Location: 3rd Floor, Tang Center, Room #3300,
2222 Bancroft Way
Hours: See Tang
Center Hours
Phone: 510-642-9494 |
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Online Screenings
Confidentiality
Fees
Groups and Self-Help
Meet the Staff
Training programs
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| About CPS |
Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) provides
brief counseling to students with personal, academic and career
concerns. Professional counselors can meet with students to talk
about a number of concerns such as: adjusting to school, deciding
on a career or major, dealing with family or relationship issues,
coping with personal crises. All undergraduate and graduate students
are eligible for CPS services, regardless of their insurance coverage |
| How to see a counselor |
To see a counselor for the first time,
students should call 642-9494. Students will be scheduled to speak
by telephone with a triage counselor, who will assist with appropriate
next steps. This might include a full in-person appointment (generally
available within 1 - 2 weeks), emergency counseling (available each
day 10 AM - 12 PM and 1- 5:30 PM for urgent concerns), group counseling
or a referral to other resources. See counseling
appointments for more information. |
| Brief Counseling |
For many concerns, meeting with a counselor
at CPS may be the best option. CPS offers short-term counseling
(up to 6 sessions) for individuals and groups. Groups
and workshops are available for concerns related to anxiety,
depression, stress as well as career decision-making. If the counseling
offered at CPS is not right for a student, we will help the student
find referrals in the community where sliding scale and low fee
options are available. There is no charge for the first six counseling
sessions. For missed appointments or cancelations less than 24 hours
in advance, there will be a $20.00 fee. |
| After hours |
For emergencies at night or on weekends,
students can call After Hours Assistance at 643-7197 for referral
information. In case of a life-threatening emergency, students should
go to the nearest hospital emergency department or call 911 (on-campus
or off-campus) if an ambulance is needed. The closest hospital emergency
room to campus is Alta Bates Hospital, 2450 Ashby Ave, just east
of Telegraph Ave. Also see Emergency
and Crisis. |
| If you are concerned
about another student |
Counselors are available to consult with students, faculty, and
staff regarding various psychological issues that may affect Berkeley
students. If you are concerned about a student, call CPS at 642-9494
for a telephone consultation. Between 8AM - 6PM counselors are
available to take your call. Please let us know the urgency of
your concern.
CPS also offers training and educational workshops to the campus
community to help faculty and staff better assist students. For
some helpful tips, see how
to help students in emotional distress
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| Online Mental Health Screenings |
University Health Services offers online
screenings for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, bipolar
disorder and post-traumatic stress. The screenings may help you
determine whether seeking professional consultation would be of
benefit to you. These free screenings are available to all UC Berkeley
students, staff and faculty members and are taken anonymously. |
| Confidentiality |
See Understanding
Counseling and Confidentiality. |
| Fees |
Access to CPS services is free to all
registered students. Students do not need to have purchased the
Student Health Insurance Plan to see a counselor. See Counseling
Fees |
| Groups and Self Help |
See the Calendar
of Groups and Workshops. Also see Twelve-Step
Programs On or Near Campus.
Upon request, the Counseling staff also provides workshops for
student groups, academic departments and administrative units
on a variety of psychological issues, as well as how to refer
students for counseling. Call 642-9494 to make a request.
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| Staff |
CPS staff is a multicultural group of professional counselors,
including psychologists, social workers, and advanced-level trainees.
We try to accommodate students' preferences regarding counselor
gender, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. See Counseling
Staff to learn more about the members of the staff
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| Training programs |
CPS offers APA
accredited internships, post-doctoral
fellowships, post-MSW
fellowships, and career
counseling internships. |
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