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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.

 

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CAPS has moved to Webb Hall!

Call for details.


(860) 465-0181

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Mission Statement: The mission of Counseling and Psychological Services is to provide a resource for the students of Eastern who are in need of information, support, consultation and /or clinical intervention. It is the belief of our professional staff that an essential part of a student’s education involves developing an understanding of themselves and how they interact with the world around them. Ultimately, our services are designed to help students mature and work toward obtaining more fulfilling educational, vocational and personal lives during their time at Eastern and beyond. Although our primary goal is to serve the mental health and developmental needs of students, we also serve as a source of information and consultation to faculty and staff.

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:

  • Individual and group counseling
  • Limited Medication Management services (student must be an active client being seen regularly by CAPS Staff for counseling services).
  • Crisis intervention
  • Consultation for faculty, staff and family members
  • Referrals for outside services
  • Campus outreach on mental health issues and student development

  • Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) are offering both virtual telehealth and in-person counseling services based on a collaborative decision between client and 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 9-8-8 or 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741 741 for free 24/7 crisis support in the US.

Contact Information:
Webb Hall, Room 423
Willimantic, CT 06226

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

(860) 465-0181
(860) 465-5720

ProtoCall
After hours crisis support is available via ProtoCall by calling (860) 465-0181

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