About UCI Counseling Center
UCI Counseling Center is a campus-based mental health and outpatient counseling program in Irvine, California, serving enrolled University of California, Irvine students.
The center offers short-term individual, relationship and group therapy, along with workshops, 24/7 crisis support and referral services.
They offer outpatient support for co-occurring disorders, making the center an accessible first stop for students navigating mental health and related concerns.
Counseling Programs and Levels of Care
Care typically begins with an assessment to determine student needs, followed by short-term, goal focused therapy.
This time-limited model includes individual therapy, relationship therapy and group therapy, with outpatient addiction treatment and co-occurring disorder support among available services.
Students can also access non-clinical workshops that build skills and share resources, along with 24/7 crisis support by phone.
For those needing longer-term care, the center provides referral and resource guidance to connect students with outside providers.
Quick Facts: UCI Counseling Center
- Location: 203 Student Services I on the UC Irvine campus in Irvine, California
- Levels of care: Short-term outpatient counseling, group therapy and co-occurring disorder support
- Who they treat: Currently enrolled UCI undergraduate and graduate students
- Approach: Short term, goal focused therapy paired with workshops and crisis care
- Payment options: Free therapy for currently enrolled UC Irvine students
- Access: In-person and virtual services, with 24/7 crisis support by phone
- Additional support: Referrals and resources for longer-term care beyond the center





