Social Services

About Social Services

specialty, compassionate counseling

Social Services is comprised of a team of multidisciplinary and multicultural professional counselors, dietitians, and support staff.

The Social Services staff will assess a student’s immediate needs, whether they are medical, academic, legal, emotional, financial, or family-related. The staff then works with the student to develop a plan to...

Support for Students and Staff

September 21, 2018
You may have heard or read news about a UC Berkeley employee named Roy Waller who was arrested and charged with a series of rapes that occurred more than a decade ago in several Northern California communities. He is currently in custody in Sacramento. He is an employee in the UC Berkeley Environment, Health, and Safety Department and is on investigative leave. Needless to say, this news is shocking. None of the crimes he is alleged to have committed took place on or near campus, but this is nonetheless deeply unsettling. We are aware that this will have a significant impact on campus, within University Health Services, and on members of our community, particularly for those already living with trauma.

Eating Disorders

About Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are behavioral conditions characterized by severe and persistent disturbance in eating behaviors and associated distressing thoughts and emotions. Although we don’t know exactly what causes eating disorders, genetics, trauma, and societal pressures all contribute to their development. People experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, or addiction, may engage in disordered eating as a way to cope.

Body dissatisfaction is a major contributor to the development of eating disorders. Genetics,...

Community-Based Support Groups and Meetings

Community-Based Support Groups and Meetings

For a list of groups, including 12-step, that meet on or near campus please select a link to get current information on times and locations.

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)
Twelve-step recovery program for people who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. (562) 595-7831
adultchildren.org

Al-Anon
Twelve-step recovery program for relatives and friends affected by someone else’s drinking.

al-anonbythebay.org/find-a-meeting

ncwsa.org
(510) 528-4379...

Social Services and Nutrition Updates

Services Available

Brief counseling model has been adjusted to meet the immediate needs of students and to preserve the health of students and staff.

All initial visits with counselors are by phone or video.

New to Social Services? - Students who need support and do not have an assigned counselor should leave a voicemail at (510) 642-6074 to schedule a phone or video appointment.

Follow Up Appointments - Students who have scheduled follow-up appointments should check their secure messages for updates from their counselor.

If you have questions...