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This page includes information on:
emotional health and wellbeing
ergonomic resources
navigating family and work life
exercise and nutrition
caring for elders
Access free, confidential support from a licensed mental health professional through Be Well at Work - Employee Assistance. Appointments, including phone and video options are available, and can be scheduled:
By email - employeeassistance@berkeley.edu OR
By phone - 510-643-7754
Protect your health with your UC health plan, and the CDC's tips to prevent illness and prepare your household
Get support if you are experiencing personal financial impacts due to the pandemic
Stay active with Rec Sports Online - a collection of free resources, virtual classes, and videos (updated regularly)
Need extra food during this challenging time? Come pick up a bag of groceries.
Next pickup is Tuesday 6/2 from 2–4pm at Crossroads Dining Hall 2415 Bowditch Street, Berkeley
No need to sign up in advance, just show up and bring your Cal ID. Please wear a mask and practice 6 feet of physical distancing while waiting.
The Basic Needs Center, Staff Basic Needs Working Group, and Cal Dining are partnering to serve the specific needs of our staff, postdoc, and visiting scholar communities. You are also welcome to sign up for the all-community weekly distributions on other parts of campus and use other Basic Needs Center resources as needed. Please let us know how else we can support you through the Basic Needs Center feedback form.
Principles of Community
Principles of Community
We have been made aware of xenophobic acts on our campus and want everyone to know in no uncertain terms that this kind of behavior is wrong, goes against our values and violates our Principles of Community. If you experience this or any other form of race- or ethnicity-based targeting, please report it at our Stop Hate website. Now is the time to be practicing compassion and kindness, recognizing that each of us is operating in a state of uncertainty.
Self-care tips from Berkeley counselors:
Self-care tips from Berkeley counselors:
- Limit social media exposure; stay informed but also unplug
- Focus on what's within your control and avoid excessive worry
- Engage in physical activity
- Take deep full breaths
- Get fresh air; focus on your surroundings and use your 5 senses
- Develop a sleep routine that is relaxing and calming
- Eat balanced meals and stay hydrated
- Find creative ways to stay connected to your loved ones
- Engage in random acts of kindness and be compassionate
- Use hand washing as a mindful moment
Connect across campus with Berkeley at Home, which aims to foster community during social distancing
Choose a book from this list of suggested things to read while you’re at home, from UCB librarians
Watch a movie or documentary from this list of suggestions from the Division of Equity & Inclusion
Explore the thorough compilation of ideas in this Guide to Living Your Best Quarantined Life
From UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center:
From UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center:
Monthly Happiness Calendar, with a new link for each day - click here for the April 2020 Happiness Calendar
Weekly video guide to calm and connection in the COVID-19 storm - click here to see the first video
Six Daily Questions to Ask Yourself in Quarantine - click here to see the daily questions
Take a break with this live stream featuring Annie and Grinnell, the Peregrine Falcons nesting on top of the historic Campanile!
Take a break with this live stream featuring Annie and Grinnell, the Peregrine Falcons nesting on top of the historic Campanile!
Take a deep breath,
Take a deep breath,
or several
or several
"Whether it be the minor stressors of the everyday concerns, or the real threat of coronavirus, it’s important to nourish your well-being as a buffer and build your resilience. Learning to cope with stress has never been more important for your health."
Cartoon by James Chapman
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