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California Institute of the Arts

Counseling

Health and Well-being

CalArts provides students with counseling services at no cost throughout the school year. Our counselors have experience and skills ideally suited for CalArts students.

Registered students are allowed 12 individual counseling sessions per school year. This format is meant for short-term needs. If you seek long-term, ongoing therapy, contact your member benefits on the back of your insurance card. If you have the CalArts Student Health Insurance Plan through United Health Care, email healthinsurance@calarts.edu for assistance navigating your health insurance and benefits.

Our counseling staff can also provide workshops and information on a wide variety of issues, and are available to help coordinate student self-help groups. In addition, they can make referrals to outside professionals and agencies when appropriate, such as when longer-term therapy is indicated.

Therapy sessions for fall 2024 will be provided in person or by telehealth (Zoom Health or telephone), based on your preference. 

There are two 30-minute drop in sessions available Monday through Friday between 12-1 pm. Due to safety concerns and protocols, students can access these sessions by calling 661-388-5306. These are one-time sessions for evaluation purposes or emergency crisis intervention only, and not to be utilized or repeated in place of regularly scheduled appointments.

CalArts also has a 24/7 crisis counseling line dedicated to CalArts students only. This is free and can be called from anywhere in the US at 855-364-7981.

Telehealth from AcademicLiveCare

AcademicLiveCare is a telehealth solution for California Institute of the Arts. CalArts students may access telehealth and online resources to navigate their wellness needs and receive support in areas including physical and mental wellness.

You can speak to an AcademicLiveCare counselor immediately, 24/7, by calling 866-349-5575 or texting “Hello” to 61295.

AcademicLiveCare Hub

Academic Student Assistance Program (ASAP) from Academic Health Plans

The Academic Student Assistance Program provides telehealth and online resources for CalArts students to navigate their wellness needs and receive support in areas including physical and mental wellness.

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