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Sweet Potato Boats and Tuna Salad
Cook and follow along as our UHS Nutrition team puts together  two healthy, simple, and easy recipes.
A Mindful Moment
Join health and wellness coach, Meckell Milburn, for a deep breathing exercise. Deep breathing can help reduce stress and increase energy.
Comfort Food & Culture
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
We understand that students have a lot going on with finals and shelter-in-place. UHS is here to support you and we have a variety of services to meet your needs. 

NEW! Virtual Let's Talk Drop-in Consultations
What is Let's Talk? It's easy access to informal, brief, consultation sessions with mental health professionals. Sessions are  available Monday-Friday. See the schedule and learn more about Virtual Let's Talk.

Speaking with a therapist during Let's Talk can help you access support, gain perspective, explore resources and options, and discuss how therapy might be helpful. 

NEW! Virtual Mental Health Workshops 
Descriptions and Zoom links available on our new mental health workshops webpage.

For All UC Berkeley students
  • Wellness in Action - Thursday, May 7 
  • Support Connecting to an Off-Campus Mental Health Provider - Weekly on Tuesdays
For Specific Communities
  • Supporting One Another In the Time of a Pandemic, Xenophobia, and Remote Learning - Tuesday, May 12, for Students of Asian Descent
  • Cultivating Resilience and Nurturing our Spirit - Friday, May 8, for Black and Indigenous Students, and all Persons/Students of Color (BIPOC)
  • Wellness Workshop - Thursday, May 7, for Muslim Students
  • Grief and Common Responses during this Pandemic - Friday, May 8, in collaboration with the Educational Opportunities Program (for students who are: low income, first generation college students, or historically underrepresented)
CAPS Appointments Available!
Our counselors are available for telephone appointments from 10am-4pm, Monday-Friday. ALL UC Berkeley students get free sessions regardless of insurance.
  • For students new to CAPS: call (510) 642-9494 to schedule the initial phone call. 
  • Returning students can send a secure message to their counselor and set up a virtual therapy appointment.
  • For after-hours support, please call the 24/7 line at (855) 817-5667.
Free Guided Therapy Videos
Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) offers free guided therapy videos for all UC Berkeley students . Videos such as "Mindful Awareness," "Observing Thoughts," "States of Flow," "Light as a Feather," and much more are available.
Virtual Appointments
Access care remotely! 

Virtual phone and video appointments are available for medical concerns, psychiatry, counseling, health coaching, nutrition drop-in and more. See our current services page to learn how to access care. You do NOT need to be on SHIP to use our services.
RRR Week Tips
Being well helps you do well. See our top tips below and learn more on our  refresh for finals page.


Summer Break Reminders 
      • Remember to schedule virtual medical and mental health appointments, and refill your prescription before eligibility ends. 
      • SHIP 2019-20 ends July 31, 2020.
      • Note that UHS will be completely closed on weekends beginning Saturday, May 16. We will continue to be open M-F, 10am-4pm, offering virtual medical, mental health, and health coaching appointments.
See all the tips on our break reminders page. 
Services at the Tang Center for SHIP Dependents 
Starting May 1, 2020, UHS is now able to provide care at the Tang Center for any dependents who are over the age of 18 that are currently on the SHIP plan. Learn about what services we're offering dependents, how to access care, and how to pay for care on our webpage.
Believe you can and you're halfway there.
Good luck on finals! We believe in you!
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