Psychiatrists are available to follow the medication needs of students with any acute or chronic mental health problems. Programs are also available on sports psychology, eating disorders, and depression. Psychiatrists from CAPS are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for any crisis or emergency. In addition to the specific services and problem areas mentioned above, the Counseling and Psychiatric Service is available to assist with a broad range of needs. These needs include substance abuse and dependency, bereavement, relationship issues, issues of sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual and physical abuse, coping with physical disability, with chronic and serious illness, and with family problems, such as anticipated or actual consequences of divorce.
Some students come only for consultation about how to help a friend or family member.
Any personal issue that is troubling a student may be discussed in counseling. All CAPS records are strictly confidential. No information about any student goes on any academic record. Typically, the only way others would become aware of your seeing a counselor would be if you told them. All full-time undergraduate or graduate students are eligible for services.