Health and Safety Resources

  • Is there a health resource guide for parents and family members? My student has a medical issue, who can he or she speak to?
  • Amublance/Police/Fire - 911
    Appointment Desk - 530-752-2349
    Advice Nurse - 530-752-2349
    Administration - 530-752-2300
    Health Education - 530-752-9652
    Pharmacy - 530-752-2338
    Physical Therapy and Acupuncture - 530-752-2318
    Appointment Cancellation - 530-752-8821
    Insurance Services and SHIP Coordinators - 530-752-6055
    Release of Health Information - 530-752-6129
    Psychiatry at Student Health and Wellness Center - appointments by referral only - 530-752-2351

  • My student is in need of counseling or psychological services, where can he or she go?
  • Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

    The mission of CAPS is to enhance the mental health, interpersonal relationships, academic performance and career development of students attending UC Davis.

    Other counseling and advocacy services, support programs and informational resources are available through the following:

    Individual Counseling

    Women’s Resource and Research Center

    Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center

    Campus Violence Prevention Program

  • Where can my student be seen when the campus Student Health Center is closed?
  • The Student Health Center operates M, T, Th and F from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Should a student need to be seen after 5 p.m., they should go to the Emergency Room at the Sutter Davis Hospital (open 24/7) or to Urgent Care at Sutter Davis Hospital.

  • Does campus offer self-defense classes
  • Personal Defense Course — Physical Education offers half-unit courses in self-defense. For more information, call 530-752-1111.

  • Who are the local law enforcement agencies?
  • City of Davis Police Department — The City of Davis Police Department is located at 2600 Fifth St., about one block east of Pole Line Road in Davis. Business line (24 hours): 530-747-5400.

    Yolo County Sheriff’s Office — The Yolo County Sheriff’s Office and the Yolo County Jail are located at 41793 Gibson Road, Woodland, just West of County Road 102 or Pole Line Road. The facilities are about 10 miles from campus. Business line 24 hours a day: 530-668-5280.

  • Where are the local hospitals?
  • Student Health and Counseling Services — Student Health and Counseling Services provides general medical services including primary, specialty and urgent care for students. It does not have an emergency room facility. During the regular academic quarters, the health center is open seven days a week. During quarter breaks, the health center is open weekdays and closed weekends. The health center is closed on holidays observed by the university. Call 530-752-2300.

    Sutter Davis Hospital — Sutter Davis Hospital, which has an emergency room as well as after hours Urgent Care, is located on Sutter Place in Davis, off Covell Boulevard about one block west of Highway 113. For information 24 hours a day, call 530-756-6440.

    UC Davis Medical Center — The UC Davis Medical Center is located in Sacramento on Stockton Boulevard south of V Street (map and written directions). For information 24 hours a day, call 916-734-2011.

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