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Student Health, Counseling, and Well-Being

Crisis & Drop-In Services

If you are currently having a medical or psychiatric emergency or are unable to stay safe, please call 988, 911, or Campus Safety at (408) 554-4444, or go to the nearest ER for immediate help. Otherwise, please see below for information on Crisis Services at CAPS.


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Drop-In Visits

Drop in visits are brief, confidential visits for all SCU enrolled students. Different from individual therapy, these visits are intended to provide students with problem solving strategies and support around one particular issue. If needed, the CAPS therapist will provide additional on campus resources. Most drop in visits will wrap up in 30 minutes or less, students needing more time can return for another visit if needed. CAPS therapists may also recommend additional services. 

  • Monday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Wednesday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. No drop in times are available on Fridays
  • Call (408) 554-4501 or stop by the Cowell Center to schedule.

Crisis Visits

Students in crisis—such as experiencing thoughts of suicide, having hallucinations, being the survivor of a sexual assault, or facing a significant level of psychological distress that requires more immediate or same-day support—may request a crisis appointment at CAPS.

You will meet with a CAPS therapist for approximately 30 minutes. During this time, the CAPS therapist will speak with you, assess your circumstances, offer support and/or recommendations, and work with you collaboratively to create a plan for follow-up.

  • Crisis appointments are available Monday through Friday
    • 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  • Students in crisis are seen the same day, typically within the hour.
  • Call (408) 554-4501 or stop by the Cowell Center to schedule.

Drop in visits are meant to be brief and designed to help students resolve non-urgent issues. For example, roommate conflicts, questions about mental health resources, and adjusting to college life would be best referred to a drop in visit.

 

Concerned about a student in distress?

Consult with CAPS: If you are concerned about a student who may be in crisis, you can consult with CAPS at any time or direct the student to the CAPS. Whether you are faculty, staff, or a fellow student, please consider calling us to explain the situation so that we can assist the student as best as we can. Contact us Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at (408) 554-4501.

Submit a Student of Concern Report: You may also fill out a Student of Concern Report at any time outlining your concerns about the student; in this case, the Dean of Students Office will follow up with them.

Need after hours crisis support?

Call CAPS 24/7: CAPS 24/7 is a comprehensive service that allows students to get in touch with a therapist when CAPS is closed. CAPS 24/7 is a free service that can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week that provides students with access to licensed clinicians who can provide in-the-moment support and guidance with the next steps, regardless of the time of day or location. CAPS 24/7 can be reached at (408) 554-5220.

For additional Suicide Prevention resources