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Join UCSB Counseling and Psychological Services for a mental health consultation program called Let's Talk. The Let's Talk program provides one-on-one 20-minute informal consultations with CAPS staff. Consultations are a helpful way to talk to someone at CAPS without committing to ongoing therapy or treatment. Read on for more info about this helpful service.

By Chava Nerenberg, Graduate Programming Assistant
Friday, November 12th, 2021 - 7:15am


Join UCSB Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for a mental health consultation program called Let's Talk.

What is "Let's Talk"?
The Let's Talk program provides a type of informal mental health consultation over the phone. Consultations are a helpful way to talk to someone at CAPS without committing to ongoing therapy or treatment. This is a confidential service and is covered through your student fees. In the event of an emergency or if you or someone you know is an imminent danger to themselves or someone else, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.

Who should use "Let's Talk"?
- Open to all currently registered UC Santa Barbara students
- Students who may not need ongoing counseling, but who could benefit from one-on-one support and consultation.

What can you expect from "Let's Talk"?
- One-on-one 20-minute informal consultation with staff from UCSB Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS).
-Time slots are available between 9am - 4pm and are released 48 hours in advance and students can register here on Shoreline.
-No paperwork is required
-Gain insight about your concerns and information about other resources.

When can you have a "Let's Talk" session?
- Let's Talk sessions are released every afternoon for the following day so please check back.

Disclaimer
- Let's Talk is an informal consultation only - not counseling.
- Let's Talk conversations are not part of a student's releasable records.
- Although Let's Talk consultants are mental health professionals, these sessions do not constitute mental health treatment.
- When there is an immediate threat of harm to you or others, Let's Talk counselors are require by law to report this and enlist help to keep you and others safe. When a minor, elderly person, or someone otherwise incapacitated is being abused, Let's Talk consultants are also required by law to report this.