Welcome to SHOP

SHOP is UCSC's Student Health Outreach and Promotion Program and a destination for information. SHOP is where students can go to learn about health and wellness in a safe, non-judgmental environment.

SHOP offers information, education, resources and support on issues such as Alcohol and other Drug Use, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Sexual Health, and College Life balance. All UCSC students are welcome and encouraged to drop in and speak with SHOP's trained staff.

Calendar icon Check out the SHOP calendar of events!

Contact SHOP

SHOP staff is available in person, online, by phone, or through email. SHOP is open M, W, Th, F: from 8:30 AM–12 PM; 1 PM–5 PM. Tuesday 9:30 AM. 

FREE personal wellness coaching sessions!

Email: shop@ucsc.edu (Please don't include personal health information in emails. Email is not secure.)
Phone: (831) 459-3772
FAX: (831) 459-3428

 

Picture of SHOP staff with Sammy the Slug

Visit the Condom Co-Op! If you have questions about sexual health, drug & alcohol use, or general wellness, then check out our free personal wellness coaching service! If you need affordable condoms and safer sex supplies, visit the UCSC Pharmacy.

SHOP Staff Information

Meg Kobe, Director, she/her, they/them
mkobe@ucsc.edu
(831) 459-3772

Aimee Mangan, Associate Director, she/her
amangan@ucsc.edu
(831) 459-2625

Jorge Bru, Alcohol & Other Drug Educator, they/them
jbru@ucsc.edu
(831) 459-1417

Emily Giovanelli,Mental Health Educator, she/her
egiovane@ucsc.edu
(831) 459-4679

Amber Parker, Health Educator, she/her, they/them
ammparke@ucsc.edu 
(831) 502-7217

SHOP Student Staff

Prisca Niedermair (she/her)
BCP and Condom Co-Op Coordinator

Amanda Pepe
COVE Intern

Max Silverstein (they/them)
Mental Health Coordinator

Ben Coronado
Party Safe Coordinator

SHOP Office Student Staff: 
Jeff Biggers
Ta'Zhnae Brooks
Saoirse Conboy