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College students can experience difficulties that undermine success in their personal and academic lives. The Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) staff are here to assist students and enhance their emotional, developmental and relational health and growth.
We are inclusive at CAPS of all students who identify as a male, female, transgender, nonbinary, student of color or other ethnic minority, heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, a student with disabilities or are an international student. Our staff is committed to being sensitive to your concerns and needs and to promote this sensitivity within the campus community and beyond.
The staff consists of licensed psychologists, licensed professional counselors, a licensed clinical social worker, a psychiatrist and advanced graduate level trainees, all committed to supporting students' mental health through a variety of services available to enrolled students at no cost:
Due to the current public health emergency, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) has been offering most services virtually, however some in-person services may be available during the pandemic based on clinical need spring semester 2021. We will continue to maintain counseling services to the best of our ability, while following CDC guidelines and CT Governor Ned Lamont’s directive. Crisis telephone services will be provided by CAPS counselors during work hours (8:30-4:30pm) so please call (860) 465-0181 to speak to an on-call counselor.
If this is an after-hours emergency, please contact Public Safety at (860) 465-5310 or 911. You may also contact 211 (mobile crisis for nonemergent mental health support), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357), or the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention Hotline (The Trevor Project) 24/7: 1-866-488-7386
If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call 9-1-1, 2-1-1, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741 741 for free 24/7 crisis support in the US.
If you think you are ill and would like to seek medical attention, it is recommended that you call your healthcare provider prior to arriving at a clinic. For specific health questions about Coronavirus, please use the 2-1-1 Infoline.
The CDC recommends (CDC COVID-19 Information) that everyone take everyday preventative actions such as:
For more information about COVID-19, the following resources may be useful:
Contact Information:
182 High Street or 291 High Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
(860) 465-0181
(860) 465-5720