Below are quick links for those who may need assistance on specific topics. If you need additional assistance, please contact Joanna Villegas (they/them) by phone at (510) 230-3254 or by email at joannavillegas@berkeley.edu. While GenEq doesn't provide counseling, we can provide advising to support you with finding the resources, community and the information you are seeking.
You may also consider connecting with a counselor at University Health Services (The Tang Center) - students contact Counseling and Psychological Services and staff/faculty contact Employee Assistance.
Coming Out as LGBTQ+
If you're looking for support because you would like to come out, have recently come out, or think you might be LGBTQ+, read through our coming out resources to see if you can find what you're looking for. If you don't find what you need, contact one of our staff people!
Trans Resource Hub
Take a look at the new Transgender Resources Hub, which covers a range of information from student and staff groups, gender affirming healthcare, restrooms, to changing your name on your school ID. If you don't find what you need, contact one of our staff people
Dating Violence, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence, Stalking and Invasion of Privacy
Campus resources for crisis support for those experiencing sexual harassment, sexual violence, dating/intimate partner violence, stalking, and/or invasion of privacy include access to confidential support resources through the following:
PATH to Care Advocacy appointments are available to UC Berkeley students, staff, and faculty impacted by SVSH. Survivors can call (510) 642-1988 or email ptcadvocates@berkeley.edu
Urgent Same-Day Counseling For Students in Crisis is available through Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) by calling (510) 642-9494 Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm. After hours, students can call the After Hours Support Line at (855) 817-5667
At anytime, survivors can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline 800.656.HOPE (4673)
Emergency: If there is an immediate threat to health or safety, call 911.
Report a Hate Crime
You can report a hate crime or bias-driven incident through the Office for the Prevention of Harassment & Discrimination.
Can I get support for my student group?
If you are interested in starting a student group and would like our support, then please stop by our offices or visit the Organization Advising & Student Involvement Services (OASIS) Office. Registering enables groups to reserve campus facilities for group meetings and apply for funding from campus sources.
GenEq sponsors a number of student initiated groups, but registration is not required for GenEq sponsorship; informal groups may also seek assistance through GenEq. Our office often collaborates with numerous student groups on various projects throughout the year.