Understand the steps to be an active bystander
  • Recognize the signs of overdose
  • Be familiar with how to intervene in risky situations
  • Be aware of campus resources
Category
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Issues
Presenter
Health Promotion Student Coordinators
Typical Length
1 hour

Request the program:

Every Second Counts

First Year Survival Guide

We want our first years to go from surviving to thriving! This peer led program will walk first years through advice and information about wellness and mental health that is especially important to know in their first year here at UC Davis.

Minimum Requirements: This program needs to be requested at least 3 weeks in advance with at least 5 participants in attendance.

Technology Needed:

  • Connection cable that fits the facilitators computer/laptop/iPad
  • Internet/WiFi 
  • Projector and screen 
  • Speakers and sound adequate for your audience size
Learning Objectives
  • Learn how to cope with homesickness and find your community
  • Navigate wellness resources on campus
  • Learn tips for time management
Category
Wellness
Presenter
Health Promotion Student Coordinators
Typical Length
30m

Request the program:

First Year Survival Guide

I <3 Birth Control

This is a peer-led interactive program where students will learn about different types of birth control and how to access birth control via a Kahoot.  

Minimum Requirements: This program needs to be requested at least 3 weeks in advance with at least 5 participants in attendance.

Technology Needed:

  • Connection cable that fits the facilitators computer/laptop/iPad
  • Internet/WiFi 
  • Projector and screen 
  • Speakers and sound adequate for your audience size
Learning Objectives
  • Participants will be able to identify different methods for pregnancy prevention, including hormonal and non-hormonal methods.
  • Participants will be able to identify methods of birth control that can also reduce the risk of STIs and HIV.
  • Participants will learn about where and how they can access birth control.  
Category
Sexual Health
Presenter
Health Promotion Student Coordinators
Typical Length
1 hour

Request the program:

I <3 Birth Control

Mental Health Resources Kahoot

In this peer-led interactive program, students will learn about mental health resources on campus and mental well-being resources via a short powerpoint and a Kahoot.

Minimum Requirements: This program needs to be requested at least 3 weeks in advance with at least 5 participants in attendance.

Technology Needed:

  • Connection cable that fits the facilitators computer/laptop/iPad
  • Internet/WiFi 
  • Projector and screen 
  • Speakers and sound adequate for your audience size
     
Learning Objectives
  • Navigate campus mental well-being resources
  • Navigate crisis resources
Category
Wellness
Presenter
Health Promotion Student Coordinators
Typical Length
30 minutes

Request the program:

Mental Health Resources Kahoot

Pelvic and Menstrual Health

This is a peer-led interactive program that promotes education about menstrual health and pelvic health for people with a cervix via a Kahoot.

Minimum Requirements: This program needs to be requested at least 3 weeks in advance with at least 5 participants in attendance.

Technology Needed:

  • Connection cable that fits the facilitators computer/laptop/iPad
  • Internet/WiFi 
  • Projector and screen 
  • Speakers and sound adequate for your audience size
     
Learning Objectives
  • Participants will be able to identify the components of the menstrual cycle.
  • Participants will learn about period product options and safe ways to use them.
  • Participants will increase their knowledge about pelvic health for people with a cervix.  
Category
Sexual Health
Presenter
Health Promotion Student Coordinators
Typical Length
50 minutes

Request the program:

Pelvic and Menstrual Health

Safe Party Kahoot

Play a fun game to learn about alcohol, its effects on the body, partying safely, and how to be a good friend in situations involving alcohol.

Minimum Requirements: This program needs to be requested at least 3 weeks in advance with at least 5 participants in attendance.

