Our mental health support program provides a confidential space for undocumented students to be seen by a licensed psychologist who will collaborate with them on an individual wellness plan. Support varies by each student's need.
Wellness Workshops and Support Group
Wellness Workshops and Support Group offered every semester. Please sign up for the USP newsletter to receive updates on these offerings.
Scheduled Appointments
To schedule a counseling appointment outside of drop-in hours, call one of our confidential phone numbers and leave a voicemail with your name and SID:
- Bianca Barrios-Montoya, PhD – (510) 664-5342
- Diana Peña, PhD – (510) 664-7483
Drop-ins (aka Let's Talk)
Drop-in (aka Let’s Talk) is an informal brief consultation with one of our licensed mental health providers. Attending drop-in does not mean you have agreed to enter formal counseling or psychotherapy. The consult could be problem solving, questions about counseling, and/or setting up a future appointment, among other things.
To sign up for a Virtual Let’s Talk appointment with Bianca or Diana, go to wejoinin.com/USPmentalhealth and click on the “USP Mental Health Drop-In” sheet.
Crisis and Urgent Support
If you're in crisis or you have urgent needs, help is available at the Tang Center (University Health Services, UHS) on a drop-in basis, Mondays-Fridays, 10am - 5pm.
For urgent mental health concerns when UHS is closed:
- Call the Student After Hours Counseling Line at 855-817-5667 or (877) 211-3686.
- Find a local emergency room. The closest to campus is Alta Bates Hospital, 2450 Ashby Ave., just east of Telegraph Ave.
- Call a non-university affiliated crisis/suicide prevention hotline:
- Crisis Support Services of Alameda County: (800) 309-2131
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK (8255)
- Resources and information on suicide prevention