You deserve safety, respect, and care, always.
There are many people at UC Berkeley who are committed to helping you.
Time-Sensitive Considerations
The initial days after experiencing violence can be confusing and you may be faced with some difficult decisions. Immediately after experiencing physical violence, you may want to consider seeking medical attention and preserving forensic evidence for reporting. More information about these time-sensitive options is below. You do not have to make decisions on your own. Contact the PATH to Care Center for assistance and support.
For emergencies, call 911.
Do you need medical attention?
After experiencing harm, you may wish to seek medical attention to treat any possible injuries, get tested for STI exposure, and potentially complete evidence collection. You may call the Care Line to speak with a confidential advocate, who can coordinate transportation to an appropriate local healthcare facility for medical care and/or forensic evidence collection, assist in navigating reporting requirements and options, and accompany you to provide emotional support throughout the process. Important note: Medical staff are Mandated Reporters, and required to report to the police any physical evidence of a violent crime (such as bruising, tearing, bleeding) observed during a physical exam. Listed below are healthcare facilities local to the UC Berkeley campus.
Highland Hospital
1411 E 31st St, Oakland, CA 94602 | Phone: (510) 437-4800
Highland Hospital is an approved medical facility for forensic evidence collection.
Urgent Care at University Health Services (UHS), Tang Center
2222 Bancroft Way (1st Floor) | Phone: 510-642-3188
For after-hours medical assistance, call UHS Advice Nurse at 510-643-7197. Urgent Care does not provide forensic evidence collection. Urgent Care staff can coordinate with a local hospital for forensic evidence collection.
Are you considering reporting and want to preserve evidence?
Evidence collection is a police process to collect and preserve possible evidence of a violent crime, and can only be done at approved sites within the county where the incident occurred. If a survivor of relationship violence or sexual assault is considering or wants to pursue criminal charges immediately or in the future, it is best if forensic evidence collection is conducted soon after an incident (usually within the first 72 hours, the earlier the better). You can call the 24-hour Care Line: 510-643-2005 for a confidential advocate to support you in receiving medical care and/or pursuing evidence collection, and reporting to local police. The closest approved site for evidence collection in Alameda County is Highland Hospital. If you are interested in having evidence collected:
• If possible, leave the area where the harm occurred undisturbed.
• It is recommended not to shower, bathe, wash hands, eat, drink or brush teeth.
• If possible, place each item of clothing in a separate paper bag (no plastic).
If possible, you may also choose to save text messages, records of phone calls, emails, pictures, notes, and gifts as evidence for a report.
Unsure of where to start?
You may want more information or to talk to someone confidentially as you decide what you’d like to do moving forward. Contact the PATH to Care Center for confidential support and consultation. An advocate can help you decide what's next, connect you to resources, and support you along the way.
PATH to Care Center (Confidential Resource)
Prevention | Advocacy | Training | Healing
For urgent 24/7 support, call the Care Line at 510-643-2005.
For appointments, call 510-642-1988 (answered Mon - Fri, 9am - 4:30pm)
Quick Links
Leave site quickly
For emergencies, call 911.
24/7 Care Line: 510-643-2005
For urgent support, contact the confidential PATH to Care Center.
Reporting to UC Berkeley
Contact the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination.
Connecting with resources
By Affiliation
At UC Berkeley, different resources can assist you based on your campus affiliation (whether you're a student, staff, faculty, alumnus, or unaffiliated but you were harmed by someone who is affiliated). You can also find information in the downloadable Where to Get Support Quick Guide for Students and Where to Get Support Quick Guide for Employees.
You don't have to find resources alone, contact the PATH to Care Center for assistance.
Important Note: Survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, sexual harassment, and stalking have the right to seek out private legal assistance or representation.
Undergraduate Student Resources
Confidential Resources
PATH to Care Center (Confidential)
Prevention | Advocacy | Training | Healing
For urgent confidential support 24/7, call the Care Line at 510-643-2005.
For appointments: 510-642-1988.
Website: care.berkeley.edu
Affirming, empowering, and confidential support for those who have experienced sexual harassment, emotional abuse, dating and intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sexual exploitation. Confidential advocates in the PATH to Care Center bring a non-judgmental, caring approach to exploring all options, rights, and resources.
