Presently, the Staff Ombuds Office is experiencing significant staff vacancies. While the campus is considering how to move the office forward, the ability to provide responsive service at this time will be quite limited. Our office will not be accepting any new ombuds cases, but we are encouraging visitors to complete an intake wherein they will be placed on a waiting list until we have sufficient personnel to properly conduct conflict management services. In the meantime, do not hesitate to pursue other confidential resources such as Employee Assistance and Path to Care. For offices of record, the OPHD and Whistleblower departments, just to name a few, are beneficial resources. For navigational assistance, please visit supportal.berkeley.edu.
The Staff Ombuds Office provides a confidential place for employees to discuss and clarify concerns, identify options, and discover problem-solving strategies to constructively navigate and overcome workplace disputes and problems.
![The] Ombuds office became an invaluable workplace resource for me. I am learning so much each time we communicate.](https://staffombuds.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/styles/openberkeley_widgets_spotlight_full/public/general/quote_3_0.png?itok=R0AmwM4p)
![The Ombudsperson] helped me sort through options I wouldn’t have thought of or considered and was so supportive and empathetic](https://staffombuds.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/styles/openberkeley_widgets_spotlight_full/public/general/quote_5_0.png?itok=s2hEpuAi)
![The Ombudsperson] made me comfortable as a person of color. I could let my ethnic-ness be there with no judgment [or] code-switc](https://staffombuds.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/styles/openberkeley_widgets_spotlight_full/public/general/quote_6_0.png?itok=RTrY2YzQ)
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Mental Health Awareness Month
Throughout the month of May, Be Well at Work will offer faculty and staff workshops and activities aimed at understanding and supporting your mental health. On May 1, 2024, Employee Assistance will kick off the month by hosting Mental Health Awareness Day The day will include virtual workshops highlighting mental health education and well-being strategies, as well as in-person experiential activities aimed at caring for your mental health (e.g. Pet Hugs, hula hoops, and sidewalk chalk). Join and participate in a few of the activities offered on May 1 and throughout the month!
