Students: Need help finding help? Be Well Bruin has got you covered

Pixabay New online tool brings all of UCLA's health, well-being and social resources under a single tent - Having too many health and wellness resources to choose from may be a good problem, but sifting through the various campus websites to find what's right for you can can be difficult. And for someone in crisis, locating the help they need can sometimes be a matter of life and death. Responding to the challenge, UCLA Student Affairs and other campus partners have launched the Be Well Bruin wellness initiative, which quite literally centers accessible health, mental health and well-being support as part of the student experience. Be Well Bruin is a new online hub that gathers all of UCLA's student-centered physical, emotional, social, academic, financial and basic needs resources in one place. With robust search and filtering features, Bruins can articulate their needs and receive personalized responses and resource recommendations. Students can also browse categories, connect with peer advocates and take a stress survey to get real-time assessments of their mental health and treatment options. The initiative is the brainchild of Monroe Gorden Jr., vice chancellor for student affairs, who has long prioritized student mental health and well-being by supporting efforts like the launch of the Black Bruin Resource Center and the opening of a new basic needs center Be Well Bruin will join the ranks of these student-centered hubs, and will be managed by UCLA's RISE Center, an extension of UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services, or CAPS.