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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

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Mission Statement
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...
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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)
Who is eligible for counseling? Currently enrolled U-M Ann Arbor students are eligible for services. How much do services cost?
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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...
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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.
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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.
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CAPS Hours
Fall/Winter Hours Mon -Thurs: 8am-7pm Friday: 8am-5pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed
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A Special Focus on Sexualized Violence
“When it comes to sexual assault if it matters to you, it matters to us”