Welcome

Welcome Matadors! University Counseling Services (UCS) is a mental health center for students enrolled 91´«Ã½.

We are committed to supporting student mental health, well-being, and academic success and offer both (virtual) telemental health and in-person services. We provide a range of high-quality mental health services including:

  • Initial evaluations
  • Short-term counseling and psychotherapy
  • Crisis/urgent care services
  • Wellness Workshops
  • Group counseling and psychotherapy
  • Psychiatric services
  • Case management>

UCS is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

We have a remarkable and diverse team of mental health professionals, peer education staff, and administrative support staff, including a psychologist who can provide mental health services in American Sign Language (ASL). We are committed to providing a welcoming and safe environment that is affirming of individual and cultural diversity, and promotes inclusion.

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UCS services are free, confidential, and accessible.

To schedule a new or returning appointment

  • Visit our Ìý±è²¹²µ±ð
  • Call (818) 677-2366, option 1
  • Come by our office; Bayramian Hall, 5th floor, room 520
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If you are in crisis and need to speak to a counselor immediately, 24/7 crisis/urgent care services are always available by phone.

  • Monday -Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, please call (818) 677-2366, option 1, or come to our office (Bayramian Hall, 5th floor, room 520).
  • All other days/times, please call (818) 677-2366, option 3
  • For additional resources, visit our Ìý±è²¹²µ±ð.

IF THIS IS A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY, CALL 911 OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM

Please visit our 91´«Ã½ Us page for more information about our center, personnel, and resources available. We also have some helpful resources in our  section, as well as a Resources section that has:

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Are you a student looking to get more involved on campus and raise awareness on current issues that affect our society?

Joining one of our peer education programs is a wonderful experience that allows you to connect with fellow students and the CSUN community.  UCS has three student peer education programs:

Our programs aim to increase awareness and knowledge about significant mental health and wellness issues that impact students. We promote help-seeking behavior, as well as bystander intervention, through the provision of classroom presentations, tabling, and annual campus wellness events.

Location

Bayramian Hall 520

18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8217

  • Phone: (818) 677-2366, Option 1

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Hours

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

For after hours, Mental Health urgent care assistance,(818) 677-2366, Option 3