PATH to Care serves anyone in the UC Berkeley community who has experienced harm related to sexual assault, dating and relationship violence, sexual harassment, stalking, and invasion of privacy (including current and former undergraduate and graduate/professional students, faculty, staff, visiting scholars, and those who were harmed by someone affiliated with UC Berkeley), even if the incident occurred prior to coming to UC Berkeley or off campus.
PATH to Care Center advocates are designated Confidential resources (they are NOT Responsible Employees.) In addition, advocates are certified as Sexual Assault Counselors and Domestic Violence Counselors, and therefore granted privilege (California Evidence Code Section § 1035-1036.2) (California Evidence Code Section §1037.1). You are encouraged to contact the PATH to Care Center for questions about confidentiality and privilege.
Social Services at University Health Services (UHS) Tang Center (Confidential)
Phone: 510-642-6074 | Website: uhs.berkeley.edu/social-services
Social Services offers a Satellite Office at University Village (UVA) | Phone: 510-520-7031
Social Services provides confidential individual counseling, group counseling, and consultation. There is no fee for counseling services. For after-hours emergency consultation with a counselor or crisis resource referrals, students may call 855-817-5667.
Visiting Scholars and Postdoctoral Appointees: uhs.berkeley.edu/insurance/information-visiting-scholars-postdocs
Ombuds Office for Students & Postdoctoral Appointees (Confidential)
Phone: 510-642-5754 | Website: sa.berkeley.edu/ombuds
The Ombuds Office is a confidential space where survivors can get help navigating informal and formal options and receive referrals to campus resources. The ombuds provides clarification on policy and procedures, assistance with academic accommodations, mediation and coaching on difficult situations. Visitors are empowered with information to make choices that best fit their needs.
Student Advocate's Office, ASUC (Confidential)
Phone: (510) 642-6912 |Website: advocate.berkeley.edu | Email: help@berkeleysao.org
The Student Advocate’s Office provides free, confidential, student-to-student casework services for undergraduate and graduate student survivors. Caseworkers are not responsible employees or mandated reporters, and can help survivors understand the resources and options they have available to them so they can make the best decisions for themselves. Casework services might include helping survivors report sexual harassment or sexual violence to the police or the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD), attending meetings and advocating for students, helping students file formal grievances, or connecting students to campus resources such as PATH to Care or counseling.
Student Advocate's Office staff are not Responsible Employees, however they do not have evidentiary privilege, and therefore may be compelled to reveal information by a court of law.
Student Legal Services (Confidential)
Phone: 510-664-7487 |Website: sa.berkeley.edu/legal
Advises currently registered UC Berkeley students regarding their legal questions, rights, and obligations.
Non-confidential Resources
Center for Support and Intervention (Responsible Employees)
Phone: 510-664-4250 | Website: sa.berkeley.edu/csi
The Center for Support and Intervention addresses prevention and intervention for harm and violence on campus, and provides support to students experiencing or causing distress in the campus community.
Gender Equity Resource Center (GenEq) (Responsible Employees)
Phone: 510-642-4786 | Website: geneq.berkeley.edu | To report a hate incident: stophate.berkeley.edu
A space for the Cal community to connect with resources and campus activites, explore issues of social justice, and form a community that values and welcomes difference. GenEq serves an entry point to access resources and/or report incidents of sexual, relationship, and hate violence.
Disabled Students' Program (Responsible Employees)
Voice: (510) 642-0518 | TTY: (510) 642-6376 | Website: dsp.berkeley.edu
Basic Needs Center
Lower level of MLK Student Union (BNorth), Suite 72 | Website: basicneeds.berkeley.edu
Physical resource hub for basic needs (food, housing, and economic security) resources and services serving students
Immigration and Legal Status Assistance
Berkeley International Office (Responsible Employees)
Website: internationaloffice.berkeley.edu
Undocumented Students' Program (Responsible Employees)
Website: Undocu.berkeley.edu
Reporting Resources
Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD)/ Campus Title IX Office (Reporting Resource)
Email: ask_ophd@berkeley.edu| Phone: 510-643-7985 | Website: ophd.berkeley.edu
The Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) is responsible for ensuring the University provides an environment for faculty, staff, and students that is free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence. OPHD oversees the process for the investigation and resolution of sexual harassment and sexual violence complaints against faculty, staff and students.
