Berkeley Wellness Center
Berkeley Wellness Center
Berkeley Wellness Center
Berkeley Wellness Center provides comprehensive outpatient mental health services, promoting recovery and wellness through evidence-based practices and holistic care in the heart of Berkeley.
Center Overview
Berkeley Wellness Center offers:
- Outpatient mental health services
- Psychiatric services
- Individual and group therapy
- Peer support programs
- Wellness activities
- Community integration
Service Components
Clinical Services
- Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
- Individual psychotherapy
- Group therapy programs
- Family therapy
- Couples counseling
- Psychological testing
Wellness Programs
- Mindfulness and meditation
- Yoga and movement therapy
- Art and expressive therapy
- Nutrition counseling
- Fitness programs
- Stress management
Peer Support
- Peer counseling
- Support groups
- Recovery coaching
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
- Alumni programs
- Mentorship
Program Offerings
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- 3-4 days per week
- 3 hours per day
- Group and individual therapy
- Skills training
- Family involvement
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
- 5 days per week
- 6 hours per day
- Comprehensive treatment
- Psychiatric services
- Meals provided
Standard Outpatient
- Weekly appointments
- Individual therapy
- Medication management
- Group options
- Flexible scheduling
Specialized Services
Trauma Recovery
- Trauma-focused CBT
- EMDR therapy
- Trauma support groups
- Body-based therapies
- Safety planning
Dual Diagnosis
- Integrated treatment
- Substance abuse counseling
- Relapse prevention
- 12-step integration
- Harm reduction
Young Adult Program
- Ages 18-25
- Transition support
- Life skills development
- Educational support
- Peer connections
Treatment Approaches
Evidence-Based Practices
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Holistic Approaches
- Integrative medicine
- Mindfulness-based interventions
- Somatic therapies
- Expressive arts
- Nature-based therapy
Community Integration
Community Partnerships
- UC Berkeley counseling collaboration
- Local healthcare providers
- Community organizations
- Educational institutions
- Employer partnerships
Outreach Programs
- Community education
- Mental health first aid training
- School-based services
- Workplace wellness
- Public speaking
Access & Enrollment
Eligibility
- Adults 18 and older
- Berkeley area residents (priority)
- Insurance or ability to pay
- Commitment to treatment
Intake Process
- Initial phone screening
- Comprehensive assessment
- Treatment planning
- Program matching
- Enrollment
Quality & Outcomes
Performance Metrics
- Client satisfaction scores
- Treatment completion rates
- Symptom improvement
- Functional outcomes
- Quality of life measures
Continuous Improvement
- Regular program evaluation
- Client feedback integration
- Staff development
- Evidence-based updates
- Innovation initiatives