Israel-Hamas War Support Services and Resources

The situation in the Middle East is tragic. UC San Diego is a place of inclusion, belonging and mutual support. We offer a variety of supportive resources that we encourage you to use during these extremely challenging times.

Support for Students

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): Students seeking immediate mental health and coping support are encouraged to reach out to CAPS, which provides free, confidential counseling and crisis services and community forums for registered UC San Diego students. CAPS can also be reached at (858) 534-3755.

Student Affairs Case Management Services: Case Managers and Deans of Student Affairs are available to provide support and referrals to on and off-campus resources. View contact information for the Student Affairs Case Management Services team.

See contact information for the Deans of Student Affairs below.

Support for Employees

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP): Campus employees, staff and postdocs can contact FSAP, a confidential Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of services. FSAP can also be reached at (858) 534-5523.

UC San Diego Health Employees: Review information pertaining to the Employee Assistance Program on Health HR's website or call (866) 808-6205 (use company code UCSDMC).

UC San Diego Residents and Fellows: Anthem Blue Cross Behavioral Health Resource Center is available 24/7 for trainees at 844-792-5141. Additional resources are available on the Graduate Medical Education website.

Additional Information and Resources

• UC San Diego Fact Sheet Regarding Encampment (PDF Version)
• Free Expression at UC San Diego: As a public university, UC San Diego supports everyone’s right to free speech. Learn more about free speech and how you can take action.
• Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD): OPHD strives to increase access to employment, programs and services in an environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment. The office is also responsible for assessing and investigating reports of discrimination and harassment.
• UC San Diego Police Department (UCPD): UCPD’s mission is to make UC San Diego a safe place to create, collaborate and thrive. Find a variety of information and resources related to campus community safety.
• Tritons Belong: To promote ongoing learning, enhanced understanding and deepened compassion among our campus community, the Tritons Belong initiative aims to educate, foster respectful dialogue, and promote connection during challenging times.

Official Statements

• Explore Health and Well-Being Resources for Students (10/4/24)
• A Message from UC President Michael V. Drake: Working Together Toward Inclusive Excellence (10/2/24)
• A statement from UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., on free speech and campus safety at UC San Diego (5/6/24)
• An Update from Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla (5/6/24)
• A Message from Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla (5/5/24)
• A Message from Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla (5/1/24)
• Reaffirming Our Principles of Community (4/24/24) 
• UC President, 10 Campus Chancellors Issue Statement on Intolerance of Campus Bigotry (11/10/23)
• Chancellor Khosla’s Message to the Triton Community (11/7/23)
• UC San Diego Statement on the Attack Against Israel (10/10/23)
• Resources and Support for our Community Amidst the Ongoing Conflict in Israel and Palestine (10/9/23)