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Academic Support
- The Academic Assistance and Tutoring Centers (AATC) offers academic support for many subject areas (biology, chemistry, economics, engineering, math, physics, statistics, writing, grammar, etc.).
- The Office of Educational Opportunity and Enrichment Services (OEOES) offers success coaching, workshops, and resources to improve your metacognitive learning strategies.
- Mentor match programs
Food Security
- Aggie Compass Basic Needs
- CalFresh - a debit card for groceries up to $204/month. Apply here.
- Food Available Immediately provides information on immediately available food resources on campus and in the Davis community (Freedges, free community meals, food distribution centers, etc.).
- FreshText: text the word tomato to 888-777 to receive regular reminders of food distributions happening in Davis.
Housing Resources
- Basic Needs Center
- Fill out the Basic Needs Assistance form to gain access to:
- Temporary shelter and short-term housing
- The free linen/bedding closet
- The basic necessities and toiletries pantry
- Email hchannel@ucdavis.edu for case management services, which are provided to students who are in need of support for food, housing, mental health, and finances
- Together We Rise
- Organization dedicated to helping foster and former foster youth who are being displaced because of dorm and school closures
- Check out their resource list for national and California-specific aid on everything from housing and groceries to utilities, moving support, and free 60-day internet access
- City of Davis Housing Resources
- Yolo County Housing
- Shelters
- Davis Community Meals and Housing
- 1111 H St, Davis · (530) 753-9204
- Transitional housing and day shelter services including laundry, food, and clothing Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. Motel vouchers also available.
- Fourth and Hope
- 207 4th St, Woodland · (530) 661-1218
- Emergency and transitional housing and day shelter services including laundry, showers, meals, and clothing. Also home to Walter’s House, a residential treatment program.
Mental Health and Wellness
- Student Health and Counseling Services
- Advice Nurse
- Call (530) 752-2349 during normal hours of operation to schedule an appointment. For services after hours, students can call (530) 752-2300.
- Counseling Services
- Free confidential short-term therapy available to all registered UC Davis students. For same day appointments, call (530) 752-2349 at 8:00am sharp or walk in to the North Hall office.
- Acute care and emergency resources
- The Acute Care Clinic is open: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 9:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday
- The Acute Care Psychotherapist is available: 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Advice/Triage RN is open: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 9:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday
- Suicide hotline: 800-273-8255
- Eight Dimensions of Wellness and resources for each
- Resources for Racial Trauma
- Resources for Mental Well-Being and to Engage in Self-Care
Student Life and Activities
- Fitness and recreation
- Student organizations and communities
Sexual Violence and Prevention
- UC Davis Sexual Violence Prevention and Response
- Empower Yolo - Services for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Trafficking
- Empower Yolo provides crisis services, counseling, educational services and legal services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and trafficking. Call the 24-hour crisis line (530-662-1133) or their office number (916-371-1907)
Student Parents and Families
- Office of Financial Aid Student Parent Resources: offers information on child care and financial assistance.
- Women's Resources and Research Center: Offers support for parents during COVID-19, curates a Student Parent Closet (provides free diapers, wipes, nursing pads, and crafting and educational supplies and activity kits for children), and coordinates Family Activities Nights.
- Student Parents and Families (for Graduate Students): provides information about breastfeeding support programs, Planned Educational Leave Program (PELP), Childcare funding programs, pregnancy, family, and medical leave options.
- Human Resources: List of campus resources for student parents.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment
- Brief Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) Assessment
- Safe Party
- Tips for reducing the risks if you have alcohol-related problems (personal and legal)
- Aggies Act: allows you to call 911 if worried about alcohol poisoning/drug overdose without punitive action (if a first-time offender)
