Need Counseling? The Berkeley High Health Center is a wonderful resource to know about. If you ever need to talk to anyone or need help, feel free to visit the Health Center. Below you will be able to find all of the information that you might need about the Health Center:

Learn about a recent health information privacy breach that took place at the Berkeley High School Health Center.

Call or drop-in for an appointment:

HOURS:

Monday                   10:00am – 4:00pm (closed 1:00pm-2:00pm for lunch)

Tuesday–Friday       8:30am-4pm (closed 12:15pm-1:15pm for lunch)

Phone: (510) 644-6965
Location: Room H105

SERVICES OFFERED:

FIRST AID

·        Treatment of minor illnesses & injuries ·        Immunizations ·        Referrals to on-going care

MEDICAL

·        Screening & treatment of STD’s ·        Reproductive & sexual health services ·        HIV Prevention & Testing ·        Referrals to community providers

HEALTH EDUCATION

·        Reproductive and sexual health education ·        Healthy relationship counseling ·        STI/HIV education, testing, and prevention ·        Alcohol, tobacco, and drug prevention

COUNSELING/THERAPY

· Individual & group counseling ·        Crisis intervention ·        Relationship counseling ·        Family counseling ·        Stress management ·        Depression

You might want to come to counseling if you…

·        … want a space that’s safe and confidential to talk (about anything) ·        …are feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, or nervous about things going on in their life, or are just feeling down ·        …have had a difficult thing happen to them or someone they know or love ·        …are questioning their sexual orientation or gender expression ·        …are experiencing racism or any other form of discrimination

*If you are experiencing a crisis, you can call Crisis Support Services at 1-800-309-2131 or the Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-8255.  In case of a life threatening situation, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room*

Mission: The Berkeley High School Health Center empowers teens to take responsibility for their physical, emotional, and social health by engaging their strengths, experiences, and knowledge. The Health Center provides access to culturally appropriate care through a combination of direct services, partnerships, and referrals to community resources.