The Art Institute of California – San Francisco offers students resources for finding personal counseling support through the Student Assistance Program. Students experiencing school, job or life related stress, are encouraged to take advantage of this program especially if they are struggling with any of the issues below:

•    Alcohol and/or Drug use problems
•    Anger
•    Anxiety related issues
•    Balancing school/work/family demands
•    Budgeting
•    Depression or mood related concerns
•    Grief or loss issues
•    Relationship or Family Issues
•    Stress

The Student Assistance Program offers the following benefits for all currently enrolled students:

•    No cost, short term face-to-face counseling (up to 4 sessions)
•    Help with developing a budget and getting out of credit card debt
•    New parent transition coaching program
•    Targeted and qualified resource searches and referrals for many supportive services to balancing college/work/life
•    A comprehensive Web site: https://artinstitutes.personaladvantage.com
  o    Company name is: Ai Student
  o    Students will need to register a username and select a password to access the site's resources.

Students can access these services by calling 1-800-326-6142, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Callers are connected to a trained and licensed professional counselor at no cost — close to their home or school — to help solve these problems. Callers are connected to a trained and licensed professional counselor at no cost — close to their home or school — to help solve these problems.

For more information or additional support on campus students can contact the Dean of Student Affairs (415-276-1004) or the Student Support Coordinator (415-276-1073).