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Counseling & Psychological Services
Counseling & Psychological Services
CAPS offers a wide range of services for undergraduate and graduate students, including:
- Wellness and self-help options
- Group, individual, and couples counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Psychiatric services
- Community education and outreach services for the University community.
- Training Opportunities
CAPS services are available in a variety of modalities at this time. Please call 814-863-0395 to learn more about your options.
We operate from Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. If there is an emergency situation after hours, contact the 24/7 Penn State Crisis Line at 1-877-229-6400.
CAPS Webpages
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About CAPS
Director's Welcome | Mission Statement | Commitment to Belonging | Policies | University Park Locations | Staff Directory | Prospective Staff -
Wellness Services
WellTrack Boost | Online Mental Health Screenings | CAPS Chat | Life Hacks | Life Hack Kits | CAPS Virtual Library | Nurture in Nature -
Clinical Services
Getting Started | Group Counseling | Couples Counseling | Individual Counseling | Psychiatric Services -
Resources For...
Racially Minoritized Students | Faculty, Staff, & Families | Veterans | Sexual & Gender Affirming Services | Substance Use Concerns | Sexual Assault & Relationship Violence | Eating Disorder Treatment | Student-Athletes -
Community Education & Outreach
The Red Folder | Annual Event Calendar | Critical Event Response | Outreach Event & Media Interview Inquiries | Outreach & Education Resources | CAPS Newsletter Subscription -
Counseling Services at the Campuses
Counseling Services at Commonwealth and Other Campuses -
Training
General Training Information | Externship | APA-Accredited Doctoral Internship | Post-Doctoral Fellowship -
Research
The Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH) -
Forms
Authorization to Disclose Protected Health Information | Student Record Request -
Submit Confidential Information to CAPS
If instructed by CAPS staff to share confidential information -
Mental Health Crisis Information
For mental health emergencies & immediate support -
Contact CAPS
Call or complete the CAPS Contact Form for most efficient receipt and processing of your message
Contact
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- (814) 863-0395
- Contact Us
Crisis Services (24/7)
Penn State Crisis Line:
1-877-229-6400
Crisis Text Line:
Text “LIONS” to 741741
Submit Confidential Information to CAPS
