Crisis Resources

Urgent Same-Day Counseling For Students in Crisis

Call (510) 642-9494

• Students with urgent needs should call (510) 642-9494 to speak with a counselor from Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
• After-hours support line at (855) 817-5667.

Campus Mobile Crisis Response

Call (855) 817-5667

• Campus Mobile Crisis Response responds to non-violent calls of students, faculty and staff experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis on campus.

Student Sexual Violence or Domestic/Interpersonal Violence

• Support is available 24/7 for survivors of sexual violence, dating and domestic violence, stalking, sexual harassment, and other forms of harm.

  • Confidential Advocacy Support (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm): Call the PATH to Care Center at (510) 642-1988 or email ptcadvocates@berkeley.edu to connect with a confidential advocate for trauma-informed support, case management, accompaniment, and ongoing care.

  • Urgent Student Mental Health Support: Call the University Health Services Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to be connected immediately with confidential crisis counseling and support. Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm at (510) 642-9494. After hours (evenings, weekends and holidays): (855) 817-5667

  • 24/7 National Sexual Assault Hotline:  800.656.HOPE (4673)

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

Campus Tragedy/Campus Death 

Call (510) 642-6741

The Dean of Students team serves as the UC Berkeley campus liaison when there is a student death.

University Health Services offers support to campus after student deaths and other traumatic events through our mental health providers. Our counselors can consult with you about the situation and can help assess what is needed.

For consultation please call (510) 642-9494 or after hours (855) 817-8667.