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Student Resources & Services

Crisis Helplines, Mental/Physical Health & Disabilities

Helplines (Most are 24 hours)

Crisis and Support Hotlines

Domestic/Dating/Sexual Violence

Report Abuse

Medical, Mental Health, & Disabilities

On-Campus Support

Off-Campus Mental Health and Support Services

  • Sentio Counseling Center offers online therapy on a sliding scale starting at $30 per session. 
  • Urban Restoration Counseling Center offers Therapy for All where you can attend up to 15 sessions for FREE with interns (ASW/AMFT) then $40 per session after that.   
  • National Maternal Mental Health Line - 1(833)TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) - The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy.
  • Palomar Health Crisis Stabilization Unit in Escondido is a short-term facility that can help with crisis intervention support such as suicidal ideation.  Walk-in or call Intake Line at (760) 739-3012.
  • Exodus North Coastal Crisis Stabilization Unit- off-campus program that provides crisis services, including medication evaluation and management in an outpatient setting (less than 24 hours). Takes all individuals regardless of whether insured due to county funding. 
  • Exodus Vista Crisis Stabilization Unit – Off campus program that provides crisis services, including medication evaluation and management in an outpatient setting (less than 24 hours). Takes all individuals regardless of whether insured due to funding county. 
  • One Safe Place – off campus resource that provides comprehensive support services for anyone who has experienced child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, hate crime, violent loss, family abuse or victimization. 

Pregnancy/ Prenatal Care & Parenting

Grief Support

Health-Related Insurance and Assistance

Low-Cost Medical Clinics

All offer primary care, mental health, dental, & more. They accept Medi-Cal & have a low income sliding fee scale for those without insurance. Telehealth appointments also available. 

  • Borrego Health  -  Located in El Cajon & Escondido
  • Family Health Centers of San Diego is located primarily in southern San Diego. Also offers substance abuse aid; mental health wait may be 3-4 months.
  • Vista Community Clinic is located in Vista, Oceanside, & Lake Elsinore. Also offers optometry. Doctor visits start at $40. Dental can range $50-$100 but they do not offer crowns, implants, root canals, or braces. They offer limited extractions. Call (844) 308-5003 to make an appointment in English or Spanish.  

Disability Assistance

  • CSUSM Disability Support Services
  • California Children’s Services (CCS) is a statewide program that helps children and young adults under 21 years of age who have certain physical limitations, chronic health conditions or diseases. They may be able to help with medical services and equipment, if you qualify.
  • San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc. provides free civil legal services to disadvantaged families, seniors, persons with disabilities, persons living with HIV/AIDS, and domestic violence survivors in San Diego County. 
  • Benefitscheckup.org - BenefitsCheckUp connects millions of older adults and people with disabilities with benefits programs that can help pay for health care, medicine, food, utilities, and more. See what's available in your area by entering your ZIP code at the link.
  • In-Home Supportive Services - The IHSS Program provides funding to elderly or disabled Californians to pay for services to take place in their personal homes or places of residence (i.e., payment for family caregivers, adjustments to the home, etc.). State policymakers designed the program to prevent the unnecessary placement of individuals in Medicaid (Medi-Cal) funded nursing homes.

For DISABILITY/PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT/TESTING (such as ADHD/Autism/NeuroPsych evaluations) to assist with class accommodations at CSUSM, etc.: 

  • San Diego BrainWorks may accept some insurance plans such as Medicare and Tricare or can provide a Superbill for reimbursement for out-of-network providers. Located in San Diego and Temecula. Call 858-914-1347
  • San Diego Center for Children Family Wellness/Outpatient Center in San Diego that provides assessments out of pocket that range from $500 to $1500.   

Be aware that psychological testing can be costly and some students consider seeking help from the CSUSM SHCS Health Assistance Fund. 

Drug and Alcohol Assistance

Sexually Transmitted Infections Testing