Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
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, and outreach.
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SCHEDULING INFORMATION
Spring 2025 Appointments may be available until May 16th 2025. (please see waitlist status below) To book visit our Student Health Portal.
- We have a limited number of ongoing appointments available. If you do not find an appointment on the student health portal that works for your schedule please email or call to be added to the waitlist and/or receive a referral for services outside CCA CAPS.
One Time Urgent (OTU) appointments are available weekly 4 days a week. OTU's can be booked by calling 415 551 9267 or emailing caps@cca.edu. Please note that responses regarding an urgent appointment request will be tended to on the day of your contact between 9 am and 5 pm
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DEPARTMENT CONTACT
*For questions about our services and our clinicians:
CAPS email: caps@cca.edu (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 Main Confidential Voicemail 415.551.9267. (Please note that no one will pick up immediately as this is a confidential voicemail for non-urgent issues and it is monitored ongoing M-F by CAPS Staff. 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.
(Please note that this confidential voicemail is for non-urgent issues and is monitored ongoing M-F by CAPS Staff. If you leave a message, you will receive a return call within 24-48 hours during the work week)
*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.