Enhance your emotional wellness through stress management, free confidential counseling and therapy, support groups and more. Boost your social wellness while connecting with others at one of USC’s many cultural events.
The Center for Work and Family Life is a benefit of your employment at USC, where licensed professionals can help you manage your stress and improve work-life balance. Confidential, short-term, solution-focused counseling and consultation is offered to faculty, staff and their dependent family members. Faculty, staff and dependents can be seen for up to ten sessions in a 12-month period.
All services are completely free of charge.
Contact: 213-821-0800
The PSC is a training center for the clinical psychology program in the Department of Psychology, and offers a variety of counseling services to faculty, staff, students, and the community at large. Services focusing on cognitive-behavorial therapy are provided by graduate students in doctoral training under the supervision of USC Faulty/Licensed Psychologists.
The standard length of treatment is 12-weeks. The cost of individual therapy is based on a sliding scale, and the cost of group therapy is around $10.00 per session.
Walk in Services: For families with children having difficulty at home or school.
Individual Psychotherapy: For adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, shyness, relationship difficulties, and/or problems in reaching goals.
Couple Psychotherapy: For dating, married or unmarried couples.
Group Psychotherapy: For social anxiety
Contact: 213-740-1600
The Center for Women and Men offers advocacy and confidential counseling to those who have experienced gender-related harm. Services include: short term crisis intervention and drop-in problem solving, individual support for survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, sexual harassment, childhood sexual abuse and other gender-related harm, and support groups for survivors and their friends.
Contact: 213-740-4900
Email: cwm@usc.edu
Life Coaching is a process that inspires clients to maximize their personal and professional potential (International Coach Federation, 2007). Coaching is about moving you forward from where you are to where you want to be in life. The coach's job is to provide support to enhance the skills, resources, and creativity the client already has (International Coach Federation, 2007). The Life Coaching process will effectively support you in creating the positive results you want in areas of your life such as health, finances, career, relationships, and more. It encompasses phases that can lead to sustainable lifestyle changes and consistent self-improvement. Our Life Coaches are licensed and registered Occupational Therapists with clinical doctorate degrees.
Fees may apply. May be covered under USC Network insurance.
Contact: 323 442-3340 for free 15 min phone consultation.
Email: otfp@usc.edu
The University Religious Center (URC) now holds A.A. meetings Mondays at noon and on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m., in URC Room 205.
Contact: Tim Conley, tconley@usc.edu
Lifestyle Redesign® for Student Veterans is focused on empowering veterans who have returned to college to succesfully transition to college life. Connect with other veterans at USC, by joining our facebook group (search “USC Veterans”).
We work with student veterans to:
The TOACC Program offers counseling and support groups for families and caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease and brain disorders and is designed to assist with "issues or problems that may accompany the aging process for older adults and their families."
Contact: 213-740-3493
LACRC offers resources, information, support groups, family consultations, respite, workshops and legal and financial consultations to people providing care at home for an adult with an acquired brain injury, such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, Parkinson’s and TBI. Services help with treating a range of issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of individual and family problems related to care-giving.
Contact: 800-540-4442
Email: lacrc@usc.edu
Screenings are available at USC Pharmacy to help detect depression and suicidal symptoms. Pharmacists are available to answer pharmacological and non-pharmacological options to optimize care.
Contact:
UPC 213 740-2738
HSC 323 442-8411
At HSC, "It is the goal of the Eric Cohen Health Center to provide complete medical care to its students. Included in this care are services for acute and chronic illnesses, psychological counseling and obstetric gynecological care."
Contact:
323 442-5980 (clinic administration)
323 442-5882 (clinic appointment line)
Trojans Care for Trojans provides a private and anonymous service for students to express their concerrns about members of the Trojan Family and offers connections to institutional support and resources for Trojans coping with personal difficulties.
Counseling groups usually consist of 6-10 students and 2 trained counselors. There are various kinds of groups offered such as: process-oriented groups, support groups and structured groups.
Contact: 213-730-7711
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Contact: 213-740-7711
Contact : 213-740-7711
Outreach offers educational programming for student organizations, residence halls, fraternities and sororities, and academic departments on a number of topics, such as: adjusting to college, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, diversity, eating disorders and body image, grief and loss, stress management, and many more....
Individual consultations offered for faculty, staff, RAs, or GHAs regarding difficult mental health situations with students.
Mentoring is supervised by some staff members.
Contact: 213-740-7711
Students are trained as Peer Health Educator (PHE) volunteers to run the Resource Room at HPPS and act as counselors/testers for the anonymous HIV Testing and Counseling Program. “The Resource is a space to ask questions, study, read, pick up safer sex supplies, look up health information, check out books, talk to Peer Health Educators (PHE’s), or just sit and relax.”
Contact: 213 740-4777
The Eating Disorder Treatment Team is a group of caring professionals that assists students who have eating disorders. The team is comprised of two psychologists, two physicians, a psychiatrist and a registered dietitian.
Contact: 213-730-7711
USC School of Theatre
Offers 30 plays/productions per year.
USC Thornton School of Music
Produces over 500 concerts and recitals.
Fisher Gallery
The USC Fisher Gallery houses a permanent collection of around 2000 objects and features exhibitions of local, international and emerging artists.
USC Spectrum
A program of the Division of Student Affairs, presents arts and lecture programs by nationally and internationally known attractions.
