Services

Individual Consultation

All interactions with our office begin with a first meeting (in person or by phone) where we discuss concerns and clarify interests, issues and options through consultation or conflict coaching. Conflict coaching is a one-on-one service that can assist you to understand conflict and develop appropriate interaction strategies and interaction skills.

Two or Multiple-party Mediation

Mediation is a process in which two or more individuals who are part of the UCSF community voluntarily come together with a neutral third‐party to resolve a conflict or dispute, or to reach an understanding or agreement.

Our services are provided by trained, impartial mediators. Mediation is voluntary: all parties must agree to participate in mediation.

For more detail on our mediation services, please see the following:

Group Facilitation

We provide group facilitation for departments, units or teams experiencing conflict. We offer a variety of tools to address issues, identify styles, build trust, communicate better, collaborate, resolve conflict, or promote team building for a group or department. This is a voluntary, informal process to assist groups to move to resolution.

Training

We provide trainings tailored to requests, including skills building on communication, conflict management and team cohesion.

UCSF Office of the Ombuds

490 Illinois Street, 6th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94158

Contact Us — 8:30am to 5pm
Phone (preferred): (415) 502-9600
Email: [email protected]

The Office of the Ombuds welcomes everyone, including individuals with disabilities and language needs. 

Please let us know if you would like an accommodation for your meeting.