Housing security

If you or someone you know is experiencing housing insecurity, there are resources available. Some resources differ for students and employees.

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Student resources

Basic Needs Center(link is external)

Basic Needs Center provides prevention, education & emergency relief programs in the core areas of basic needs: food security, housing security & financial stability.

In addition, the Basic Needs Center provides a list of community resources for graduate students(link is external).

Student Legal Services(link is external)

For help with matters such as landlord-tenant disputes and evictions, Student Legal Services advises currently registered Cal students regarding their legal questions, rights, and obligations.

Employee resources

Be Well at Work - Employee Assistance(link is external)

Be Well at Work - Employee Assistance(link is external) provides no-cost confidential counseling and referral for UC Berkeley faculty, staff, visiting scholars, and postdocs. Employee Assistance can help you get connected to resources.

List of community resources for staff(link is external)

From the Basic Needs Center.

Housing insecurity due to relationship violence

If you are experiencing housing instability or your house is not safe due to relationship violence (dating or domestic violence), the PATH to Care Center(link is external) can help (available to students, staff, and faculty). For urgent support, please call the Care Line (available 24 hours, 7 days a week) at 510-643-2005. For more resources, please refer to the Sexual Violence page.

Topics

Basic needs topic page, Portfolio topic page, Personal support services topic page