Mental Health Peer Services

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 9 am - 4 pm
​Wednesday 10am-4pm

Massage & Egg Chairs

Sign-in sheets to use the chairs are found in the lobby of CAPS from 9 am-4 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. Friday and 10 am -4 pm Wednesdays (NOTE: Last sign-ins for the chairs end at 3:30 pm so we can get everyone in before closing time.) All chairs are available on a first come, first serve basis.
MASSAGE CHAIRS. We have 4 massage chairs! Our chairs combine air, heat, vibration and rollers to create a full-body, relaxing massage. They release tension and increase circulation which can ease general body pain, headaches, cramps, and reduce stress.
ALPHA WAVE EGG CHAIR. Using the chair puts your brain into the alpha wave state, which is the most relaxed state possible while awake. It lowers pulse rate, releases muscular tension and revitalizes the body.

Workshops to learn how to manage common challenges...

Reducing Stress

No doubt about it---when academic, social, and professional stressors all hit, students get stressed! In this workshop you'll find out how to better understand your stressors, make a plan of action to cope with stressors, and learn the things to do in your daily life to prevent stress from coming up.

Taming School Anxiety

Feeling overwhelmed and anxious by tests, schoolwork, and other academic pressures? You are not alone. Find out some of the challenges that students face and learn how to cope with the pressures of academic life at UCSB by joining us for this workshop.

Breathe. Relax. Repeat.

People who regularly stretch, do progressive muscle relaxation or deep breathing exercises, or other such practices have less physical symptoms and psychological distress, as well as greater well-being and quality of life. Check out this workshop to learn relaxation techniques to build a more resilient you.

Drop-In Peer Support


Our peers are trained to help students develop tools to better manage stressors related to school as well as relationships to family, friends, romantic partners, and roommates.  Peers can help you get connected to other appropriate resources around campus. And, they will bridge the connection to a CAPS counselor if the challenges you are dealing with require more attention.

The peers are available during business hours so stop by to learn new tools to manage your current challenges.

School Anxiety Program (SAP)

Students who experience anxiety related to school may feel like their attention, concentration, motivation, sleep can get thrown off and impact their ability to study, do their homework, and take exams to the best of their abilities.

The School Anxiety Program includes up to three 1-hour long 1-on-1 sessions with a Mental Health Peer who will help you to learn important time management, coping, and relaxation skills to reduce your anxiety.

To participate in SAP, please fill out this survey and Mental Health Peer will be in contact with you to schedule your first session.

​*NOTE: Sessions are scheduled within regular business hours and it can take up to 2 weeks to begin.