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Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
Career Counseling​

  • Are you interested in career exploration, confused about your major, or just hoping to speak with someone about your personality or career interests? You can make a virtual appointment for individual career counseling by calling (510) 642-9494 or by going to this wejoinin link!

    • Within these appointments you can complete the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI- a personality assessment), and the Strong Interest Inventory (SII- a career interest assessment), and have the results interpreted by a counselor who is trained in these assessments. 

  • Please sign up for an appointment at least 24 hrs prior to your desired meeting time to ensure adequate time to complete your assessment(s). 

  • Email careerlibrary@berkeley.edu with any questions you may have!

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Crisis Support and Resources

  • Urgent Same-Day Counseling For Students in Crisis​

    • Students with urgent needs should call (510) 642-9494 to speak with a counselor Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

    • After-hours support line at (855) 817-5667.

  • Student Sexual Violence or Domestic/Interpersonal Violence

    • Support is available 24/7 for survivors of sexual violence, dating and domestic violence, stalking, sexual harassment, and other forms of harm.

      • Confidential Advocacy Support (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm): Call the PATH to Care Center at (510) 642-1988 or email ptcadvocates@berkeley.edu to connect with a confidential advocate.

      • Call the UHS Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to be connected immediately with confidential crisis counseling and support. Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm at (510) 642-9494. After hours (evenings, weekends and holidays): (855) 817-5667

    • 24/7 National Sexual Assault Hotline:  800.656.HOPE (4673)

  • Campus Tragedy/Campus Death 

    • Call (510) 642-6741

    • The Dean of Students team serves as the UC Berkeley campus liaison when there is a student death.

    • For consultation with UHS counselors please call (510) 642-9494 or after hours (855) 817-8667.

  • National Crisis/Suicide Prevention Hotlines:

 
Group Counseling

  • Group counseling offers the opportunity for students to learn new skills, to share concerns as well as inherent wisdom in a facilitated environment with other students.

    • Some counseling groups are focused on common concerns, such as stress, anxiety and depression, relationships or emotion management struggles. Other groups offer an opportunity for students with a shared identity to gather and connect in community.  

  • How to get started with a UHS group

    • Option 1: Register on this EmailMe Form to get started!  Once you complete the brief form, the group facilitator will be in touch with you via secure message on your patient portal to help you get started. ​

    • Option 2: Some groups require a referral from a UHS clinician.  To get a referral, contact your UHS provider or call (510) 642-9494 to get started. 

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Individual and Couples Counseling

  • Individual Counseling​

    • For same-day appointments, go to MyUCBerkeleyHealth or call the CAPS front desk at (510) 642-9494​

    • Appointments can be in-person or virtual. Due to state licensing regulations, students need to be physically located in California to access virtual counseling services.

  • Couples Counseling

    • Call (510) 642-9494 to make a couples counseling appointment

      • Note that couples counseling appointments cannot be made on MyUCBerkeleyHealth

    • CAPS staff will send you some pre-appointment forms to complete and once you send those back we can schedule your couples counseling appointment.

    • For couples counseling, we offer both in-person and virtual counseling appointments, both for free.

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*Couples counseling may not be appropriate for people experiencing intimate partner violence. Individual counseling may be recommended.​ If you are experiencing relationship violence, sexual violence, stalking/harassment, confidential services can be accessed by contacting Path to Care: care.berkeley.edu/. For individual counseling on relationship violence concerns, connect with Social Services: uhs.berkeley.edu/socialservices 

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Let's Talk

  • The Let's Talk program provides easy access to brief, free, and informal consultations with UHS mental health counselors. These confidential services can help you access supportive counseling and consultation, gain perspective, and explore resources and options that might help meet your needs.

    • No paperwork needed

    • Video or phone available

    • Visits are first come, first served

  • The schedule for Let's Talk sessions, as well as the associated Zoom links and details on specialized support can be found here.​

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Nutrition Counseling

  • Drop-In Nutrition Counseling

    • Meet with a registered dietitian over video or phone for general nutrition concerns. These 15-minute sessions are free and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 

    • Thursdays, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

    • Fridays, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Food Demo Pop-ups

    • The UHS Nutrition Team provides food demonstrations at various spots on campus during the academic.

  • ​Check out this calendar for any upcoming events and the Zoom links for drop-in nutrition counseling

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Social Services Counseling

  • Our topic-specific confidential counseling services aim to help students strengthen coping skills, problem-solve, and identify resources. Social Services is open to all registered UC Berkeley students regardless of their insurance plan. 

  • Please leave a voicemail at (510) 642-6074 to schedule an intake or a return appointment. 

  • A cumulative list of topics covered by this service can be found here â€‹

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