Counseling Services: Appointments
Evaluation and brief counseling is provided to students, as well as psychiatric evaluation upon referral. Counselors will provide referrals in the community if students need more counseling or a type of counseling that we do not provide.
| Request | What to Do |
| Counseling for all concerns (except specific issues handled by Social Services listed in this column below) |
To see a counselor for the first time, students should call Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) at (510) 642-9494. Please read About Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS). |
| Counseling for alcohol/drugs, relationship violence or sexual assault | Call Social Services at (510) 642-6074 or come to room 2280 Tang to make an appointment with a counselor or to request information.
Please read About Social Services. |
| Counseling for pregnancy resources and referrals | Call Social Services at (510) 642-6074 or stop by 2280 Tang to make an appointment with a counselor or to request information. Please see Pregnancy: Medical, Counseling and Educational Services.
Please read About Social Services. |
Assistance with managing problems related to illness, academic adjustments |
Call Social Services at (510) 642-6074 or stop by 2280 Tang to make an appointment with a counselor or to request information. Also see: Academic Adjustments. Please read About Social Services. |
| Psychiatric services and medication | Students are referred to psychiatrists by counselors at CPS counseling staff. Make appointment with a counselor at CPS by calling (510) 642-9494.
Please read About Psychiatric Services. |
| Crisis/emergency | If you are in crisis and need urgent care, come to CPS as above and inform the receptionist.You will be seen by the next available counselor on duty. When Tang is closed, see Emergency and Crisis or call After Hours Assistance at (510) 643-7197 for referrals. |
| Cancel Appointments |
Call (510) 642-9494 (CPS or Psychiatry) or (510) 642-6074 (Social Services) 24 hours a day to cancel an appointment. You must cancel at least 24 hours in advance. For missed appointments or cancelations less than 24 hours in advance, there will be a $20.00 fee. |
| Hours, Location | See Tang Center Hours. Location: 3300 Tang Center |
| Eligibility, Fees | See Counseling Services home page. |
| Staff | See Meet the Counseling Staff. |
