Campus will remain closed until 10:00am on Friday, February 14. All CAPS appointments scheduled before that time are canceled. If your counseling appointment is affected, we will contact you to reschedule. Visit the OSU homepage for closure updates.
If you have an urgent need while we are closed, please call 541-737-2131 and select option 1 to reach a crisis counselor.
Welcome to Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS). We offer a diverse range of services to benefit your mental health and well-being.
How Can We Help?
Our Continuum of Care
Welcome
At Oregon State University’s Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), we are dedicated to providing exceptional support, services, and resources to all students. We are well equipped to assist you on your journey, whether you need:
-
Prevention & coping strategies
-
Knowledge & skill building for empowerment
-
Crisis counseling, or
-
Something else
Students navigate life differently. We recognize and respect your unique experience and our approach is grounded in understanding. We are here to support you through direct services and connection to mental health and well-being resources.
Crisis Support
Your Urgent Needs Come First! If you are experiencing a crisis, please know that you will always be our priority. Regardless of the demand on our system, we encourage you to contact CAPS for support if you are in immediate distress. Your well-being is paramount to us, and we are committed to providing the help you need when you need it most.
Our Model of Care
Our model of care is comprehensive and covers a wide range of issues that students may face during their academic journey. Regardless of the severity of your concerns, we are here to help connect you with the support you need. No issue is too small or insignificant, and we encourage you to seek the help you deserve.
We understand that some students may hesitate to seek help, believing that their problems are not serious enough to seek care or that they should leave the appointment slots for others who might need it more. Our services are designed to support all students who need assistance. Don't hesitate to reach out, as your well-being is our priority.
Range of Services
We continuously strive to enhance and expand our services to meet the diverse needs of our student community. In addition to individual counseling sessions, we offer a range of specialized programs and support initiatives.
-
Our Single Session Clinic provides focused and immediate support for concerns that can benefit from a one-time discussion with a counselor.
-
Anytime Anywhere ensures that help is available via chat, video, or phone in a wide variety of languages, even beyond regular business hours.
-
Our robust group therapy program offers unique opportunities for shared healing and growth with peers who understand what you are going through.
-
Moreover, we have counselors embedded at the College of Engineering, Athletics, College of Veterinary Medicine, and dedicated Mental Health & Wellness Coordinators for Black and African-American students, Indigenous students, LGBTQ+ students, and Veteran and Military-Connected students.
Support Beyond CAPS
We acknowledge that some students may require more ongoing or specialized care than CAPS can provide. In such cases, Thriving Campus is available to ensure you receive the assistance you need. You can access Thriving Campus to browse and connect with providers on your own, or you may work with a CAPS triage specialist who can help find an external provider that meets your needs. Your well-being remains our top priority, and we are committed to helping you find the support that fosters your best self.
How to Get Started
We offer convenient online scheduling for most of our services, drop-in hours for urgent needs, and more.
A Range of Services to Aid Your Mental Health & Wellness Journey
Comprehensive
Services
We recognize and embrace the full range of well-being. Our work is evidence-based, goal and solution-focused and intended to help students feel as good as possible as quickly as possible.
Urgent Needs
Your urgent needs come first. Immediate support during crises is our top priority and support is always available to ensure you receive the help you need, when you need it.
Beyond Crisis
Beyond crisis support, CAPS is here for you. We offer a range of services catered to various needs and diverse communities.
Beyond CAPS
We partner with Thriving Campus to provide an easy way for students to seek off-campus counselors for long-term and specialized care.
News & Updates
Upcoming Events
