Upcoming Events at UHS

• 10/1: Disability Awareness Month, Pilipinx American Heritage Month
• 10/1: Enrollment holds for non-compliance for TB and non-COVID Immunizations posted to Cal Central (impacts Spring 2023 enrollment)
• 10/6: Drop-in Nutrition Counseling
• 10/7: Flu Vaccine and COVID Booster Clinic at UHS
• 10/10: Indigenous Peoples' Day, World Mental Health Day
• 10/17: Flu Vaccine and COVID Booster Clinic at UHS
• 10/17 - 10/21: Do You! Week at UC Berkeley
• 10/18: Flu Vaccine and COVID Booster Clinic at UHS
• 10/25: Drop-in Nutrition Counseling
• 10/31: Halloween

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UHS Resource Spotlight: The Sexual Health Education Program (SHEP)

The Sexual Health Education Program (SHEP) empowers students to feel comfortable with their bodies and make informed decisions about sex.

Weekly Sexpert Clinic

Students can meet one-on-one (and/or with their partner) with a trained Sexpert (peer sexual health educator) on Fridays from 12-3 pm in Health Promotion (2nd floor of UHS) to 1) Discuss sexual decision-making, sexual communication, safer sex, and contraceptive options, and 2) Get a free and anonymous HIV antibody test. Schedule an appointment through the eTang portal.

Free Home STI Test Kits

Drop by the Health Promotion Office (2nd floor of UHS) on Mondays from 10 am to 12 pm to pick up your free kit which tests for chlamydia and gonorrhea. The kits do not require a medical appointment with a doctor and are available for the fall 2022 semester only. Please ask for Robin Mills at the front desk. 

Reminder: COVID Booster and Flu Vaccine Clinics

We are hosting COVID booster and flu vaccine clinics for UC Berkeley students between 9 - 11 am or 1 - 4 pm on:

• Friday, October 7, 2022
• Monday, October 17, 2022
• Tuesday, October 18, 2022
• Tuesday, November 8, 2022
• Monday, November 21, 2022
• Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Please note:

• COVID boosters are free for all UC Berkeley students but appointments are required (schedule on eTang).
• Flu shots are $40 for non-SHIP students and free for students with SHIP and appointments are not required.

Health Opportunity Fund for UC Berkeley Students

The Health Opportunity Fund (HOF) at UC Berkeley is back!

This year, HOF is providing eligible students $200 to offset costs at University Health Services (UHS). HOF is available on a first-come, first-served basis through May 12, 2023, or until the pool of funds is exhausted, whichever comes first. Find out if you qualify for HOF funding and how to use funds at uhs.berkeley.edu/hof.

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Tips for staying safe on Halloween

If you are planning on partying this Halloween, remember these party safe tips to help you keep a fun night from turning into a scary situation. 

• Make a plan - Before going out, make a plan and stick to it. Do your best to stay with your established group. Watch out for each other and get home safely.
• Keep an eye out - Be alert and notice risky behaviors and situations. Trust your gut. Know the warning signs of alcohol poisoning and the steps to take to help your friends if they need it.
• Pick your poison - Don't mix substances. Make sure you're pacing yourself when drinking alcohol. Stay hydrated, know your limits, and watch your drink at all times. 
• Respect community guidelines - Be respectful of the policies and expectations of the spaces you are in. Avoid social, academic, financial, and legal regrets.

Student Resources - Save these numbers in your phone!

• Emergencies: 911 or (510) 642-3333 (UCPD)
• BearWalk Escort (Dusk-2:30 am) or Door to Door Service (3-6 am): (510) 642-9255
• UCPD non-emergency number: (510) 642-6750
• City of Berkeley Police non-emergency number: (510) 981-5900
• PartySafe Toolkit and more are available at uhs.berkeley.edu/partysafe.

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