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U-M Counseling and Psychological Services

About CAPS

Every day, CAPS is involved in activities and services that strengthen our campus to be supportive,  engaged and, ultimately, connected around student mental health. Our work revolves around: 

Our work also involves information, services, and tools to help students, staff, faculty, and family members. Together, we can achieve a campus climate of mental ‘health’ where each student can engage thoughtfully as an active community member and to help their fellow students.

For more information in a "Frequently Asked Questions" format, please see HERE

CAPS Services: A Video From CAPS Student Advisory Board

Counseling and Psychological Services is excited to share with you a new video conceived, planned, written, and acted by our 2016-17 CAPS Student Advisory Board. This video focuses on the variety of ways in which UM students may struggle with mental health and the multiple ways in which CAPS provides services. We are very proud of the work our SAB has accomplished this year and this video is one of the highlights. 

Mission & Diversity Statements
The mission of Counseling and Psychological Services is to foster the psychological development and emotional well-being of students through counseling and psychotherapy, preventive and educational programming, consultation and outreach, as well as con
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Diversity Statement
As an agency, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is committed to the promotion and celebration of diversity in all of its forms.
Meet Our Staff
CAPS has a diverse staff with regard to race, ethnicity, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, age, professional discipline and intervention approaches that all contribute to providing excellent mental health services for...
CAPS After Hours Urgent Support
After Business Hours:  734-764-8312 (Press 0) Need Help With An Urgent Mental Health Concern?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is CAPS?
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CAPS Embedded Model
Find out more information on the Clinical Services, Confidentiality, Embedded Staff, Consultation and Outreach HERE. In 2014, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) embarked on a new way of effectively and efficiently distributing mental health...
CAPS Staff Publications
CAPS staff value professional writing and contributing to areas of knowledge within the fields of social work, psychology, and psychiatry. Below are a list of publications written and co-written by CAPS staff.
Annual Reports
Annual reports outline the accomplishments of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) each year, as well as to try to capture the heart and soul of our counseling center work.
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Giving to Counseling and Psychological Services
CAPS is taking leadership for the campus in multiple ways -- to embrace the complexity of the work, to give courage to act, and to supply the necessary tools.
CAPS Hours
Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed Our urgent/crisis services are available 24/7 for those students who are in crisis or have an urgent need to be seen by our counselor on duty.
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Scope of Services
In support of the educational goals of the University and the Division of Student Life, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides a range of clinical, preventative, and training services consistent with the practices and standards of a nati
Services for Students Outside of Michigan
With increasing numbers of enrolled UM students living outside the state of Michigan (inlcuding outside the United States), we would like to highlight the services CAPS is offering to these students.

Michigan Union
530 South State Street
Suite 4079
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1308