Technology Needed:

  • Connection cable that fits the facilitators computer/laptop/iPad
  • Internet/WiFi 
  • Projector and screen 
  • Speakers and sound adequate for your audience size
     
Learning Objectives
  • Participants will be able to identify tips on drinking safety
  • Participants will recognize the fours signs of alcohol poisoning
  • Participants will know how to respond in case of an overdose emergency
  • Participants will learn about Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) factors and considerations
Category
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Issues
Presenter
Health Promotion Student Coordinators
Typical Length
1 hour

Request the program:

Safe Party Kahoot

Sex Kahoot!

This program uses the interactive Kahoot! platform to test the audience's sexual health knowledge. By providing honest, accurate and inclusive information, the goal of the program is to empower students to talk about sex and reduce stigma around seeking resources.

Content can be tailored to the audience and/or specific sexual health topic upon request.

Minimum Requirements: This program needs to be requested at least 3 weeks in advance with at least 5 participants in attendance.

Technology Needed:

  • Connection cable that fits the facilitators computer/laptop/iPad
  • Internet/WiFi 
  • Projector and screen 
  • Speakers and sound adequate for your audience size
Learning Objectives
  • Participants will be able to identify the components of consent
  • Participants will be able to identify three barrier methods to protect themselves against STIs and HIV
  • Participants will increase their comfort level with sexual health terminology
  • Participants will learn about campus sexual well-being resources, including where to get themselves tested for STIs and HIV
Category
Sexual Health
Presenter
Health Promotion Student Coordinators
Typical Length
1 hour

Request the program:

Sex Kahoot!

SEXcessful Communication

This is a peer-led interactive program where students will learn about consent and communication with sexual partners via a Kahoot.  

Minimum Requirements: This program needs to be requested at least 3 weeks in advance with at least 5 participants in attendance.

Technology Needed:

  • Connection cable that fits the facilitators computer/laptop/iPad
  • Internet/WiFi 
  • Projector and screen 
  • Speakers and sound adequate for your audience size
Learning Objectives
  • Participants will be able to identify the components of consent.
  • Participants will increase their comfort level with consent and boundary setting terminology.
  • Participants will be able to identify different ways to initiate conversations about sex.
  • Participants will learn about confidential resources on campus. 
Category
Sexual Health
Presenter
Health Promotion Student Coordinators
Typical Length
50 minutes

Request the program:

SEXcessful Communication

UCD Mental Health Training

This is a peer-led program for students to learn all about mental health, mental health resources on campus, how to support a friend or family member and more. This is the most extensive mental health program we offer. If you need a shorter program, consider our “All About Mental Health” program or our “Mental Health Resources Kahoot.”

Minimum Requirements: This program needs to be requested at least 3 weeks in advance with at least 15 participants in attendance. This program must be done in-person as there are multiple hands on activities that cannot be done over Zoom.

Technology Needed:

  • Connection cable that fits the facilitators computer/laptop/iPad
  • Internet/WiFi
  • Projector and screen
  • Speakers and sound adequate for your audience size
     
Learning Objectives
  • Navigate campus mental well-being resources
  • Understand what mental health symptoms and signs to look for in yourself and others
  • Understand how to support a family member or friend
  • Navigate crisis resources
Category
Wellness
Presenter
Health Promotion Student Coordinators
Typical Length
1 hour 20 minutes

Request the program:

UCD Mental Health Training

Wellness Kahoot

In this peer-led interactive program, you will learn tips to incorporate wellness into your life as a college student and learn about campus health and wellness resources.

Minimum Requirements: This program needs to be requested at least 3 weeks in advance with at least 5 participants in attendance.

Technology Needed:

  • Connection cable that fits the facilitators computer/laptop/iPad
  • Internet/WiFi 
  • Projector and screen 
  • Speakers and sound adequate for your audience size
     
Learning Objectives
  • Participants will be able to identify three or more dimensions of wellness.
  • Participants will be able to identify at least two campus resources for wellness-related concerns.
  • Participants will be able to identify at least one activity to support their health and wellness.
Category
Wellness
Presenter
Health Promotion Student Coordinators
Typical Length
50 minutes

Request the program:

Wellness Kahoot