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Student Health & Counseling Services

SHCS has modified hours this week. We are CLOSED the following days/times: Wednesday, December 11th @ 1-4 pm, Thursday, December 12th @ 12-1 pm (will be open 11 am-12 pm) and Friday, December 13th @ 8 am -11 am. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

SHCS will be CLOSED for the holiday break on December 24th -January 1st. We will reopen on January 2nd. 
If emergency medical care is needed, call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room or ER. Students: login to the Cougar Health Portal to view messages, test & lab results

Our Services

Welcome to Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS), we acknowledge that wellness is essential to academic success. We are committed to recognizing the health needs of our diverse student population and promoting the social, emotional, and physical well being of our students so that they may achieve their academic goals.

At SHCS, we embrace a holistic and collaborative approach to healthcare by offering primary care, preventive services, wellness education, and mental health services to the CSUSM students. SHCS offers quality healthcare provided by a multidisciplinary team of medical and mental health professionals and support staff who are trained to assist students with their health and wellness related needs.

Cougar Health Portal Students: login to the Cougar Health Portal to view messages, test & lab results

Suicide Prevention Lifeline
If you or someone you care about needs to speak to someone or is in crisis and needs immediate help, call either 911 or 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. open 24/7. Languages: English/Spanish.
After Hours
Students who need to speak to a counselor immediately but it's after hours, please call us at (760) 750-4915 and press 2 to be directly connected with a mental health crisis counselor who is contracted with SHCS 24 hours/7 days a week.
Immunization Clearance
Submit your immunizations (MMR, Hepatitis B and/or Meningicoccal Conjugate).
Get Your FREE Flu shot
Donate to HAF Scholarship
Please help us support students who have financial barriers in accessing mental, medical and wellness care. Please consider donating to the SHCS: Health Assistance Fund Scholarship.

No amount is small. Every dollar helps!!

About SHCS

Mission Statement:
“To enhance physical and psychological well-being of CSUSM students by providing medical, counseling, outreach, consultation, and advocacy services using a holistic, compassionate, and culturally sensitive approach that give students the tools for academic success and leading healthy, empowered lives.”

As part of the Cougar Family, SHCS hopes that you will be thriving as a student while pursing your academic dream at CSUSM. Please take advantage of all the wonderful resources the campus has to offer. If you are experiencing financial hardship and need support for your wellness, medical and mental health care, visit our Health Assistance Fund  page to see if you are eligible. 

To schedule an appointment, please call us at 760-750-4915. If you're looking for forms such as release of medical records , please visit our patient forms page.

Opioid Overdose Treatment
Narcan (Naloxone) is the antidode that reverses opioid overdoses. It is available at SHCS at no charge to students. Students must complete the Narcan Request form and learn how to administer naloxone to pick a box up at SHCS. 

Contact Us

OPEN:  Monday-Friday @ 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Phone: (760) 750-4915
Fax: (760) 750-3181
Email: shcs@csusm.edu

Mailing Address

Student Health & Counseling Services
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001

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For the safety and protection of your children and their health, we kindly request that other childcare arrangements are made for your appointment time. SHCS is accrediated by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC) 

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