Options for Care Outside of CAPS

It is important to choose a provider who is licensed to provide therapy or medication. Licensed providers agree to abide by a professional code of ethics, are overseen by a practice board, and must meet specific levels of education and testing to maintain their licenses.

Providers with the following types of titles/licenses are able to provide individual therapy:

• Psychologist (PhD, PsyD)
• Clinical Social Workers (MSW, LCSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
• Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCC)

Only Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are able to prescribe medication. Most therapists can refer you for medication evaluation and management when indicated. Some Psychiatrists provide both therapy and medication management.

• Psychiatrists (MD)- these providers are able to prescribe medication
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)- these providers are able to prescribe medication

You can contact your insurance plan directly to request details of your coverage and referral options. 

Visit This Page for Help

The websites found on this webpage may be helpful resources in gathering additional information about therapists or psychiatrists in the community — many allow you to search by insurance plan as well. 

Access for Referral Resources Here

Please note that CAPS does not endorse or monitor information contained in the links below, and they are provided solely as an additional outside resource.

The following clinics operate on a sliding scale and can set a fee based on your income and ability to pay:

• Gronowski Center - Multiple specialties for affirmative gender identity care, LGBTQ+ specialty, trauma treatment, spanish-speaking services, and mind-body oriented treatment 
  • Clinics
  • Fee Schedule
• Family and Children’s Services
• Kara (Grief Support Services)
• Community Health Awareness Council
• Open Path Psychotherapy Collective - Sliding scale $30 - $50 for individual counseling, $30 - $80 for couples and family counseling.
• Healing for Activists - Low-fee or free therapy for activists and community.

• If you are currently enrolled and registered for classes, fill out the “medical/dental expense form” for assistance from the Financial Aid Office and meet with a Financial Aid Advisor. 
• If you are low income or first generation, and are not registered in classes, or if you are enrolled in classes but Financial Aid options you received were not sufficient to cover medical expenses, you can apply for funds through the FLISSC Office (First-generation and/or low income). Fill out the Opportunity Fund application and meet with a FLISSC advisor.
• If neither of these options are sufficient, you may also work with your Residence Director to see if you are eligible for further assistance through the Dean of Students office.
• LGBTQ+ students- In addition to the above resources, the QT fund is a grant program offered regularly through Queer Student Resources and Weiland- you can apply when the application cycles are open, for additional support of any kind, including mental health costs

• There may be general financial support available through graduate departments to assist you in getting health insurance, Summer Access Fee, or other medical coverage expenses. You can meet with your department, or, if you want more support and information first, meet with a Graduate Life Office (GLO) Dean. GLO Deans are happy to support Graduate students. 
• If your department is unable to provide sufficient assistance with your medical expenses, you can apply for Emergency Grant in Aid. Graduate Life Office (GLO) Deans can assist with this application. There is also a “Graduate Student Aid Fund” available through the Financial Aid Office.
• FLISSC Office is for Graduate students too - connect with them to learn more- they can assist FLI Grad students with Grant in Aid and other programs.
• LGBTQ+ students - In addition to the above resources, the QT fund is a grant program offered regularly through Queer Student Resources and Weiland.

Many of the web platforms in the search tools tab, allow you to email a therapist privately from the site to arrange a call or set up an appointment. However, you may still need to use the phone to connect with the therapist to confirm they meet your requirements (insurance they accept, specialties they work with, experience with issues you want to address, etc) and some therapists decline to use email for confidentiality or other reasons.

Learn More Here & Access the How To Guide

If you will be away from campus for summer break, a leave of absence, study abroad, or other reasons, get a head start in connecting to mental health services while you are away. 

Learn More Here