Information Hub
Explore this site and use these links as a jumping-off point for the services and opportunities available to you on our campus and in our community. If you need more information — or have any questions — feel free to stop by the Epstein Family Military Center or make an appointment with our staff or our campus partners.
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Student Veteran Organization
The Student Veteran Organization (SVO) is open to everyone including veterans of all services, their dependents, and advocates of the veteran population. The SVO supports and promotes veterans and veteran issues and provides peer support through a solid network of individuals.
Immediate Crisis Support
USD:
Counselor on Call (Available 24 hrs a day/ 7 days a week) can be reached by calling Counseling Center 619-260-4655 or Department of Public Safety ext. 2222 on any campus telephone, otherwise call 619-260-2222.
National Crisis Line:
(800) 273-8255 (TALK)
Press “1” for Veterans: This is a free, 24-hour hotline available to Veterans or anyone concerned about them who may be in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Text and chat also available: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Crisis Text Line US:
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Counselor
- Education Partner with 50 Strong
- Alumni Veteran Network
- Student Wellness
- Cohen Military Family Clinic
The University of San Diego has recently partnered with 50strong to provide you with opportunities to connect directly with leading military-seeking employers that value your background and skills.
Join easy and casual virtual events to help all military-connected students and alumni connect directly with military talent teams at leading employers nationwide.
50-strong mission: Navigating civilian employment can be difficult for those accustomed to military norms. Opening & enabling military-ready workforce pathways can also be complicated for employers. We want to help by offering warm connections to military-ready employers.
Learn more at their website:
MCAST Seminar
Military-Connected Student Ally Training
Military & Veterans Program seeks to support the community by engaging in dialogue about military-connected students' experiences and how university personnel can help them. We accomplish this goal by hosting military awareness training events for faculty, staff and administrators and promoting our resources and services.