Basic Needs and Wellness Resources

Program Updates

The UC Davis Washington Program is scheduled to be in-person in Washington DC! 

UCDC Program Updates:

• Summer Quarter 2022 FAQ
• Fall Quarter 2022 FAQ
• UCDC Reopen Plan Summary for Students

Mental Wellness 

We understand that students may feel an increased level of stress as a result of the spread of the coronavirus. During this sensitive time, we highly encourage you to actively seek the help you need. Remote UC Davis mental health resources are available to students for short-term counseling, and crisis hotlines are available for students experiencing emergency situations.  All Mental Health Crisis Consultation Services are offered via phone consultation or secure video conferencing. Call 530-752-0871 to access these services.

On-Campus Resources

• COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Flyer 
• Aggie Compass – Mental Wellness
• Mental Health Map
• Each Aggie Matters
• Center for Advocacy Resources & Education (CARE) – confidential
• Recovery Resources
• Ombuds Office – confidential
• Student Health & Counseling Services – confidential
• Women’s Resources and Research Center – confidential

Housing Resources

Stable housing is a primary concern for all students. If you do not currently have access to stable housing, please refer to the following resources.

Aggie Compass: https://aggiecompass.ucdavis.edu/housing-security:

The Aggie Compass is a comfortable space for students to receive help and resources about housing, food, and financial security, as well as mental wellness.

Facebook Groups:

• UC Davis Housing, Rooms, Apartments & Sublets
• UCD Housing
• Sublease & Short-Term Housing
• UC Davis Last Minute Housing Search

Websites:

• Craigslist Housing
• Campus Apartments
• ASUCD Community Housing
• Davis Co-Ops
• UC Davis Off-Campus Housing Resources Page
• Aggie House

Additional Resources:

• City of Davis Affordable Renting Page
• Community Housing Opportunities (CHOC)
• Yolo County Housing Listings
• ULoop Site
• Zillow
• Rent.com

Financial Security

We understand that students may be facing financial stress at this time. If your workplace or personal income has been affected by closures related to the coronavirus, please utilize the following resources.

Aggie Compass: https://aggiecompass.ucdavis.edu/financial-security

UC Davis Economic Crisis Page: https://financialaid.ucdavis.edu/wellness/ECRT

• Emergency and Short-Term Loan Program
• Short Term Emergency Aid Committee
• Aggies Helping Aggies

Short-Term Financial Resources:

• CalFresh
• USA.gov, Help with Bills
• Aggie Blue to Gold Financial Wellness Program

UC Davis Financial Aid:

• Scholarships
• UC Davis Financial Aid Contact Information

Food Security 

If you or someone you know is facing any food insecurities, please refer to the following resources.

Reference Websites

• Aggie Compass – Food Security
• UC Davis Food Access Map

Free/Reduced Cost Food Programs

• The Pantry UC Davis
• UC Davis Teaching Kitchen
• Fruit & Veggie Up!
• Davis Community Meals
• Food Recovery Network
• Yolo County FreshText 

Financial Support Programs

• CalFresh Program
• UC Davis Student Foundation
• EBT @ Davis Farmer’s Market
• Financial Aid @ UC Davis Dining Commons

Facebook

• The Pantry UC Davis
• Aggie Compass
• Food Recovery Network

Aggies at Home

To support students during suspended operations, Campus Recreation has created the Aggies at Home website, which covers topics like how to work from home, at-home workouts, managing your free time and more.