Drop In Schedule for Week of May 9-13

Support for University Village Community

Group and one-on-one drop-in consultations with UHS mental health counselors:

WEDNESDAY May 11

• 12pm-1pm
  • Counselors: Jason Straussman MSW
  • Type of support: virtual group drop-in (following town hall)
  • Zoom link: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/4735926845
• 2:15-3:15pm
  • Counselors: Cynthia Medina PhD and Veronica Orozco PhD
  • Type of support: virtual group drop-in
  • Zoom link: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/3309008255
• 3-4 pm
  • Counselors: Erin O'Connor LCSW
  • Type of support: virtual - individual drop-in
  • Zoom link: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/92484767509
  • *For this Drop-in: In addition to accessing emotional and coping support, students can receive assistance with exploring campus and community resources for basic needs including food, housing, and financial wellbeing and/or getting connected to a case manager through the UC Berkeley Basic Needs Center.
• 5:15-6:15pm
  • Counselors: Junichi Shimaoka PsyD and Jeff Lee LCSW
  • Type of support: virtual group drop-in
  • Zoom link: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/97840475527

THURSDAY May 12

• 1:15-2pm
  • Counselors: Adisa Anderson PhD and Veronica Orozco PhD
  • Type of support: virtual group drop-in
  • Zoom link: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/96910405308
• 2-3pm
  • Counselors: Adisa Anderson PhD
  • Type of support: virtual - individual drop-in
  • Zoom link: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/96910405308

FRIDAY May 13

• 11am-12pm
  • Counselors: Veronica Orozco PhD
  • Type of support: virtual - individual drop-in
  • Zoom link: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/2453249031
• 2-3pm
  • Counselors: Sam Tourek PhD
  • Type of support: virtual - individual drop-in
  • Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/2188249545 

RESOURCES

• Coping with Traumatic Events and News - flier 
• Self-Care Tips - flier
• Sources of Strength for Resiliency - flier
• Student Mental Health / Wellness Resources - includes informational + interactive self-help tools
• One-Click Resources for Undergraduates
• Community Specific Resources
• Path to Care Resources for Survivors
• Crisis Resources 

Counseling Services for Students

• To make a counseling appointment at CAPS, call (510) 642-9494 on the day you want the appointment and the front desk can assist with options.
• You can also book on eTang - appointments may be available as soon as the night before. 

Additional counseling options:

• humanest: students also have the option to access one of our partners for free counseling appointments.
• Referral to additional support resources on-and off-campus providers: https://uhs.berkeley.edu/mental-health/counseling-and-psychological-services-caps/campus-counseling-referrals 

Counseling Services for Faculty, Staff, Postdocs, and Visiting Scholars: 

• Be Well at Work - Employee Assistance, is available for confidential support. Telehealth appointments or office visits at the Tang Center can be made by emailing employeeassistance@berkeley.edu or calling 510-643-7754.  
  • For further information visit the EAP website at: https://uhs.berkeley.edu/bewellatwork/employee-assistance

If you need to speak with a counselor urgently when the Tang Center is closed, please call the 24/7 counseling line at (855) 817-5667.

For questions, additional mental health resources, and/or consultation related to supporting the campus community following a crisis, please contact Cynthia Medina PhD at c.medina@berkeley.edu.