Counseling

My Career Development Steps

Research shows that identifying a goal gives energy and direction to one’s efforts. And having a flexible plan can facilitate action, and help you see your progress.

My Career Development Steps is a fillable PDF template for capturing and tracking action steps toward your career goals. Use it to create and adapt a flexible plan as your ideas and plans develop. Refer to it regularly to recognize your progress and stay on track.

1. Download the PDF file. NOTE:...

Faculty/Staff Career Programs

Career Counseling Library The Career Counseling Library maintains an extensive reference library to explore potential directions in the world of work through job search books, web resources, and the use of computerized career guidance systems. Assistance with researching and accessing information is available from Career Library staff. Career Development Workshops

Workshops on various aspects of Career Development.

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Career Counseling Internship

Career Counseling Internship

The Career Counseling Internships provide training and experience with university students seeking career, academic, and personal development, with an emphasis on individual counseling. Career Interns participate in the many career-related components of CAPS including one-on-one career counseling, workshops, outreach to the campus community, and the career resources...

Suicide Prevention

If You Are Suicidal

If you have taken steps to end your life, then please do one of the following to obtain immediate medical help:

Dial 9-1-1 from a landline or if you are off-campus Dial UCPD Emergency at (510) 642-3333 from a cell phone if you are on or near campus We ask that you do this so that we have a chance to help you with whatever leaves you feeling so overwhelmed that life is not worth living. We believe that you can be helped. We would like a chance to try to help you. If you are considering taking your life, then...

Student Mental Health

Resources

Mental Health Resources for UC Berkeley students

There are many resources to help your emotional wellness that include on-campus, off-campus, online, and community-specific resources. Not sure where to get started? Check out the resources in each of the sections below or visit our Getting Started page to help orient you to a few of our resources.

About CAPS

Resources in response to Las Vegas tragedy

October 2, 2017

We are deeply saddened by the tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 1, 2017. We recognize that this may be a very difficult time for many of our students and other campus community members with connections to Las Vegas. During this time, we encourage you to reach out for support as well as extend support to others. If you or anyone you know are experiencing distress related to this event, University Health Services is here to provide a safe and confidential environment to discuss this with a professional.

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CAPS Commitment to Diversity

November 15, 2019
Changes in our country are happening rapidly. Recent acts of violence, increases in hate crimes, discrimination against marginalized communities, changes to national policies, and the current political climate have caused many students to experience distress, regardless of their political viewpoint.

Taking care of yourself and your community

September 25, 2017

Free Speech Week events, increased security on campus and the intense media focus on UC Berkeley are impacting our students. Constant exposure to negative and threatening situations and environments has been linked to confusion, anxiety, sadness, helplessness, difficulty focusing, and poor sleep. CAPS would like to remind everyone that seeking support is a sign of strength, courage, and resiliency, not a sign of weakness. If you or someone you care about wants or needs support, we encourage you to talk to a CAPS counselor or...