Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Overview

Who may use these services: Stanford students

The cost of most services is covered without charge for students who have paid the Campus Health Service Fee. Students who have not paid the Campus Health Service Fee will be charged for each service.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is available to help students who experience a wide variety of personal, academic and relationship concerns.

Services

Counseling and Psychological Services offers evaluation and brief counseling including personal, couples and group therapy. All Stanford students are eligible for an initial evaluation or short-term counseling without charge if the Campus Health Service Fee has been paid. Students who have not paid the Campus Health Service Fee will be charged for each service.

All students requesting or requiring longer, ongoing therapy incur fees. Other services include the following:

• Crisis counseling for urgent situations, 24 hours a day
• Couples services – If you request couples services, only one partner needs to be a registered student.
• Evaluation for medication (no fee for the initial consultation if the Campus Health Service Fee has been paid)
• Workshops and groups that focus on students’ social, personal and academic effectiveness
• Consultation and outreach to faculty, staff and student organizations

Staff

CAPS staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists and clinical social workers. To view a list of our staff, see the Vaden Staff List.