To make an appointment with the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP), either submit a confidential online form or call (858) 534-5523.

Faculty: All faculty members, deans, faculty chairs, department managers, and principal investigators can obtain confidential counseling and consultation from FSAP.

Staff: FSAP offers its confidential services to full-time, part-time, temporary, and some contract employees.

Others: UCSD retirees, family members of UCSD employees, and all visiting scholars and postdoctoral fellows employed by the University can access FSAP's services.

About FSAP

• Confidentiality: The content of any FSAP session is confidential.
• Fees: All services are free.
• Services
  • For individuals, couples, and families:
    • Confidential individual sessions
    • Counseling, assessment, referral, and client advocacy
    • Conflict resolution
    • Eldercare resources and support
    • Brief, solution-oriented counseling and case management covering issues such as: alcohol- or drug-related concerns, depression, emotional problems, family concerns, financial difficulties, gambling, legal problems, occupational decisions, stress, marital or other relationship difficulties, violence
  • For supervisors:
    • Supervisor and management consultation
    • Critical incident debriefing
    • Customized department workshops and training
    • Guidance on working effectively with troubled employees
    • Professional expertise on human behavior in the workplace

  • For groups: FSAP offers workshops, educational programs, and support groups.

• Resources: FSAP has a variety of services and resources to assist individuals and departments with a range of issues, including trauma recovery, wellness, grief, and violence.
  See a complete list of services.
• Location: FSAP is in Torrey Pines Center South, Suite 406, across North Torrey Pines Road from the northwest end of campus. Shuttle service from campus is available from the Faculty Club.
• Hours: FSAP is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments in the early morning or after 5 p.m. can be arranged with individual counselors.

For more information on the above services, call (858) 534-5523.