This consultant can evaluate your need for medication in conjunction with ongoing therapy. Our staff offer consultation to the University community. This service ranges from working with residence hall staff about student concerns to consulting with other departments about staff development programs, working environments, or interpersonal relationships. Our staff is also available to discuss concerns which friends and families may have about their loved ones. Due to the loss of confidentiality, we do not and will not conduct consultative services through email.
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The CAPS community education service provides opportunities for members of the University community to participate in educational programs with members of our staff on topics such as multiculturalism, diversity, stress management, women's issues, promoting mental health, self-esteem, etc. Contact the CAPS outreach coordinator at 575-5276 for more information. The CAPS unit has been continuously involved in the training of graduate and professional students in clinical psychology , social work , and counselor education since its formation in 1982. A training appointment with CAPS provides the trainee with a full exposure to college mental health and counseling services, educational programs, and consultations. Basic courses in psychotherapy and counseling are prerequisites, as is approval for field placement by the trainee's academic training program.