About the Department
Location
Our Central Office is located in the Cowell Student Health Center building in the East Wing on the second floor, above the pharmacy. CAPS counseling staff are situated in various locations on campus, including the colleges and Family Student Housing. View Counseling Services to set up an appointment.
Who We Are
CAPS is staffed by clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, registered nurses, doctoral interns, and postdoctoral fellows. While all of our staff are familiar with issues affecting university students and are trained in and motivated to provide services from a place of multicultural humility, some of our staff have special focus areas and additional training around addressing particular issues and working with specific student populations. (See our "Meet Our Staff" page for more information.)
When to Contact CAPS
UCSC students contact CAPS for a variety of reasons, including stress; depression; anxiety; academic problems; problems with friends, roommates, or romantic partners; family issues; life transitions; eating and body image concerns; grief and loss; substance use concerns; issues related to oppression, discrimination, or harassment; personal identity issues; recovery from trauma; suicidal thoughts; and adjusting to the complex demands of university life. We are here to assist with any personal and mental health concerns that affect the well-being and education of UCSC students.
Family, friends, faculty, and staff members (including Resident Advisors) who are concerned about a UCSC student are welcome to call CAPS during business hours for consultation.
