Wellness Consultations

To specifically address the stigmatization of seeking help for mental health needs in the Muslim community, MMHI presents licensed clinicians from Khalil Center. Through this collaboration, MMHI was able to provide free and unlimited consultations to students across the campus community. Students are able to book, reschedule, or cancel appointments via an online scheduling system.

MmHI continues to offer unlimited 30 or 60 minute consultations on weekdays and Saturdays with three Khalil Center Counselors, Dr. Ahmad Deeb, Sr. Heba El-Haddad, and Sumayyah Rawashdeh. All MMHI consultation hours are fully remote currently. This year, MMHI has extended its consultation services to the summer in the form of phone consultations.

To sign-up for drop-in hours, please visit: https://oncehub.com/calmmhi

Ummah Talks

Ummah Talks are lecture-style conversations on topics that are timely, relevant, and meaningful for Muslim students navigating life at UC Berkeley. Each session offers a chance to learn from Islamic tradition and contemporary perspectives while engaging in discussion with peers. Past topics have ranged from self-care and spiritual well-being, to balancing multiple identities, to navigating personal relationships, and much more.

Ummah Talks provide students with a space to reflect, ask questions, and explore diverse challenges together, to strengthen our campus ummah with knowledge, compassion, and shared experience.

Workshops

Intermittently throughout the school year, MMHI collaborates with off-campus organizations to deliver free workshops and trainings catered to Cal’s Muslim community. These workshops are designed to address topics that, due to cultural stigma and barriers, are not adequately discussed in traditional Islamic settings but are crucial to the health of our community. In the past MMHI has hosted trainings that explained how to support sexual assault survivors and how to develop safer spaces for informed sexual health decision making. We also host a pre-marital workshop annually that discusses healthy dynamics of a partnership and how to identify toxic behaviors. All workshops are hosted by highly trained professionals and are followed by a Q&A session. We welcome students from any and all faiths and cultural backgrounds to attend these events.

Socials

Our Socials are some of the most popular MMHI events, designed to be super fun and a great way to meet others in the Cal Muslim community. These gatherings give students a chance to step away from academics, recharge, and build lasting friendships in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

In the past, we’ve organized a wide variety of activities, from climbing, hiking, and basketball, to dodgeball and other exciting events. Socials are often held separately for brothers and sisters, ensuring that everyone feels comfortable and included while still enjoying the energy of the larger campus community.

Whether you’re looking to try something new, get active, or simply connect with others who share your values, MMHI socials are the perfect space to unwind, laugh, and strengthen bonds within our community.