UHS is committed to providing affirming care for all of our student communities. We encourage you to explore our resources for your holistic wellness and care.
Let's Talk Consultations with UHS Counselors
Why join a Let's Talk session?
- FREE access to supportive counseling and referral to resources
- Confidential, safe space for informal consultations
- Culturally-centered
- Easy Online Sign-Up through WeJoinIn
- Interested in discussing another aspect of your identity? Find other clinicians on our Let's Talk Schedule webpage.
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Tuesdays, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, |
Sheela Vashishtha, LCSW
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Tuesdays, 2:30 PM-4:30 PM, |
Shanta Jambotkar, LCSW
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For urgent concerns or to schedule an appointment with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), please call (510) 642-9494. More information about UHS Mental Health resources is available on our Mental Health webpage.
SSWANA Practitioners
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Kusha Murarka, PsyD
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Shanta Jambotkar, LCSW
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Bini Sebastian, M.Ed.
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Sheela Vashishtha, LCSW
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Himadhari Sharma, PhD
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The South Asian, Southwest Asian, and North African (SSWANA) Initiative was advocated for and created by student activists that felt this student population lacked representation and resources at the University of California at Berkeley. As such, students will always be the heart of this initiative with the support of staff. The SSWANA Initiative seeks to provide personalized access to resources on campus, accessible programming, promote cross-cultural community building, and advocate for social justice in SSWANA communities through education and empowerment.
The Muslim Mental Health Initiative (MMHI) at UC Berkeley is the product of years of collaboration, discussions, and brainstorming between Muslim student leaders, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and Khalil Center leadership.
MMHI focuses on the prevention and promotion of Muslim mental health by providing services such as drop-in hours, support groups, and workshops throughout the semester. Beyond their Islamic identities, MMHI’s therapists are trained and practice just like any other therapist, with the exception that meetings are unlimited, free, and anonymous. MMHI also offers phone appointments so that our therapists are available to all students, on and off campus.
Learn more about the Muslim Mental Health Initiative (MMHI) >