Virtual "Let's Talk" Consultations for Student Parents / Caregivers

Welcome! Bienvenid@s! I'm Nancy Tavolacci-Arista, a bilingual licensed clinical social worker and counselor at UC Berkeley's University Health Services.
You've reached my WeJoinIn page to sign up for Virtual Let's Talk Consultations (zoom audio or video).

The CAPS Let's Talk program provides easy access to informal, brief (20 min), consultation sessions with mental health professionals from UC Berkeley's University Health Services. Consultations are free and there is no paperwork to complete. 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. These particular drop-in hours have been created especially for UCB students who are also parents and caregivers. These consultation time slots can be for you to check in informally with me to discuss and get tips on stress management, self-care, work-life balance, parenting, your child's development and behavior, other life stressors and/or resources you are looking to connect with in the community.

To access this service, simply fill out your name in an open drop-in slot and specify if you would like a phone call or a video appointment via Zoom. To join me via zoom simply connect via my personal link at that date/time (zoom link: https://berkeley-uhs.zoom.us/my/nancy.tavolacci) If you prefer phone, I will call you from a blocked number at the designated time. If none of the times listed below work for you, please visit our Let's Talk program website to view the full schedule: https://uhs.berkeley.edu/counseling/letstalk/schedule

**IMPORTANT**
- Please do not sign up for a Let's Talk consultation if you are experiencing a life threatening crisis. For urgent issues, crisis counseling is available Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm by calling CAPS and requesting an urgent support counselor (510) 642-9494. For support after hours, please call our 24/7 line at (855) 817-5667.
- Please be aware that if you’re no longer able to make it, canceling the slot is important as it will make the consultation available to another student.
- Although Let’s Talk consultations are with mental health professionals, they are not formal therapy sessions and do not constitute mental health treatment. If you would like to schedule a therapy appointment with CAPS, please call (510) 642-9494. For specialty therapy appointments (e.g., Eating Disorders, Alcohol & Other Drugs, IPV) or questions/assistance related to a medical withdrawal, please call the Social Services department at UHS (510) 642-6074.

I'm looking forward to connecting with you!

In community,
Nancy Tavolacci-Arista, LCSW
University Health Services Tang Center
UC Berkeley
Huichin Ohlone Land