University of California Police Department (UCPD) (Reporting Resource)
1 Sproul Hall | 24-hour emergency line: 510-642-3333 | 24-hour non-emergency line: 510-642-6760 | Website: ucpd.berkeley.edu
UCPD has primary law enforcement jurisdiction on the campus of the University of California and associated university properties. The department is empowered as a full-service state law enforcement agency. If the incident occurred off-campus, UCPD can help a survivor coordinate with their local law enforcement agency.
Graduate Student Resources
Confidential Resources
PATH to Care Center (Confidential)
Prevention | Advocacy | Training | Healing
For urgent confidential support 24/7, call the Care Line at 510-643-2005.
For appointments, call the main office line 510-642-1988.
Website: care.berkeley.edu
Affirming, empowering, and confidential support for those who have experienced sexual harassment, emotional abuse, dating and intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sexual exploitation. Confidential advocates in the PATH to Care Center bring a non-judgmental, caring approach to exploring all options, rights, and resources.
PATH to Care serves anyone in the UC Berkeley community who has experienced harm related to sexual assault, dating and relationship violence, sexual harassment, stalking, and invasion of privacy (including current and former undergraduate and graduate/professional students, faculty, staff, visiting scholars, and those who were harmed by someone affiliated with UC Berkeley), even if the incident occurred prior to coming to UC Berkeley or off campus.
PATH to Care Center advocates are designated Confidential resources. (they are NOT Responsible Employees.) In addition, advocates are certified as Sexual Assault Counselors and Domestic Violence Counselors, and therefore granted privilege (California Evidence Code Section § 1035-1036.2) (California Evidence Code Section §1037.1). You are encouraged to contact the PATH to Care Center for questions about confidentiality and privilege.
Social Services at University Health Services (UHS) Tang Center (Confidential)
Phone: 510-642-6074 | Website: uhs.berkeley.edu/social-services
Social Services offers a Satellite Office at University Village (UVA) | Phone: 510-520-7031
Social Services provides confidential individual counseling, group counseling, and consultation. There is no fee for counseling services. For after-hours emergency consultation with a counselor or crisis resource referrals, students may call 855-817-5667.
Visiting Scholars and Postdoctoral Appointees: uhs.berkeley.edu/insurance/information-visiting-scholars-postdocs
Ombuds Office for Students & Postdoctoral Appointees (Confidential)
Phone: 510-642-5754 | Website: sa.berkeley.edu/ombuds
The Ombuds Office is a confidential space where survivors can get help navigating informal and formal options and receive referrals to campus resources. The ombuds provides clarification on policy and procedures, assistance with academic accommodations, mediation and coaching on difficult situations. Visitors are empowered with information to make choices that best fit their needs.
Student Advocate's Office, ASUC (Confidential)
Phone: (510) 642-6912 |Website: advocate.berkeley.edu | Email: help@berkeleysao.org
The Student Advocate’s Office provides free, confidential, student-to-student casework services for undergraduate and graduate student survivors. Caseworkers are not responsible employees or mandated reporters, and can help survivors understand the resources and options they have available to them so they can make the best decisions for themselves. Casework services might include helping survivors report sexual harassment or sexual violence to the police or the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD), attending meetings and advocating for students, helping students file formal grievances, or connecting students to campus resources such as PATH to Care or counseling.
Student Advocate's Office staff are not Responsible Employees, however they do not have evidentiary privilege, and therefore may be compelled to reveal information by a court of law.
Student Legal Services (Confidential)
Phone: 510-664-7487 |Website: sa.berkeley.edu/legal
Advises currently registered UC Berkeley students regarding their legal questions, rights, and obligations.
Non-confidential Resources
Center for Support and Intervention (Responsible Employees)
Phone: 510-664-4250 | Website: sa.berkeley.edu/csi
The Center for Support and Intervention addresses prevention and intervention for harm and violence on campus, and provides support to students experiencing or causing distress in the campus community.
Gender Equity Resource Center (GenEq) (Responsible Employees)
Phone: 510-642-4786 | Website: geneq.berkeley.edu | To report a hate incident: stophate.berkeley.edu
A space for the Cal community to connect with resources and campus activites, explore issues of social justice, and form a community that values and welcomes difference. GenEq serves an entry point to access resources and/or report incidents of sexual, relationship, and hate violence.
