The UCLA community is actively engaged in efforts to inform and support students about issues concerning mental health and wellbeing and basic needs, including food security, access, and financial wellness. We have included information below regarding resources and organizations that are available to assist UCLA students.

ADA/504 Compliance

The UCLA ADA/504 Compliance Office leads and administers all aspects of compliance throughout the UCLA and UCLA Health community with federal and state disability laws, as well as University policies and procedures pertaining to protections for students and employees with disabilities.

Center for Accessible Education

The Center for Accessible Education serves as a central resource on disability-related information for students, procedures, and services for the University student community. The Center for Accessible Education provides expertise in determining and implementing appropriate and reasonable accommodations for academics and housing. UCLA students with disabilities are fundamental to the diverse pillars of the University, and they work to support you in accessing the educational experience at UCLA.

Faculty Resources

Making Course Materials Accessible

The following resources are a snapshot of the Teaching & Learning Center’s assets to make course materials accessible. For a full list, please visit the Teaching & Learning Center’s website. 

The Disability & Computing Program (DCP) also offers a range of resources to support faculty in creating more accessible courses. These include a two-part Faculty Quick Guide for a crash course in course accessibility, as well as multiple guides addressing specific topics and scenarios. In addition, DCP hosts trainings throughout the academic year to promote best practices in inclusive design.

Heading Structures

Headings are responsive design elements which “respond” or change size to fit the screens on different devices. Use headings structures when creating documents and web pages to ensure digital accessibility of these course materials.

Descriptive Links

When designing websites or web content, creating descriptive links is essential for making the content accessible to all users, especially those using screen readers or other assistive technologies. Descriptive links ensure that users can understand where the link will take them without needing additional context.

Accessible Slides and Presentations

Ensuring that digital slides are accessible is essential for creating an inclusive learning environment where all students, including those with disabilities, can fully engage with course content. Thoughtful slide design not only removes barriers to learning but also reflects a commitment to equity, academic success, and respect for diverse learning needs.

Syllabus Components

As you incorporate the Academic Senate requirements into your course syllabi, we encourage you to consider best practices to create syllabi that promote inclusivity and support student learning.

Generative AI

Responsible AI Guidances

The Responsible AI Guide helps instructors understand how generative AI works, explores the pros and cons of generative AI, its teaching potential, and why helping students engage with GenAI is essential for their career readiness. It also offers reflective strategies and practical policy suggestions for integrating AI responsibly in the classroom.

As GenAI becomes embedded in everyday tools, students need support in learning how to evaluate which information is trustworthy and reliable. This guide offers insights from the 2025 UCLA Senior Survey about how students are already using GenAI and ways to talk with your students about AI. 

AI Misuse

Developed in collaboration with UCLA Office of Student Conduct, this document guides instructors who have concerns about possible student misuse of generative AI in their courses.

Emergency Meal Program

The Emergency Meal Program, developed by the Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT) in partnership with Swipe Out Hunger UCLA, was created to assist enrolled UCLA students experiencing extreme food insecurity. The emergency meal program is intended for students who do not have access to regular and nutritional meals. The emergency meal program should not be used as an alternative option to other available resources. Students eligible for financial aid should complete the FAFSA or Dream Application to assess their financial aid eligibility. Students with a meal plan are not eligible for the meal voucher program. Visit the Economic Crisis Response Team website to access the online form.

Mental Health and Wellness Resources

It is normal to encounter stress and challenges, especially as a student. The UCLA community is encouraged to ask for help and offer help.  Here are a snapshot of resources that support and uplift Bruins and promote healing and resilience.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) can support your mental health needs as you pursue your academic goals. CAPS services are designed to foster the development of healthy well-being necessary for success in a complex global environment. CAPS services include:

  • Crisis counseling available by phone 24 hours a day/7 days a week
  • Emergency intervention
  • Individual counseling and psychotherapy
  • Group therapy
  • Psychiatric evaluation and treatment
  • Psychoeducational programs and workshops for students, staff and faculty
  • Campus mental health and wellness promotion

The Resilience in Your Student Experience (RISE) Center aims to uplift and support every Bruin’s well-being by providing the education, resources, and tools needed to foster health, healing, and hope for themselves and the world around them.  The RISE Center is committed to helping students build a strong foundation of resilience that includes caring for their mental wellness through daily practice.

The UCLA Depression Grand Challenge developed STAND (Screening and Treatment of Anxiety & Depression) programming leveraging technology to screen, treat, and prevent anxiety and depression. It was designed to be a full system of care that leverages digital technology to rapidly screen and initiate personalized evidence-based treatment. In direct response to help with the universal anxiety and depression associated with COVID-19 and racial injustice, UCLA recently expanded its offerings.

The STAR Program offers a check in on stress and resilience with recommended resources. It represents an adaptation of the STAND System of Care, which is made in collaboration with various campus partners including the Depression Grand Challenge, Counseling and Psychological Services, Arthur Ashe Student Health & Wellness Center, RISE Center and the David Geffen School of Medicine Behavioral Health Center.

The UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC)’s mission is to foster mindful awareness across the lifespan through education and research to promote well-being and a more compassionate society. Mindful awareness (mindfulness) can be defined as paying attention to present-moment experiences with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to be with what is. Mindfulness can be trained systematically, and it can be implemented more fully in daily life by people of any age, profession, or background. MARC offers classes, programs, trainings, and events to UCLA, the Los Angeles community, and to a wider global community through virtual and in-person learning, web resources, and our free app with guided meditations, “UCLA Mindful”.

UCLA Basic Needs Committee

The UCLA Basic Needs Committee is a working group comprised of alumni, staff, faculty, and students who are dedicated to addressing food and basic needs insecurity in the UCLA community. Information regarding their efforts, as well as a list of on and off campus resources, can be found on their website—this includes a comprehensive resource list for students who are experiencing food insecurity.

UCLA Community, Non-Profit, and Student Organizations

In addition, there are a number of community, non-profit, and student organizations that address food justice, sustainability, nutrition, and accessibility at UCLA and in the surrounding community. We encourage that students explore resources and support what organizations have to offer—some organizations include:

UCLA Financial Wellness Program

The UCLA Financial Wellness  program strives to connect students and staff to low-cost and affordable financial resources. Students and staff have access to on and off campus resources, including housing assistance. For more information, including a resource guide document, please visit their website.