Virtual Care for California Students

With our out of five students saying there is a mental health crisis on college campuses, creating a culture of care that normalizes mental health conversations and encourages support-seeking steps has never been more important. 

Since TimelyCare is fully virtual, you’re able to access the care you need at the time that works best for you and your schedule without having to make a trek to the health center.

Historically underrepresented groups, including racial, ethnic, gender, and sexual minorities, often experience poor mental health outcomes due to a lack of access to high-quality mental health care services, poor representation among available providers, discrimination, and cultural stigma about emotional health.

In keeping with our commitment to inclusion, our diverse and culturally responsive provider network reflects and is proud to serve students who embody diversity in race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, age, religion and worldview, language, health, ability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic and immigration status, and more. When scheduling services, you can choose to meet with a specific provider that best meets your needs.

Often college-aged students aren’t able to access the mental health care that they need to be their best selves because of a variety of reasons. Whether it’s a lack of insurance or transportation, or maybe it’s that your on-campus health center is booked out for weeks, TimelyCare is available 24/7 to support your needs.

According to the Healthy Minds Network, 78% of college students report needing support for a mental or emotional health problem. But according to the AUCCCD, only about 10% of four-year students are using campus mental health resources. Bridging that gap and reaching out to the silent sufferers – or those who otherwise might not step forward and proactively seek the support they want or need – has never been more important.

TimelyCare offers Peer Community and expanded self-care resources to help you take ownership of your physical and emotional well-being without the need for a provider visit. We understand that not everyone is ready to speak with a counselor, so we offer other helpful resources for students to make sure they’re still able to thrive.

Many colleges and universities have on-campus peer advocacy groups that destigmatize mental health issues, raise awareness for campus resources, and support other students who may be struggling, including Active Minds. Active Minds is the nation’s premier nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults, and its partnership with TimelyCare aims to broaden the conversation about mental health and create lasting change in the way mental health is talked about, cared for, and valued on campuses where both organizations have a shared presence, including Cal Poly Humboldt.