Disabled Students' Program (Responsible Employees)
Voice: (510) 642-0518 | TTY: (510) 642-6376 | Website: dsp.berkeley.edu
Basic Needs Center
Lower level of MLK Student Union (BNorth), Suite 72 | Website: basicneeds.berkeley.edu
Physical resource hub for basic needs (food, housing, and economic security) resources and services serving students
Immigration and Legal Status Assistance
Berkeley International Office (Responsible Employees)
Website: internationaloffice.berkeley.edu
Undocumented Students' Program (Responsible Employees)
Website: Undocu.berkeley.edu
Reporting Resources
Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD)/ Campus Title IX Office (Reporting Resource)
Email: ask_ophd@berkeley.edu| Phone: 510-643-7985 | Website: ophd.berkeley.edu
The Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) is responsible for ensuring the University provides an environment for faculty, staff, and students that is free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence. OPHD oversees the process for the investigation and resolution of sexual harassment and sexual violence complaints against faculty, staff and students.
University of California Police Department (UCPD) (Reporting Resource)
1 Sproul Hall | 24-hour emergency line: 510-642-3333 | 24-hour non-emergency line: 510-642-6760 | Website: ucpd.berkeley.edu
UCPD has primary law enforcement jurisdiction on the campus of the University of California and associated university properties. The department is empowered as a full-service state law enforcement agency. If the incident occurred off-campus, UCPD can help a survivor coordinate with their local law enforcement agency.
Staff & Faculty Resources
Confidential Resources
PATH to Care Center (Confidential)
Prevention | Advocacy | Training | Healing
For urgent confidential support 24/7, call the Care Line at 510-643-2005.
For appointments, call the main office line 510-642-1988.
Website: care.berkeley.edu
Affirming, empowering, and confidential support for those who have experienced sexual harassment, emotional abuse, dating and intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sexual exploitation. Confidential advocates in the PATH to Care Center bring a non-judgmental, caring approach to exploring all options, rights, and resources.
PATH to Care serves anyone in the UC Berkeley community who has experienced harm related to sexual assault, dating and relationship violence, sexual harassment, stalking, and invasion of privacy (including current and former undergraduate and graduate/professional students, faculty, staff, visiting scholars, and those who were harmed by someone affiliated with UC Berkeley), even if the incident occurred prior to coming to UC Berkeley or off campus.
PATH to Care Center advocates are designated Confidential resources. (they are NOT Responsible Employees.) In addition, advocates are certified as Sexual Assault Counselors and Domestic Violence Counselors, and therefore granted privilege (California Evidence Code Section § 1035-1036.2) (California Evidence Code Section §1037.1). You are encouraged to contact the PATH to Care Center for questions about confidentiality and privilege.
Be Well at Work/ Employee Assistance at UHS Tang Center (Confidential)
2222 Bancroft Way, Suite 3100 | Phone: 510-643-7754
Website: uhs.berkeley.edu/bewellatwork/employee-assistance
Provides free, confidential assessment, referral, and consultation services for UC Berkeley faculty, staff, visiting scholars, and postdoctoral appointees.
Visiting Scholars and Postdoctoral Appointees
Website: uhs.berkeley.edu/insurance/information-visiting-scholars-postdocs
Be Well at Work - Disability Management Services
2222 Bancroft Way, Suite 2100 | Phone: (510) 643-7921 | Website: uhs.berkeley.edu/bewellatwork/disability-management
Provides consultative services to faculty and staff with respect to disability issues impacting work.
Staff Ombuds Office (Confidential)
The Staff Ombuds Office is an independent department that provides strictly confidential, impartial and informal conflict resolution and problem-solving services for all Staff, Non-Senate Academics, and Faculty who perform management functions. The Staff Ombuds Office is a safe place to voice and clarify concerns, understand conflict situations, and find effective ways to respond. For survivors of violence, the Staff Ombuds Office can help you understand your rights, options, and resources.
