South Asian, Southwest Asian, and North African (SSWANA) Students

SSWANA counselor talking to SSWANA student

In collaboration and support of the SSWANA Initiative, Counseling and Psychological Services has a counselor with drop-in hours for the SSWANA Student population at Berkeley.

About SSWANA Let's Talk

Why Let's Talk?

  • FREE access to supportive counseling and referral to resources
  • Confidential, safe space for informal consultations 
  • Culturally Centered
  • No appointment needed - Visits are first come, first serve

Drop-In Hours

  •  Fridays, 10am-12pm
  • Be Well at B North, Room 82M. Be Well at B North is located in the lower level of MLK. 

Kusha Murarka, PsyDMeet the Counselor

Kusha Murarka, PsyD

Kusha is a professionally trained clinician that is familiar with the cultural needs of SSWANA students at UC Berkeley and has been working on the SSWANA Wellness Grant since January 2019. The grant assesses and serves the wellness needs of this large group of students on campus

 Specialties include:

  • Family of origin concerns
  • Immigrant experience
  • Relationship issues 
  • Identity concerns
  • Mood/Anxiety concerns
  • Balancing academic, family, & work demands

For urgent concerns or to schedule an appointment with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS),call (510) 642-9494. 

Resources

SSWANA Initiative

Learn more about the SSWANA Initiative

Muslim Students

If you also identify as Muslim, learn more about the Muslim Mental Health Initiative (MMHI)

View, print, or download our SSWANA Flier.

SSWANA Flier for CAPS