The Sexual Health Education Program's (SHEP) mission is to empower students to feel comfortable with their bodies and make informed decisions about their sex and sexuality, including whether or not to be sexually active.
Services provided are inclusive of all races/ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and levels of sexual knowledge and experience.
The campus Survivor Support website provides information on how to get help, how to report, how to support a survivor and prevention efforts. View the Care at UHS for...
Taking a Public Health course is a thought-provoking way to learn about health while also earning academic credit.
Whether you want to learn more about particular health topics or are exploring a career in public health, we have classes that will hone your critical thinking skills and underscore the power of prevention in health care.
Academic Courses
Health Promotion staff serve as instructors of several general enrollment courses for Cal students. Below are courses we have offered in recent years; see the...
Recent policy changes in a number of states legalizing cannabis for medical and/or recreational use suggest a shift in societal attitudes and perceptions around cannabis. University Health Services takes a harm reduction approach to all substance use, including cannabis.
Cannabis Harm Reduction
If you are considering using cannabis, here are some tips that you can use to reduce your risk of harm and bad experiences:
Avoid cannabis smoke if possible. Cannabis smoke contains tar and toxins. The safest choice is to use a vaporizer. Take shallow puffs, not deep...
Professional health educators and student volunteers deliver a broad range of free services to the campus community.collapse allexpand all Consultation & Training
We bring health promotion expertise to campus and community colleagues around critical student health issues, both individually and through key campus committees, such as:...
Did you see last week's Berkeleyside article about the rise in alcohol abuse statistics at Cal?
This article states that according to statistics, alcohol abuse is increasing at UC Berkeley. The impression that gives is that UC Berkeley's alcohol problem is essentially getting worse and more students are experiencing alcohol-related problems. Whereas the number of alcohol-related incidents reported by the...
Are you a resident at Units 2, 3, or 4 and interested in a unique chance to engage with a community of passionate peers in various health issues relevant to college students? Apply to be a Health Worker and make an impact on the well-being of your fellow Bears in your residential community! Contact Karen Hughes at khughes@berkeley.edu or call (510) 643-9073.
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response 