Phone: (510) 642-7823 (2-STAF)
Website: staffombuds.berkeley.edu
Ombuds for Postdoctoral Appointees
Ombuds Office for Students & Postdoctoral Appointees (Confidential)
Phone: 510-642-5754 | Website: sa.berkeley.edu/ombuds
The Ombuds Office is a confidential space where survivors can get help navigating informal and formal options and receive referrals to campus resources. The ombuds provides clarification on policy and procedures, assistance with academic accommodations, mediation and coaching on difficult situations. Visitors are empowered with information to make choices that best fit their needs.
Non-confidential Resources
Senate Faculty Ombudspersons (OMB) (Responsible Employees)
The Senate Faculty Ombudspersons (OMB) are faculty who function as an “organizational ombuds,” providing peer advice on conflicts and disputes in a private and informal manner. OMB subscribes to a code of conduct ensuring impartiality and confidentiality, but is not a Confidential Resource in the sense of the UC Policy on SVSH. In this way OMB differs from Student and Staff Ombuds. Rather than being trained professional ombudspersons, OMB are Senate faculty members; as such, they are Responsible Employees (see section 7.3.1) who must notify OPHD if they learn about violations of the UC Policy on SVSH.
Website: academic-senate.berkeley.edu/committees/omb/faculty-ombudsperson
Office for Faculty Equity and Welfare (Responsible Employees)
The Office for Faculty Equity and Welfare can provide consultations, and welcomes conversations with:
- Assistant professors about the tenure process
- Faculty about equity and welfare
- Search committees about process
- Chairs/deans about challenging situations
- Academic personnel staff about policies
Website: ofew.berkeley.edu/consultation
Reporting Resources
Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD)/ Campus Title IX Office (Reporting Resource)
The Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) is responsible for ensuring the University provides an environment for faculty, staff, and students that is free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence. OPHD oversees the process for the investigation and resolution of sexual harassment and sexual violence complaints against faculty, staff and students.
Email: ask_ophd@berkeley.edu| Phone: 510-643-7985 | Website: ophd.berkeley.edu
University of California Police Department (UCPD) (Reporting Resource)
1 Sproul Hall | 24-hour emergency line: 510-642-3333 | 24-hour non-emergency line: 510-642-6760 | Website: ucpd.berkeley.edu
UCPD has primary law enforcement jurisdiction on the campus of the University of California and associated university properties. The department is empowered as a full-service state law enforcement agency. If the incident occurred off-campus, UCPD can help a survivor coordinate with their local law enforcement agency.
Alumni & Currently Unaffiliated Resources
Confidential Resources
PATH to Care Center (Confidential)
Prevention | Advocacy | Training | Healing
For urgent confidential support 24/7, call the Care Line at 510-643-2005.
For appointments, call the main office line 510-642-1988.
Website: care.berkeley.edu
Affirming, empowering, and confidential support for those who have experienced sexual harassment, emotional abuse, dating and intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sexual exploitation. Confidential advocates in the PATH to Care Center bring a non-judgmental, caring approach to exploring all options, rights, and resources.
PATH to Care serves anyone in the UC Berkeley community who has experienced harm related to sexual assault, dating and relationship violence, sexual harassment, stalking, and invasion of privacy (including current and former undergraduate and graduate/professional students, faculty, staff, visiting scholars, and those who were harmed by someone affiliated with UC Berkeley), even if the incident occurred prior to coming to UC Berkeley or off campus.
PATH to Care Center advocates are designated Confidential resources. (they are NOT Responsible Employees.) In addition, advocates are certified as Sexual Assault Counselors and Domestic Violence Counselors, and therefore granted privilege (California Evidence Code Section § 1035-1036.2) (California Evidence Code Section §1037.1). You are encouraged to contact the PATH to Care Center for questions about confidentiality and privilege.
Non-confidential Resources
Reporting resources
Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD)/ Campus Title IX Office (Reporting Resource)
Email: ask_ophd@berkeley.edu | Phone: 510-643-7985 | Website: ophd.berkeley.edu
The Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) is responsible for ensuring the University provides an environment for faculty, staff, and students that is free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence. OPHD oversees the process for the investigation and resolution of sexual harassment and sexual violence complaints against faculty, staff and students.
