Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) provides confidential, ethical and professional support to help students navigate personal challenges and mental health concerns. Students can meet with licensed clinicians through in-person, phone or Zoom sessions and have the option to schedule individual appointments tailored to their needs. All currently enrolled students are eligible for CAPS services.
How to Schedule an Appointment
To schedule a confidential appointment with a member of our counseling staff, call (209) 667-3381.
Regular Hours:
Mon–Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Summer Hours (Jun-Jul):
Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
After-Hours Support:
If you need support after hours, call the same number and, when prompted, dial 2 to be connected directly with a crisis counselor.
What to Expect At Your First Visit
The first meeting and initial phase of counseling typically involves an assessment of your concerns, review of background information, determination of goals and identification of the services most appropriate to address your concerns and goals.
Maintaining Your Progress
Your counseling journey is an ongoing process. Follow-up sessions provide an opportunity to review progress, reassess goals and adjust your plan of support as needed.
If at any point we determine that your needs are better met by other services, we will provide referrals and guidance to help you access the care and resources that best fit your needs.
Counseling & Support Services
CAPS offers short-term, goal-focused counseling where students meet one-on-one with a therapist for sessions typically lasting 45–50 minutes. Counseling is a collaborative process—you and your therapist work together to identify goals, explore challenges and build tools for personal growth and well-being.
Short-term counseling is most helpful for students who are ready to engage in the process, reflect on their experiences and apply strategies discussed in session. Your therapist will work with you to support insight, resilience and meaningful change.
If you’re looking for ongoing or weekly counseling beyond our short-term model, you can find support in the community. Visit our Community Resources page for information about off-campus counseling options.
CAPS offers short-term couples counseling for students when both partners are currently enrolled at Stan. In couples counseling, you and your partner meet together with a counselor for 45–50 minute sessions to work toward shared goals such as improving communication, strengthening connection, and developing healthy problem-solving skills.
Getting Started:
Both partners must contact CAPS to set up the couples intake appointment. This helps ensure that each partner is interested and willing to participate in the counseling process.
To schedule, call (209) 667-3381.
Case Management Services at CAPS are designed to connect students with the right resources and support to enhance their overall functioning and quality of life.
You may be referred to Case Management by your CAPS counselor or a campus partner if additional support or community connections could be beneficial.
Services Include:
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Navigating university and community resources
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Referrals to off-campus mental health providers
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Coordinating and following up on referrals with outside providers
CAPS offers a variety of student-centered groups and wellness workshops designed to build coping skills, strengthen emotional wellbeing and create supportive spaces to connect with others.
For a full list of upcoming groups and workshops, visit our webpage for the latest schedule and details.
How to Register for Workshops (via the MyHealth Web Portal):
- • Go to the MyHealth Web Portal
- • Sign in with your Warrior ID and password (complete Duo if prompted)
- • From the left menu, select “Groups/Workshops”
- • Browse the available sessions and choose your workshop
- • Click Register / Sign Up and follow the prompts to confirm
Need help? Contact CAPS at (209) 667-3381 for more information.
CAPS understands that sometimes life’s challenges or mental health concerns can feel overwhelming and reach the level of a crisis. If this happens, please know that help is available — you do not have to face it alone.
In an immediate or life-threatening emergency, call 911, contact University Police at (209) 667-3911, or go to the nearest emergency room.
Confidentiality & Privacy
- If your counselor determines that you are in imminent danger of self-harm
- If there is reason to suspect child, elder, or dependent adult abuse
- Expressed threats of violence towards an ascertainable victim
- If your records or other information are sought by federal law enforcement officials under the United States Patriot Act (see below)
- By a court order
- Further, your counselor may consult with health care professionals at the Stan State Student Health Center if medical consultation is deemed necessary, and also may consult with other professionals from whom you have received or currently are receiving medical or psychological treatment. While your written consent for such consultation is not required, you will be kept informed regarding the nature and extent of such consultations. Finally, your counselor reserves the right to consult with his or her professional colleagues here in Counseling & Psychological Services. The counselors all work under the same pledge to maintain the confidentiality of all students receiving services here.
- United States Patriot Act: The Congress of the United States of America has recently passed legislation called the Patriot Act. This legislation enables government law enforcement officials to access confidential information about you if they have determined that you may represent a terrorist threat to the national security of the United States. In addition, the personnel of Counseling & Psychological Services would NOT be able to inform you that the government had contacted them about you.
- Military or Government Service: If you are entering or are in the military, or if you are in government employment that requires that you obtain some sort of security clearance, Counseling & Psychological Services may be contacted about the confidential services you have received here. In this case, we would make every effort to gain your permission in writing before we release this information.
- Electronic Communication: Please know that e-mail communication is NOT considered a confidential medium of communication. Therefore, it is preferable that you communicate with your counselor or with Counseling & Psychological Services by phone or in person. If you have needs of an urgent nature after hours, you may contact 911 or the University Police at (209) 667-3911.
Updated: December 19, 2025