Mental and Physical Well-Being

UCS provides mental health services to CSUN students in an effort to support student learning, well-being, and academic success. Our entire staff strives to create and maintain an atmosphere at UCS that is welcoming, safe, values diversity, and promotes growth. We have a remarkable team of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, psychiatrists, doctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows, peer education staff, and administrative staff.

(818) 677-2366

University Counseling Services Website

Location:

University Counseling Services is at the Bayramian Hall, 5th floor, Room 520

Hours of operation:

Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm 

Service(s) Provided: 

• UCS provides a variety of mental health services to students, including individual counseling, urgent care/crisis intervention, groups and workshops, psychiatric consultation, case management, and referrals.
• Individual counseling services are provided utilizing a brief, short-term treatment model. Urgent care services are available during business hours to assist students with a crisis or urgent care concern.
• Outside of UCS business hours, students with urgent care needs can call our main line at (818) 677-2366 and select option 3 to speak to a live crisis counselor by phone.
• UCS mental health professionals offer outreach programs for faculty, staff and student organizations on academic, mental health, interpersonal and wellness topics, as well as Let's Talk, a new program providing informal consultation to students at several campus locations outside of UCS.
• In addition, UCS has four peer education programs that provide presentations throughout campus and develop various campus wellness weeks.

Requirements:

• Must be an enrolled CSUN student

The Klotz Student Health Center is dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare in an inclusive, comfortable and compassionate environment. Services are designed to help students stay healthy and provide support for achieving academic goals. Appointments may be scheduled by phone at 818 677-3666 or online at myhealth.csun.edu. 

(818) 677-3666

CSUN Klotz Health Center Website

Location:

Hours of operation:

Service(s) Provided: 

• Free Basic Services include primary care for illness/injury/wellness provided by doctors, nurse practitioners, and health educators.
• Free Specialty Services include Men’s & Women’s Health, Nutrition Counseling, Birth Control & Pregnancy Options Counseling, Sports Medicine, Wellness Coaching, X Rays & in-house Lab Services.
• * Campus Care Advocate located at the SHC Low-Cost Services: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Dental, Gynecology, outside Lab Services, Travel & Infectious Disease, Massage Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Immunizations.
• FamilyPACT available for eligible students
• After-hours nurse consultation: Fonemed (877) 678-3999  

Requirements:

• Basic services are available only to CSUN students. Some specialty services available to staff.
• Insurance is not required, but Student ID is.

The Student Recreation Center is a facility for exercise and leisure activity that promotes lifelong health and wellness.

(818)677-5434 
 
Student Recreation Center Website

Location:

Located in the University Student Union

Hours of operation:

• Monday – Thursday: 6 am – Midnight
• Friday: 6 am – 10 pm
• Saturday – Sunday: 9 am – 10 pm

Service(s) Provided: 

• Access to locker rooms, showers, and free workout-size towels.

Requirements:

• Must be an enrolled CSUN student

Your Place to Relax, Revive and Succeed. The Oasis is a welcoming destination where CSUN students can find serenity and relaxation amid the rush and activity of campus life. The center offers nutrition counseling, meditation, massages, acupuncture, nap pods and workshops focused on wellness and managing stress — all intended to promote student academic success. 

(818) 677-7373

Oasis Wellness Center Website

Location:

The Oasis Wellness Center is located below the Computer Laboratory in the University Student Union.

Hours of operation:

Fall and Spring Hours

• Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm
• Friday: 9 am – 4 pm
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Service(s) Provided: 

• Indoor and outdoor lounge spaces are available for resting and studying.
• NapPods, Massage & Relaxation chairs, Nutrition Counseling, Wellness Coaching, and Wellness Workshops are available by appointment or registration.
• Additional fee-based services, such as Massage Therapy and Acupuncture, are also available through online appointment: Oasis online appointment
  

Requirements:

• Must be a currently enrolled student. 
• NapPods and Massage/Relaxation chairs reservations are made through the Oasis MindBody portal.
• Oasis workshops and services, including fee-based services, are available through Oasis online appointment.
  

Campus Care Advocates are certified sexual assault counselors who are available to provide support services to students, faculty, and staff, who are survivors of sexual assault. Campus Care Advocates also assist those who have been affected by stalking, domestic violence, or dating violence by linking them to appropriate resources. 

Office: 818-677-7492


Strengthunited Website

Location:

Student Health Center, 2nd Floor, Room 201

Hours of operation:

Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm

Strength United 24-Hour Support, Referral, and Crisis Response Line:
(818) 886-0453 or (661) 253-0258

Service(s) Provided: 

• Crisis Intervention and Emotional Support: Confidential and sensitive consultation to cope with traumatic events and assist in the recovery process.
• Individual and Group Counseling: Trauma-informed therapy for survivors on a short-term basis.
• Advocacy: Intervention with other individuals, departments, and agencies on behalf of victims/survivors.
• Accompaniments: Support during medical exams for evidence collections, and throughout all stages of university investigations and/or law enforcement or court proceedings.
• Information and Referrals: Helping survivors to know what their rights and options are, as well as linkage to further support on and off-campus.
• Prevention Outreach: Provide community education and campus outreach.

The Institute is a collaborative of campus and community members committed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, organizations and communities within Cal State Northridge’s service region. The primary mission of the Institute is to foster healthful living through community and campus partnerships.

Office: 818-677-7715

The Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing Website

Location:

Santa Susana Hall 115

Hours of operation:

Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm

Service(s) Provided: 

• Mindfulness Monday: Join us for a 45 minute meditation session every Monday from 12:00pm-12:45pm. Each week a different facilitator guides the group using various meditation techniques. Escape the busyness and stress and join us for a few minutes of peace and relaxation every week.

• Wellbeing Wednesday: A series of workshop-like sessions addressing financial, emotional, nutritional, physical, and mental wellbeing, in order to improve the health, happiness, and prosperity of the campus community. Join us for a 45 minute wellbeing session every Wednesday from 12:00pm-12:45pm. Each week is unique and includes workshops such as Aromatherapy, Meditation, Art, Healthy Eating, Garden Workshops, and more.