University of California Police Department (UCPD) (Reporting Resource)
1 Sproul Hall | 24-hour emergency line: 510-642-3333 | 24-hour non-emergency line: 510-642-6760 | Website: ucpd.berkeley.edu
UCPD has primary law enforcement jurisdiction on the campus of the University of California and associated university properties. The department is empowered as a full-service state law enforcement agency. If the incident occurred off-campus, UCPD can help a survivor coordinate with their local law enforcement agency.
Off-Campus and Community Resources
Confidential Resources
Family Violence Law Center (Confidential)
Crisis Line: 24-hour line 800-947-8301 | Website: fvlc.org
Provides support and legal assistance for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Bay Area Women Against Rape (Confidential)
Phone: 24-Hour Hotline, English and Spanish: 510-845-7273 | Website: bawar.org
Offers in-person counseling and hospital, police, and courtroom accompaniment for people impacted by sexual assault and rape. All services are confidential and free.
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Victim-Witness Assistance Program
1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 802, Oakland | Phone: 510-272-6180 | (Claims) Phone: 510- 272-5044 | alcoda.org/victim_witness
Department of Justice Sexual Assault Resources
Phone: 877-739-3895 (National Sexual Violence Resource Center) | Website: justice.gov/ovw/sexual-assault
Resources by Need
Medical Care
After experiencing harm related to sexual violence, you may wish to seek medical attention to treat any possible injuries, get tested for STI exposure, and potentially complete evidence collection. You may call the Care Line to speak with a PATH to Care Center confidential advocate, who can coordinate transportation to an appropriate local healthcare facility for medical care and/or forensic evidence collection, assist in navigating reporting requirements and options, and accompany you to provide emotional support throughout the process.
Important note: Medical staff are Mandated Reporters, and required to report to the police any physical evidence of a violent crime (such as bruising, tearing, bleeding) observed during a physical exam. Listed below are healthcare facilities local to the UC Berkeley campus.
Highland Hospital
Address: 1411 E 31st St, Oakland, CA 94602 | Phone: 510-437-4800 |Website: highlandahs.org
Full emergency care; approved site for forensic evidence collection after sexual assault or relationship violence. Evidence collection costs are covered for survivors of sexual and relationship violence.
Urgent Care at University Health Services (UHS), Tang Center
Address: 2222 Bancroft Way (1st Floor) | Phone: 510-642-3188 |Website: uhs.berkeley.edu/medical/urgent-care
Offers medical care to students, from 8 AM to 5 PM, 7 days a week during the academic year (5 days a week during the summer), regardless of insurance status. Provides treatment for potential injuries and to prevent sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. UHS is not an approved site to provide forensic evidence collection, however staff can coordinate that service with an approved hospital. Medical costs are covered for student survivors of sexual and relationship violence
For after-hours medical assistance, call UHS Advice Nurse at 510-643-7197.
Safety Planning & Safe Housing
Your safety is of the utmost importance. If you are concerned about your safety or the safety of others due to experiences of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, sexual harassment, or invasions of privacy, these resources can offer support:
PATH to Care Center (Confidential, on-campus)
For urgent 24/7 support, call the Care Line at 510-643-2005.
For appointments, call 510-642-1988 (answered Mon - Fri, 9am - 4:30pm)
Website: care.berkeley.edu
Affirming, empowering, and confidential support for those who have experienced sexual harassment, emotional abuse, dating and intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sexual exploitation. Confidential advocates in the PATH to Care Center bring a non-judgmental, caring approach to exploring all options, rights, and resources.
Family Violence Law Center (Confidential, off-campus)
Crisis Line: 24-hour line 800-947-8301 | Website: fvlc.org(link is external)
Provides support and legal assistance for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
The Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) (Reporting resource, on-campus)
Email: ask_ophd@berkeley.edu | Phone: 510-643-7985 | Website: ophd.berkeley.edu
The Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) is responsible for ensuring the University provides an environment for faculty, staff, and students that is free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence. OPHD oversees the process for the investigation and resolution of sexual harassment and sexual violence complaints against faculty, staff and students.
University of California Police Department (UCPD) (Reporting Resource, on-campus)
1 Sproul Hall | 24-hour emergency line: 510-642-3333 | 24-hour non-emergency line: 510-642-6760 | Website: ucpd.berkeley.edu
UCPD has primary law enforcement jurisdiction on the campus of the University of California and associated university properties. The department is empowered as a full-service state law enforcement agency. If the incident occurred off-campus, UCPD can help a survivor coordinate with their local law enforcement agency.
