Question 1

What is Soluna, and what does it offer students?

Accepted Answer

Soluna is a free, confidential mental health platform funded by the California Department of Health Care Services through the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative. It offers telecoaching via text or phone with community health workers, peer specialists, substance misuse counselors, and behavioral health professionals, with no referrals or waitlists required.

Question 2

Is the Soluna platform really free? Are there any eligibility requirements?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Soluna is free and requires no referrals or waitlists. It is a state-provided resource available to UC students as part of California's CalHOPE program.

Question 3

What does the club actually do beyond promoting the app?

Accepted Answer

The club runs awareness campaigns, collaborates with the broader campus community, and advocates for university policies that better support student mental health at UC Berkeley.

Question 4

Does Soluna support non-English speakers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Soluna currently offers translation support in 19 languages through its contact center.

Question 5

Can members help spread the word about Soluna on campus?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the club distributes outreach materials including information packs, digital posters, social media posts, and email assets, all available for free download in English and Spanish.

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