Your health and well-being matter. You deserve to always be treated with dignity and respect, and you deserve access to resources that consider your AAPI student identity and lived experiences. SHCS is committed to affirming and providing support for our AAPI community members.
If you have any suggestions for improving this page or how SHCS can support AAPI students, please let us know.
- The Community Advising Network (CAN) is comprised of a team of counselors who are here to help students achieve their goals and address factors that may be affecting their academic success.
- The Asian Mental Health Collective normalizes and de-stigmatizes mental health within the Asian community.
- To make an appointment with Counseling Services, call (530) 752-0871. For questions about mental health services based on your location and insurance provider, review this page for helpful information.
- Each Mind Matters is California’s mental health movement to unite all who share a vision of improved mental health and equality -- Each Mind Matter’s Asian Pacific Islander page.
- Asian Pacific Community Counseling (APCC) serves the mental health needs of Sacramento County’s diverse Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities.
- Each Aggie Matters offers UC Davis student-centric mental health resources, self-care tips, crisis support services and more!
- Mental Health America features a page for API Communities and Mental Health- The Asian Pacific Islander Retention Initiative hosts a list of academic, personal and professional resources to check out.
- The Undergraduate Research Center (URC) encourages and facilitates research opportunities for UC Davis undergraduates in all majors and class levels.
- Check out the services provided by UC Davis’ Academic Assistance and Tutoring Centers (AATC)- The UC Davis Pantry assists students in acquiring meals and basic necessities.
- UC Davis Teaching Kitchen offers free cooking classes, recipes and helpful tips for UC Davis students.
- Campus Recreation and Unions includes the Activities and Recreation Center, Aquatics, Craft Center and more.
- Get Yourself Tested (GYT) is a UC Davis campaign to help raise awareness about STI / HIV testing. GYT includes frequently asked questions, information on how to make an appointment with SHCS and additional resources.
- The Center for Student Involvement helps connect students to hundreds of student-run organizations. Find an org and get involved today!
- Find events, socials, meetings and more on the Asian/Pacific Islander Queers Facebook page.
- The UC Davis Safe Party website features tips for socializing/partying safely as well as various resources, including Aggies For Recovery -- a UC Davis support group.
- The Cross Cultural Center hosts a list of API Community Resources to check out.
Student Recruitment and Retention Centers
- List of Recruitment and Retention Centers
- BRIDGE: Pilipinx Outreach and Retention
- SAFE: Southeast Asians Furthering Education
- Women’s Resources and Research Center
- AB540 and Undocumented Student CenterResources for Asican Pacific American LGBTQIA+
- The Asian American Psychological Association
- Coming Out: Living Authentically as LGBTQ Asian and Pacific Islander Americans
- List of alliances, human rights campaigns, resource guides and more- The Internship and Career Center has information on events and career workshops, helpful information for resumes and interviews, and additional resources.
- The Student Recruitment and Retention Center hires SAFE (Southeast Asians Furthering Education) Positions- Listen to our mindfulness and relaxation podcasts featured topics include breathing practices, sleep and gratitude.
- Reflection Room at the Student Community Center is a great space to unwind and disconnect.
-The Undergraduate Research Center provides funding opportunities for students engaged in research and discovery experiences.
- The Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center offers financial support for immediate and short-term resources, budgeting tips and other basic needs support.
- Apply for financial aid and scholarships to help with the tuition costs.
- The Aggie Blue to Gold Wellness Program offers incredibly helpful resources for all UC Davis students!- The Office of Sustainability develops, leads, and coordinates sustainability efforts throughout the UC Davis campus, learn more about what you can do and find out how you can get involved
- The UC Davis Arboretum is available year-round and the perfect place to relax and take a break on campus.
The Strategic Asian and Pacific Islander Retention Initiative (SAandPIRI) is dedicated to the academic, personal, and professional success of all UC Davis students who identify with the Asian Pacific Islander community. Through collaborative efforts with Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and other on-campus departments, the API Retention Initiative, seeks to create a support network for API students at UC Davis.
SHCS is committed to affirming and providing support for our AandPI community members.
If you have any suggestions for improving this page or how SHCS can support AandPI students, please let us know.
If you have any suggestions for improving the pages or would like to share a health and wellness resource, please email the Health Education & Promotion department at hep@shcs.ucdavis.edu.