Financial and Basic Needs
UC Berkeley Basic Needs Center
Website: basicneeds.berkeley.edu | Location: Lower level of MLK Student Union (BNorth), Suite 72
The Basic Needs Center serves as a space for students to create community and access coordinated basic needs services.
The PATH to Care Center can offer assistance and referrals with financial and basic needs:
PATH to Care Center (Confidential, on-campus)
For urgent 24/7 support, call the Care Line at 510-643-2005.
For appointments, call 510-642-1988 (answered Mon - Fri, 9am - 4:30pm)
Website: care.berkeley.edu
Affirming, empowering, and confidential support for those who have experienced sexual harassment, emotional abuse, dating and intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sexual exploitation. Confidential advocates in the PATH to Care Center bring a non-judgmental, caring approach to exploring all options, rights, and resources.
Counseling and Emotional Support
Resources for students
Social Services, University Health Services (Confidential, on-campus)
Phone: 510-642-6074 | Website: uhs.berkeley.edu/social-services(link is external)
Social Services offers a Satellite Office at University Village (UVA) | Phone: 510-520-7031
Social Services provides confidential individual counseling(link is external), group counseling, and consultation. There is no fee for counseling services. For after-hours emergency consultation with a counselor or crisis resource referrals, students may call 855-817-5667.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), University Health Services (Confidential, on-campus)
Website: uhs.berkeley.edu/caps | Phone: 510-642-9494
Counseling after-hours support line: 855-817-5667
CAPS offers short term counseling for academic, career, and personal issues and also offers psychiatry services for circumstances when medication can help with counseling.
There is no charge to get started, and all registered students can access services regardless of their insurance plan.
Resources for employees
Be Well at Work Employee Assistance, University Health Services (Confidential, on-campus)
Phone: 510-643-7754 | Website:uhs.berkeley.edu/bewellatwork/employee-assistance
Provides free, confidential assessment, referral, and consultation services for UC Berkeley faculty, staff, visiting scholars, and postdoctoral appointees.
Academic & Workplace Accommodations
If you have been impacted by harm related to sexual assault, relationship violence, sexual harassment, or stalking, several departments on campus can assist you with requesting reasonable academic or workplace accommodations. Find more information about requesting a variety of academic accommodations on the Academic Accommodations hub website.
The SVSH policy identifies a number of appropriate measures, including but not limited to the following: excusing absences; issuing Incomplete grades; making reasonable academic and work adjustments in the areas of class sessions, exams, tests, projects, deadlines, field trips, and any other required activities; developing alternative assignments; and permitting test-taking and course attendance in alternative locations. If you are unsure of where to start, contact the PATH to Care Center for assistance.
UC Berkeley provides a number of workplace-related protections and resources for employees experiencing SVSH, including those required by applicable law. Employees are strongly encouraged to connect with a confidential resource, such as the PATH to Care Center, Employee Assistance, or local domestic violence agency, to discuss and request workplace resources. The University offers leaves for qualifying employees such as family medical leave for serious health conditions, and for an employee who is a victim of a crime or who is a family member of a victim, job-protected unpaid leave to court appointments, safety planning, medical and counseling services related to the crime. Employees are also eligible for reasonable workplace safety accommodations.
Resources for students, staff, and faculty
PATH to Care Center (Confidential, on-campus)
For urgent 24/7 support, call the Care Line at 510-643-2005
For appointments, call 510-642-1988 (answered Mon - Fri, 9am - 4:30pm)
Website: care.berkeley.edu
Affirming, empowering, and confidential support for those who have experienced sexual harassment, emotional abuse, dating and intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sexual exploitation. Confidential advocates in the PATH to Care Center bring a non-judgmental, caring approach to exploring all options, rights, and resources.
The Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) (Reporting resource)
Email: ask_ophd@berkeley.edu | Phone: 510-643-7985 | Website: ophd.berkeley.edu
The Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) is responsible for ensuring the University provides an environment for faculty, staff, and students that is free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence. OPHD oversees the process for the investigation and resolution of sexual harassment and sexual violence complaints against faculty, staff and students.
