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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

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CAPS is comprised of a diverse range of cross-disciplinary providers who are committed to clinical excellence and culturally responsive care. 

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Ways to Connect With CAPS

CAPS provides an array of mental health services available to students: clinical services, groups and workshops, and options for care outside of CAPS. Additionally, satellite clinics in multiple community centers offer Let’s Talk in community

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Take a closer look at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Meet our staff, see FAQs about our services, access important forms and policies, view information about CAPS confidentiality, and more.

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What is Outreach? Outreach is our way of extending the caring wisdom and expertise of the traditional counseling session into the broader Stanford community.

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Interested in further training opportunities with CAPS? Explore the psychology internship, postdoctoral fellowship, and psychiatry residency training opportunities that are available. 

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Additional Information

There are many ways for friends, family, faculty and staff to help a student you may be concerned about. Below are some campus websites with resources to consult with you and assist students who may be in distress. 

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Joining a group or workshop with other students can be beneficial by increasing feelings of connectedness and understanding. A facilitated space with community validates your challenges and experiences, and is a way to understand yourself better, get relief from painful feelings, and learn new skills to live according to your values. There is an opportunity to share experiences and get support from your peers along the way. Groups and workshops are facilitated by various members of the CAPS staff and differ in focus and duration.

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Here, you can find CAPS location, telephone number, hours of operation, and more! 

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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): Infographic

Explore an overview of CAPS services as well as learn how to schedule an appointment through our downloadable info graphic. 

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Additional no cost option for virtual medical and mental health care.

TimelyCare option for students

TimelyCare is offered as a supplement to the extensive existing in-person and virtual services offered by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Vaden Medical Services, and other Vaden and on-campus resources. This no cost service offers enrolled students residing in the United States virtual medical and mental health care 24/7, 365 days/year and up to 12 scheduled mental health therapy sessions per academic year.

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