How do I sign up for services?
For all services offered at CAPS, please sing into OWL, select Counseling and Prevention Services, select an appointment time for a Request for Service appointment and complete the attached form. Students can also complete this intake process in person by attending during our walk in hours (M-F, 2-4pm) and completing the request with a clinician. A service request includes reading and signing our Professional Disclosure when you first arrive at the CAPS office in 107 Eickhoff, which describes our practice and some important items for you to consider.
What are your hours?
The reception area, shared with Student Health Services, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. CAPS provides counseling from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
Do I have to have a serious psychological problem to come to CAPS?
No. Students come to our Services to discuss a wide range of problems. Some do have more serious psychological difficulties. Students are encouraged to come in to discuss any type of concern — examples include roommate difficulties, loneliness, relationships, lack of self-confidence, procrastination, sexual orientation, gender identity concerns, grief, and cultural/ethnic issues.
Will anyone be told that I have come to the CAPS?
No. CAPS has a strict confidentiality policy and will not release information regarding contact with a student without permission from the student except in a serious psychiatric emergency. It is the student’s right to choose whether to discuss they’re coming to CAPS with parents, friends, academic advisors, or prospective employers.
What happens when I complete my brief, individual counseling?
For students who request additional counseling, we provide referrals to appropriate agencies and private practitioners in the local community. There are no session limits to group counseling. Emergency care is always available.