Find information about domestic violence and workplace accommodations in this Legal Aid at Work resource "Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault + My Job."
Resources for students
For more information about policies and resources regarding academic accommodations, see the Academic Calendar and Student Accommodations - Campus Policies and Guidelines website.
Social Services, University Health Services (Confidential, on-campus)
Phone: 510-642-6074 | Website: uhs.berkeley.edu/social-services(link is external)
Social Services offers a Satellite Office at University Village (UVA) | Phone: 510-520-7031
Social Services provides confidential individual counseling(link is external), group counseling, and consultation. There is no fee for counseling services. For after-hours emergency consultation with a counselor or crisis resource referrals, students may call 855-817-5667.
Disabled Students' Program (Responsible Employees)
Students who need disability-related academic accommodations, or have questions about their eligibility, should contact DSP.
Email: dsp@berkeley.edu | Voice: (510) 642-0518 | TTY: (510) 642-6376
Website: dsp.berkeley.edu
Resources for staff and faculty
For policies and resources regarding workplace accommodations, see the Human Resources Reasonable Accommodation and the Interactive Process website.
This resource, "Domestic Violence + My Job" explains relevant laws and options for employees seeking workplace accommodations.
Be Well at Work - Disability Management Services (Confidential)
Provides consultative services to faculty and staff for return-to-work initiatives and reasonable accommodation for faculty and staff who have or who may develop health issues that interfere with the ability to work
Website: uhs.berkeley.edu/bewellatwork/disability-management
Phone: 510-643-7921
Staff Ombuds Office (Confidential)
The Staff Ombuds Office is an independent department that provides strictly confidential, impartial and informal conflict resolution and problem-solving services for all Staff, Non-Senate Academics, and Faculty who perform management functions.
Website: staffombuds.berkeley.edu
Phone: 510-642-7823 (2-STAF)
Language translation services including ASL are available free of charge.
Office for Faculty Equity and Welfare (Responsible Employees)
The Office for Faculty Equity & Welfare (OFEW) is committed to the full participation in academic careers for all scholars, including individuals who are members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education such as women, ethnic minorities, religious minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender, and others.
Website: ofew.berkeley.edu
Email: ofew@berkeley.edu
Phone: 510-642-1935
People and Culture (Responsible Employees)
Website: hr.berkeley.edu/home
Reporting Options
For more information about reporting, see our Reporting Options page.
The Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) (Reporting resource, on-campus)
Email: ask_ophd@berkeley.edu | Phone: 510-643-7985 | Website: ophd.berkeley.edu
The Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) is responsible for ensuring the University provides an environment for faculty, staff, and students that is free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence. OPHD oversees the process for the investigation and resolution of sexual harassment and sexual violence complaints against faculty, staff and students.
University of California Police Department (UCPD)(link is external) (Reporting Resource, on-campus)
1 Sproul Hall | 24-hour emergency line: 510-642-3333 | 24-hour non-emergency line: 510-642-6760 | Website: ucpd.berkeley.edu
UCPD has primary law enforcement jurisdiction on the campus of the University of California and associated university properties. The department is empowered as a full-service state law enforcement agency. If the incident occurred off-campus, UCPD can help a survivor coordinate with their local law enforcement agency.
Healing
Many offices on campus collaborate to offer healing resources to those who have experienced sexual assault, relationship violence, sexual harassment, or stalking.
PATH to Care Center (Confidential, on-campus)
The PATH to Care Center offers a variety of healing services for individuals and communities. For more information, visit the PATH to Care healing website or contact them:
For urgent 24/7 support, call the Care Line at 510-643-2005
For appointments, call 510-642-1988 (answered Mon - Fri, 9am - 4:30pm)
Website: care.berkeley.edu
Social Services, University Health Services (Confidential, on-campus)
In addition to individual counseling and support, Social Services at UHS offers support groups and other healing services. For more information, contact Social Services:
Phone: 510-642-6074 | Website: uhs.berkeley.edu/social-services(link is external)
Social Services offers a Satellite Office at University Village (UVA) | Phone: 510-520-7031
Social Services provides confidential individual counseling(link is external), group counseling, and consultation. There is no fee for counseling services. For after-hours emergency consultation with a counselor or crisis resource referrals, students may call 855-817-5667.