University Health Services — CAPS
The mission of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is to support the emotional, psychological, educational, social and cultural development of all UC Berkeley students through a wide range of multiculturally based counseling, psychiatric, career, consultation, training and educational services.
Emergency consultations
- Emergency: call 911; Emergency from cell: 510-642-3333
- After Hours Assistance Line (when UHS is closed): 1-855-817-5667
- National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255
- National Crisis Text Line with instructions to text “HOME” to 741741
- Path to Care – 24/7 care line: 510-643-2005
- 24 hour crisis line: Alameda County Suicide Crisis Line: 510-849-2212
- Berkeley 24-hour Crisis Hotline: 1-800-309-2131
- Berkeley Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 510-981-5900 or 510-981-5254
- Bay Area Women Against Rape: 510-845-7273
- Student of Concern Committee: 510-664-4218
Non-Emergency consultations
- Crisis drop-in at CAPS: Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm
- Social Services Counseling (2nd floor UHS, Room 2280): 510-642-6074
- Advice Nurse, UHS: 510-643-7197 or send a secure message through eTang
- Medical appointments, including medication evaluations: 510-642-2000
- Let’s Talk
Mental Health Resources — ASUC
University Affiliated, Tang, Berkeley City Affiliated, and UCB Student Group have collaborated to create a comprehensive guide with all information needed to get help in the Bay Area.
Social Media Pages/Phone Numbers/Email Contacts:
ASUC Mental Health Commission: Instagram
ASUC Mental Health Senators: Website
UHS: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
Mental Health Support — Undocumented Student Program
The mental health support program provides a confidential space for undocumented students to be seen by a licensed therapist who will collaborate with them on an individual wellness plan. Support varies by each student’s need including one-time drop-in consultation, crisis management, on-going sessions, and connection to other campus resources.