These safe choices mean that students don't experience negative academic, physical, or social consequences. University Health Services staff work closely with Berkeley students, staff, faculty, and community partners on year-round services and initiatives that aim to reduce risk, consequences, and harm from the use of alcohol and other drugs.
Learn more about how you can create a campus alcohol and other drugs (AOD) culture that supports all who study, live, work & play in the campus area:
You can help center safety, well-being, and inclusion when you manage risks and reduce harm at student gatherings. Use our PartySafe Toolkit or become a Peer Advocate. Check out our resources for Partygoers and Party throwers >
Bookmark this page! Our list of resources includes contact information and tips to help you respond to emergency and non-emergency situations. Save the BearWalk number to your phone (510-642-9255) and use it next time you are out late. View the Interventions webpage >
Don't assume everyone drinks! Uplift and support students who choose to live substance free - from housing to student organizations. Get more facts and resources about living substance-free at UC Berkeley.
UHS Social Services offers a range of confidential alcohol and other drug-related services, supporting a spectrum of harm reduction goals for individuals. There is no charge to get started, and all registered students can access services regardless of their insurance plan. Call for more information or to make an appointment today! View Social Services webpage >
Engage with campus and community leaders to help shape and bring widespread awareness of campus AOD expectations, education, resources, and accountability. Learn about our efforts >
UC Berkeley students and staff are working together to create a campus alcohol and other drugs (AOD) culture (e.g. policies, practices, programming, public information, and staffing) that supports all who study, live, work & play in the campus area. We:
Disclaimer: The information provided on these pages is not intended to diagnose, treat or provide a second opinion on any health problem or disease. It is meant to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between an individual and his/her clinician.