As a student at SDSU, you have multiple resources available to you.
- COVID-19 Virtual Support and Resources for Students (https://virtual-academic-help.sdsu.edu/) serves as a central clearinghouse to help you find needed student support and resources. Student Health Services also provides resources related to COVID-19 (https://sacd.sdsu.edu/student-health-services/covid-19)
- Counseling and Psychological Services (https://sacd.sdsu.edu/cps) offers confidential counseling services by licensed therapists; you can Live Chat with a counselor at http://go.sdsu.edu/student_affairs/cps/therapist-consultation.aspx (Links to an external site.) or call their office at 619-594-5220 and ask for a consultation with one of their therapists. In most cases, students are able to talk with a therapist that same day, but they will make alternative arrangements with you to connect on another day if they are unable to respond that same day. You may also call San Diego Access & Crisis 24-hour Hotline at (888) 724-7240.
- Sexual violence / Title IX mandated reporting: If you or someone you know has been raped, sexually assaulted, or experienced any form of sexual violence (dating violence, stalking, or harassment, etc.), this website contains resources that can help choose the best course of action: https://sacd.sdsu.edu/health-promotion/healthier-you/sexual-violence/resources-for-victims. You can speak confidentially with the following people on campus and in the community. They can connect you with support services and discuss options for pursuing a University or criminal investigation. Sexual Violence Victim Advocate 619-594-0210 or Counseling and Psychological Services 619-594-5220, psycserv@sdsu.edu. For more information regarding your university rights and options as a survivor of sexual misconduct or sexual violence, please visit titleix.sdsu.edu or sdsutalks.sdsu.edu.
- SDSU Economic Crisis Response Team: If you or a friend are experiencing food or housing insecurity, or any unforeseen financial crisis, visit sdsu.edu/ecrt (Links to an external site.), email ecrt@sdsu.edu, or walk-in to Well-being & Health Promotion on the 3rd floor of Calpulli Center.
Other Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached by phone (1-800-273-8255) or online (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/). Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.