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| Meta Description | Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) at Cornell Health provides individual and group counseling, drop-in consultation, and workshops to help you “live well to learn well” here at Cornell. Our staff members come from diverse clinical and cultural backgrounds with expertise in responding to the wide range of mental health concerns faced by university students.> Meet our CAPS staff |
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| Boilerpipe Text | Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) at Cornell Health provides
individual and group counseling, drop-in consultation, and workshops
to help you “live well to learn well” here at Cornell.Â
Our staff members come from diverse clinical and cultural backgrounds with expertise in responding to the wide range of mental health concerns faced by university students.
>Â
Meet our CAPS staff
About our services:Â
CAPS services are available to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students studying in Ithaca or on the nearby Geneva campus, with select services available to Cornell Tech and some other NYC-based students (see
Who we serve
).
Services are available in person and through
telehealth
(Zoom); note that students must be on or near campus to receive telehealth services. Phone appointments may be available, when needed.Â
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“Let’s Talk” drop-in consultation
Informal drop-in consultations with a CAPS counselor for students who are uncertain if counseling is a good fit for them, want to know more about available support, or are just in need of a one-time brief conversation with a provider. Offered Monday-Friday during the academic year.
How to access:
Drop-in; offered at various campus locations & by Zoom
Cost:
No charge
Learn more:
Visit our
Let’s Talk
pageÂ
Individual counseling
Short-term individual therapy focused on treating common mental health conditions and concerns.Â
How to access:
Schedule an
access appointment
(see below) to determine if this level of care is a good fit for you
Cost:
$10 / visit
Learn more:
Visit our
Individual Counseling
pageÂ
Group counseling
Therapy groups focused on a variety of clinical issues and/or identity-specific experiences. Groups meet weekly (some in person and some by Zoom), and run from 5 weeks to semester-long. Â
How to access:
Schedule a brief group orientation if you know what group you would like to join (visit the Group Counseling page for details), or schedule an
access appointment
(see below) to explore what options might best fit your needs
Cost:
No charge
Learn more:
Visit our
Group Counseling
page Â
Workshops
One-hour skills-based workshops held throughout the semester, designed to help with anxiety, procrastination, and other topics.
How to access:
Drop-in, with options offered in person and by Zoom
Cost:
No charge
Learn more:
Visit our
Workshops
page
Referrals
Individualized referrals for long-term counseling or specialty care off-campus, in Ithaca or in New York State.
How to access:
 Contact a CAPS Referral Manager, or schedule a referral appointment
Cost:
No charge
Learn more:
Visit our
Finding Off-Campus Mental Health Providers
 page
Access appointments: how to initiate care
Scheduling an access appointment is the first step to connecting with many CAPS services.
During this
free 25-minute appointment
, a trained mental health professional will assist you by matching your mental health concerns with the right level of care. They will ask questions to get to know you, your background, your reasons for seeking help, and your history with mental health care. At the end of the conversation, they will provide you with care recommendations to meet your needs including those that are available at Cornell Health and in the broader community.Â
To schedule an access appointment:
Â
Log in to
myCornellHealth
using your Cornell NetID and password, and select Appointments.
You may also call
607-255-5155
during business hours to schedule.Â
Most access appointments are conducted by Zoom. If you prefer an in-person appointment, please call us to schedule your appointment.
For follow-up CAPS appointments:
Appointments may be made directly with your CAPS provider. Or call us to schedule atÂ
607-255-5155
.Â
*OTHER SERVICES & SUPPORT*
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Mental health medication managementÂ
Cornell Health provides mental health medication evaluation and prescriptions through our Medical Department. Learn more on our
Mental Health Medication Management
page.
Self-care resources & programming
Visit our
Health Topics
section and our
Fact Sheet Library
for tips and information about sleep, managing stress and anxiety, and more.
Enroll in a
self-guided online program
on building resilience or helping a friend in distress.
Try
Let’s Meditate
for free guided meditation sessions, offered weekly throughout the semester.
Register forÂ
Refresh, Cornell's sleep program
.
Visit our
Mental Health Resources
page for recommended articles, videos, and online resources to support your well-being.
Campus-wide options for supportÂ
Visit
Support for Students: Ithaca Campus
on the university’s
Mental Health at Cornell website
for a comprehensive list of resources to support your well-being and help you flourish at Cornell.Â
See Also...
Appointments
Let's Talk
Group Counseling
Depression & Anxiety
Stress Management
Building Resilience
Suicide
Concern for Others
Resources for Faculty & Staff
Trusted Resources...
