Responding to Disclosures of SVSH

Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment

  • Confidential Advocacy (Monday through Friday from 8am–5pm): Call the PATH to Care Center at (510) 642-1988 or email ptcadvocates@berkeley.edu

  • Urgent Mental Health Support: Call Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 9am-5pm at (510) 642-9494 or After Hours Support Line (evenings, weekends, holidays) at (855) 817-5667.

  • Emergency: If there is an immediate threat to health or safety, call 911.

PATH to Care Center

The PATH to Care Center leads UC Berkeley’s prevention, advocacy, training, and healing efforts related to sexual violence and harassment. The Center is committed to transform culture to prevent violence and advocates for anyone impacted by these forms of harm - students, staff, faculty, and campus visitors.

Confidential Advocate Role and Services

Survivors can speak confidentially with an Advocate to explore their options and connect with resources for emotional support, medical attention, reporting options, academic accommodations, changes in housing, financial support, and healing initiatives. All people impacted by sexual violence have the right to be treated with respect and care, and survivors can receive support whether they decide to report or not.

How to Respond

1. Provide Care and Support

  • Appreciate student for seeking support
  • If responsible employee, explain confidentiality limitations
  • Offer resources and connection to an Advocate • Allow student to make their own choices

2. Connect to an Resources

  • PATH to Care Advocacy appointments are available to UC Berkeley students, staff, and faculty impacted by SVSH. Survivors can call (510) 642-1988 or email ptcadvocates@berkeley.edu

  • Urgent Same-Day Counseling For Students in Crisis is available through Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) by calling (510) 642-9494 Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm. After hours, students can call the After Hours Support Line at (855) 817-5667

  • At anytime, survivors can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline 800.656.HOPE (4673)

  • Emergency: If there is an immediate threat to health or safety, call 911.

3. Next Steps

  • If responsible employee, notify OPHD of disclosure at (510) 643-7985 or ask_ophd@berkeley.edu
  • Consult PATH to Care Center at (510) 642-1988
  • Practice self-care