Visions and Voices
The USC Arts and Humanities Initiative designed to use the "arts and humanities to transform students' perspective."
The Center for Work and Family Life is a benefit of your employment at USC, where licensed professionals can help you manage your stress and improve work-life balance. Confidential, short-term, solution-focused counseling and consultation is offered to faculty, staff and their dependent family members. Faculty, staff and dependents can be seen for up to ten sessions in a 12-month period.
All services are completely free of charge.
Contact: 213-821-0800
Since stress can arise in so many areas of life—work, relationships, parenting, etc.—the Center for Work and Family Life has created The Relaxation Page, a virtual de-stressing center offering advanced tools to cope with life’s pressures. Follow the link above for relaxation audio files (downloadable to MP3 players), scripts, and links to similar sites with free downloads.
The USC Lifestyle Risk Assessment is a one-hour session, led by a faculty or resident occupational therapist, that teaches clients how to enhance their energy, manage stress, sleep better, feel better, and perform better in areas related to work and health. Customized strategies can be developed for substance and alcohol abuse as well as chronic disease prevention and management. Components include: a nutrition plan, stress management plan and mind/body technique consultation.
Fees may apply. May be covered under USC Network insurance.
Contact: 323 442-3340
Email: otfp@usc.edu
Available through USC Recreational Sports, massage therapy offers a new service that promotes mental and physical health.
Contact: 213-740-5127
The USC Pain Management program analyzes daily activities to discover occupationally debilitating habits; restructures lifestyle to include healthy behaviors; helps people become engaged through participation in meaningful activities; and reduces pain levels through diaphragmatic breathing, stress reduction, and relaxation techniques.
Fees apply. May be covered under USC Network insurance. Students can use USC Student Health Insurance ($15.00 co-pay).
Contact: 323 442-3340
Email: otfp@usc.edu
CET's prime directive is to advance learning at all levels by providing and coordinating activities and programs that promote and support effective teaching and mentoring. Explore CET Mentoring programs to learn more.
Contact: (213) 740-9040
Email: usccet@usc.edu
Sponsored by the Center for Work and Family Life, this monthly group is open to all faculty and staff to discuss a variety of parenting topics.
Contact: 213 821-0800
LACRC offers resources, information, support groups, family consultations, respite, workshops and legal and financial consultations to people providing care at home for an adult with an acquired brain injury, such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, Parkinson’s and TBI. Services help with treating a range of issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of individual and family problems related to care-giving.
Contact: 800-540-4442
Email: lacrc@usc.edu
The Center for Work and Family Life has brought Weight Watchers here to USC, so it’s easy for you to attend weekly meetings during your lunch hour.
With coaching and the insights and support of others, you can reach your weight-loss goals. Enjoy the support of other USC employees while you learn how to make wise food choices and still enjoy what you eat.
When: Thursdays, Ongoing
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where: School of Law, Room 2
Dept: Center for Work and Family Life
Contact: Andrea Cruickshank 213 821-2837
An addiction recovery support group sponsored by the Office of Religious Life is open to all students and staff.
When: Tuesdays, Ongoing
Time: 6:00 pm
Where: University Religious Center (URC), Room 108
Dept: Office of Religious Life
Email: orl@usc.edu
The Center for Women and Men offers support groups for survivors of gender-related harm, and their significant others. Confidential support groups accept new members during the first month of each semester. The size of each support group varies from semester to semester.
Contact: 213-740-4900
Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Persons Caregiver Support Group
Contact: 213-740-3493
The Spouse and Adult Children Caregiver Support Group is "for spouses, adult-children, or other caregivers who are caring for older adults with Alzheimer's Disease or similar conditions."
Contact: 213-740-3493
The Working Mothers Support Group provides support for USC mothers, especially with young children, who are trying to balance work and family life.
Contact: 213-740-6045
Residential education offers Residential Advisors (RAs) as a resource, to solve problems and plan activities. The Residential Student Government acts as a voice for residents and community.
Contact: 213 740-0776
Email: study@usc.edu
The Freshman 15 (F15) program seeks to create a welcoming, supportive environment for first year students; freshmen and transfer.
Contact: 213 740-5693
Email: stuacts@usc.edu
Contact: 213-740-0776
Lifestyle Redesign® for the College Student provides individualized support and coaching throughout the year to help manage the demands of college. The occupational therapist assists the student with time management, lifestyle balance, health and wellness, transitioning to college, problem solving, planning, and overall support. Lifestyle Redesign® for the college student works in conjunction with Disability Services and Programs (DSP).
Fees apply. 20 visits per academic year, covered by USC Student Health Insurance. Co-pay $15.00.
Contact: (323) 442-3340
Email: otfp@usc.edu
Lifestyle Redesign® for Veterans is focused on empowering veterans who have returned to college to succesfully transition to college life. This program also helps connect veterans with other veterans at USC, by joining their facebook group (search "USC Veterans").
Fees apply. May be covered by insurance.
Contact: (323) 442-3340
Email: otfp@usc.edu
Project Lifestyle is a student-run club centered around designing and living a fun, meaningful & healthy lifestyle. Project Lifestyle is also on Facebook. Search for Project Lifestyle: Trojans for Healthy Living.
Contact: Karen McNulty kmcnulty@usc.edu
Search for Wellness info with the USC Libraries with this invaluable guide. (PDF)
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