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    "Drop-In" Consultations for MCC & bridges


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    In conjunction with the Wellness Initiative, bridges Multicultural Resource Center, Multicultural Community Center (MCC), and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), we are very excited to offer a community-based and accessible space for students to connect with counseling and wellness services.

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    SERVICES & ELIGIBILITY

    For questions regarding outreach programming or planning workshops for SPRING 2024, you may contact Dr. Aranda via email: wellnesscoordinator@berkeley.edu.

    ** Are you a MCC or bridges community member? You may be eligible for 8 free counseling sessions via the Mantra pilot, which is a virtual service provided exclusively for our students. Eligibility is determined by Dr. Aranda, who can walk you through the steps to sign-up. Send an email to wellnesscoordinator@berkeley.edu or sign-up for a 1:1 consultation below; ***

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    bridges and MCC students seeking an informal drop-in counseling consultation or to connect with Dr. Aranda regarding mental health, wellness, and spirituality related topics are invited to sign up for a 30-minute slot in the calendar below. Appointments are available in-person or virtual (video/phone).

    a) TUESDAY in-person drop-in is located in HFA D29D, inside the bridges resource center.
    b) WEDNESDAY in-person drop-in is located at the Multicultural Community Center, Walker's Corner (aka the farthest side room, across from the kitchen).
    C) THURSDAY OR FRIDAY options are ZOOM or phone only. Dr. Aranda will send you the zoom link the day of your sign-up.

    b) If choosing video, on a day when Dr. Aranda is available in-person, when you sign up for your slot, write video in the notes box. Then on the day/time of your appointment Dr. Aranda will send you the zoom link to access the session.
    c) If selecting phone, when you sign up for your slot, please put your phone number in the notes box so that Dr. Aranda will know how to reach you for your appointment.

    If you get lost on your way to your drop-in, or need to reach Dr. Aranda you can text or call her directly at 510-664-5162.
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    If Dr. Aranda's schedule does not fit your needs, please visit https://uhs.berkeley.edu/counseling/letstalk/schedule to see the schedules for other on-campus providers (There are many great ones to choose from!).

    Students may also contact CAPS directly for a same-day single counseling session, call (510) 642-9494.

    **All urgent matters are also advised to contact CAPS directly as drop-in services with Dr. Aranda are not for urgent issues.


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    (3/25-3/29) *CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK* Tuesday (4/2) @ HFA D29D Wednesday (4/3) @ MCC Walker's Corner Tuesday (4/9) @ HFA D 29D Wednesday (4/10) @ MCC Walker's Corner
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    11-11:30am
    11:35-12:05 pm
    1:15-1:45pm
    2:00-2:30pm
    2:45-3:15pm
    3:30-4:00pm
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