Incident Response and Support

Who to contact in case of an emergency

• Contact local emergency services.
• Contact your student's local abroad program in-country support staff.
• UC Berkeley Police Department: [phone]. UCPD will then notify Berkeley Study Abroad if support from our office is needed.
• If necessary, locate the nearest U.S. embassy.

Emergency action plan

Each Berkeley Summer Abroad and Berkeley Global Internship participant will receive an Emergency Action Plan relevant to their program and location. The Emergency Action Plan will include emergency contact numbers, your 1 clear method of communication, and emergency assembly points. (sample template)

Mental health support

Even if you’ve never had mental health concerns before, that can change while you’re abroad. Anxiety, depression, mood swings, and more can be brought on or exacerbated by not only culture shock, but also time zone changes, jet lag, separation from your family and friends, and spending time alone.

Student Mental Health Tools

• Option 1: Call the travel assistance numbers on your CHUBB Travel Insurance card to access mental health/therapy appointments, referrals to local doctors, reimbursements and more. 
• Option 2: Students with SHIP can use Berkeley SHIP abroad flier for assistance finding mental health providers abroad and reimbursement instructions.
• Crisis Counseling & Support:  [phone], available 24/7

Reporting Title IX incidents

If you've experienced sexual violence (e.g., sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, stalking), sexual harassment, sex discrimination, or other prohibited Title IX conduct, support and guidance is available to you. To make a report to the UC Berkeley Title IX Coordinator, contact OPHD:

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]