CCA Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is committed to the personal development and professional advancement of students engaged in an arts-based educational environment fostering creativity, curiosity, and diversity. CAPS encourages student success and well-being by providing a broad spectrum of mental health services, including individual therapy, crisis intervention, consultation, referrals, workshops on mental health topics, mentorship, and outreach.

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SCHEDULING INFORMATION

CAPS is in an administrative in-service from Monday, August 3rd - Tuesday, Sepember 1st 2026.

Ongoing weekly appointments will not be available; however, consultations and referrals will continue. Please visit our Administrative Specialist on campus in 80 Carolina M-F to schedule an appointment. You can also contact [email protected] to schedule, or call our confidential voicemail at 415 551 9267.

our crisis hotline is available 24/7, 365 at 415 551 9344.

• Fall term weekly therapy appointments will resume on Wednesday, September 2nd. Students can book fall therapy appointments starting August 26th
• To book, visit our Student Health Portal. Please see our CAPS Appointments Page for information and instructions.
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DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Administrative Specialist Victoria Zaarour (She/Her) is available in the student services suite in 80 Carolina M-F. She can support you with...

• Booking Scheduled Drop-In Appointments
• Providing details about when/where your appointment is.
• Supporting you in locating counseling services or accessing the offices if you have an appointment.
• She can also be reached by calling the CAPS phone below

CAPS email: [email protected] (Please note that this confidential email is for non-urgent issues and is monitored ongoing M-F by CAPS Staff. If you send a message, you will receive a return response within 2 days during the work week)

CCA CAPS Phone: 415.551.9267. Please note that if no one picks up immediately that this is a confidential voicemail If you leave a message, you will receive a return call within 24-48 hours during the work week.

Call this number if:

• You have questions about our services or our team.
• You want to request a consultation with CAPS staff.
• You want to be added to the waitlist for services.
• You need a referral for psychological or psychiatric support outside of CCA.
• To schedule a One Time Urgent (OTU) Appointment.

*For Urgent Immediate Assistance: CCA mental health crisis hotline: 415.551.9344. (previously 510.594.5099)

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Currently, CAPS offers services in a hybrid format; both in-person and online (tele-mental-health). For more detailed information about current services and policies, visit our Counseling Appointments page below.