CCA is committed to its community members’ academic, professional, and artistic well-being. That includes focusing on mental health, physical health, social health, and spiritual health.

California College of the Arts recognizes mental health and wellness is as equally important as physical health and wellness. This section offers students information about access to mental-health services through the college or community resources. It also provides information to consider when using insurance.

CCA's Counseling & Psychological Services

Counseling & Psychological Services is committed to personal development and professional advancement of students engaged in an arts-based educational environment fostering creativity, curiosity, and diversity. Counseling & Psychological Services encourages student success and well-being by providing a broad spectrum of mental health services, including individual and couples therapy, crisis intervention, consultation, referral, workshops on mental health topics, and outreach.

For urgent, non-emergency mental health issues requiring immediate attention, call:

• CCA's mental health crisis hotline number: 415.51.9344. [They are available 24/7 during 365 days a year.]

For more information, including appointment scheduling, visit:

• Counseling & Psychological Services

Non-CCA Mental Health Resources

Using Health Insurance for Mental Health Services

When students are referred outside the college for psychotherapy, they often have questions about how to find a therapist, how to navigate health insurance, and how to schedule the first appointment.

• Read more for helpful guidance and advice.

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For more information, visit:

• Student Insurance Plan
• Bay Area Mental health and substance use resources
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• JED Foundation
• Seize the Awkward - created in partnership with JED, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the Ad Council. It provides warning signs that a friend is struggling, conversation starters, tips for support, and resources to get help.

California College of the Arts is committed to ensuring all students have the appropriate resources to uphold their physical health and wellness.

Per CCA policy, all students who are registered at 12 or more units per semester (9 units per term for all graduate students) are automatically charged for and enrolled in the CCA student insurance plan unless they submit an approved insurance waiver that meet's all of CCA's minimum requirements, by the established deadline. (Note: Students who are enrolled part-time, are ineligible for the college's health insurance plan.)

Health Insurance Coverage

CCA's student health insurance's medical coverage is provided through an Aetna, giving students access to a network of doctors, hospitals, pharmacies and specialists throughout the Bay Area and nationwide.

Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage

Dental and vision coverage is provided through Anthem Student Advantage and is included as part of the CCA student health insurance plan

One Medical Membership

Students enrolled in the student health insurance plan are also eligible for a One Medical Membership that will expand their healthcare network even further.

For more information:

• Student Insurance Plan
• Questions? Please contact healthinsurance@cca.edu

CCA offers a variety of social/wellness-focused programming, resources, and special offers for CCA students (e.g., gym discounts) in the weekly Student Affairs News and Announcements.

Options include activities and events hosted by the Office of Student Life; sports and athletic activities organized by student groups; and programming sponsored by other offices.

Interested students are encouraged to check their CCA email, campus fliers, and the CCA Portal for updates.

• Student Affairs News & Announcements
• Featured Events
• Chimeras Go Outside!
• Office of Student Life

CCA's Prayer, Meditation, and Reflection space allows students and employees to experience a place of peace and sanctuary. The room was designed by LMNOP Design, a San Francisco-based firm that was founded by and consists of CCA Architecture alumni.

The space is located on the San Francisco Main Building, between W2 and the Student Lounge.

• Prayer, Meditation, & Reflection Space

Read more:

• Health & Wellness