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I need resources for my basic needs…


The Basic Needs Center provides students with many different forms of in-person and virtual support. The main categories of student aid fall under housing, finances, and food insecurity. Detailed information and contacts can be found on the Basic Needs Center website. More information on the resources provided are listed below with links to each resource. Urgent support (for students who are currently unhoused) can be accessed through the basic needs assistance form.

Food:

Other Residential Resources

  • The ASUC Student Advocate’s Office (SAO) 642.6912

    Center for Student Conduct 643.9069

    Office for the Prevention of Harassment & Discrimination 643.7985

    Ombudsperson for Students 642.5754

  • University Health Services (main line) 642.2000

    Advice Nurse (University Health) 643.7197

    Alta Bates Hospital (Emergency) 204.1303

    Counseling and Psychological Services 642.9494

    WarnMe (automated information) 1.800.705.9998*

  • BearWALK Escort (Dusk to 3 a.m.)

    Call 15 minutes before you need the escort. 642.WALK (2-9255)*

    Door-to-Door Shuttle (3 to 5:30 a.m.) 642.9255*

    Bears That Care (bystander intervention) 541.9530

    Campus Police Non-Emergency 642.6760*

  • Basic Needs Center

    https://basicneeds.berkeley.edu/home