Mental Health at Cornell
Ithaca's 24/7 Crisisline
(suicide prevention & crisis service):Â
1-800-273-8255
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
:
988
National Crisis Text Line (24/7)
: Text HELLO to 741741
National Lifeline Crisis Chat service (24/7)
Other suicide & crisis hotlines |
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- [Gender-Affirming Care](https://health.cornell.edu/services/gender-services)
- [Victim Advocacy](https://health.cornell.edu/services/victim-advocacy)
- [Community-Based Services](https://health.cornell.edu/services/community-based-services)
- - [Occupational Medicine](https://health.cornell.edu/services/occupational-medicine)
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- - [Animal User Health & Safety Program](https://health.cornell.edu/services/occupational-medicine/AUHSP)
- [Measles Vaccination for Employees](https://health.cornell.edu/services/occupational-medicine/measles-vaccination-employees)
- [Referrals](https://health.cornell.edu/services/referrals)
# Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
## Need help now?
If you are experiencing significant mental health distress and need support right away, please call us at [607-255-5155](tel:6072555155) (24/7) or come in to Cornell Health during [business hours](https://health.cornell.edu/get-care/hours). When we’re closed, students can use our [phone consultation service](https://health.cornell.edu/get-care/247-phone-consultation) or access [these emergency and after-hours options](https://health.cornell.edu/get-care/emergencies-after-hours-care).
## 24/7 phone consultation
Call us 24/7 ([607-255-5155](tel:6072555155)) to consult with a medical or mental health provider. When we're closed, you can speak with a mental health professional from our on-call service, ProtoCall.
## Concern for someone else
Information about how to help a student in distress can be found here:
- [Resources for students](https://health.cornell.edu/resources/health-topics/concern-others)
- [Resources for faculty & staff](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care/resources-faculty-staff)
- [Resources for parents & families](https://health.cornell.edu/resources/especially-for/parents-families)
## Request a program
Use [this program request form](https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ah5asHYh8bX1A0K) to request a Cornell Health program, speaker, training, or tabling representative.
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) at Cornell Health provides **individual and group counseling, drop-in consultation, and workshops** to help you “live well to learn well” here at Cornell.
Our staff members come from diverse clinical and cultural backgrounds with expertise in responding to the wide range of mental health concerns faced by university students.
\> [Meet our CAPS staff](https://health.cornell.edu/about/staff?title=&field_affiliations_target_id=236&field_staff_location_target_id=All)
**About our services:**
- CAPS services are available to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students studying in Ithaca or on the nearby Geneva campus, with select services available to Cornell Tech and some other NYC-based students (see [Who we serve](https://health.cornell.edu/get-care/who-we-serve)).
- Services are available in person and through [telehealth](https://health.cornell.edu/get-care/appointments/telehealth-services) (Zoom); note that students must be on or near campus to receive telehealth services. Phone appointments may be available, when needed.
## CAPS SERVICES
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## “Let’s Talk” drop-in consultation
Informal drop-in consultations with a CAPS counselor for students who are uncertain if counseling is a good fit for them, want to know more about available support, or are just in need of a one-time brief conversation with a provider. Offered Monday-Friday during the academic year.
- **How to access:** Drop-in; offered at various campus locations & by Zoom
- **Cost:** No charge
- **Learn more:** Visit our [Let’s Talk](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care/lets-talk) page
## Individual counseling
Short-term individual therapy focused on treating common mental health conditions and concerns.
- **How to access:** Schedule an [access appointment](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care#access) (see below) to determine if this level of care is a good fit for you
- **Cost:** \$10 / visit
- **Learn more:** Visit our [Individual Counseling](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care/individual-counseling) page
## Group counseling
Therapy groups focused on a variety of clinical issues and/or identity-specific experiences. Groups meet weekly (some in person and some by Zoom), and run from 5 weeks to semester-long.
- **How to access:** Schedule a brief group orientation if you know what group you would like to join (visit the Group Counseling page for details), or schedule an [access appointment](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care#access) (see below) to explore what options might best fit your needs
- **Cost:** No charge
- **Learn more:** Visit our [Group Counseling](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care/group-counseling) page
## Workshops
One-hour skills-based workshops held throughout the semester, designed to help with anxiety, procrastination, and other topics.
- **How to access:** Drop-in, with options offered in person and by Zoom
- **Cost:** No charge
- **Learn more:** Visit our [Workshops](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care/workshops) page
## Referrals
Individualized referrals for long-term counseling or specialty care off-campus, in Ithaca or in New York State.
- **How to access:** Contact a CAPS Referral Manager, or schedule a referral appointment
- **Cost:** No charge
- **Learn more:** Visit our [Finding Off-Campus Mental Health Providers](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care/mental-health-referrals) page
## Access appointments: how to initiate care
Scheduling an access appointment is the first step to connecting with many CAPS services.
During this **free 25-minute appointment**, a trained mental health professional will assist you by matching your mental health concerns with the right level of care. They will ask questions to get to know you, your background, your reasons for seeking help, and your history with mental health care. At the end of the conversation, they will provide you with care recommendations to meet your needs including those that are available at Cornell Health and in the broader community.
**To schedule an access appointment:**
- Log in to [myCornellHealth](https://mycornellhealth.health.cornell.edu/) using your Cornell NetID and password, and select Appointments.
- You may also call [607-255-5155](tel:6072555155) during business hours to schedule.
Most access appointments are conducted by Zoom. If you prefer an in-person appointment, please call us to schedule your appointment.
**For follow-up CAPS appointments:** Appointments may be made directly with your CAPS provider. Or call us to schedule at [607-255-5155](tel:6072555155).
## \*OTHER SERVICES & SUPPORT\*
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## Mental health medication management
Cornell Health provides mental health medication evaluation and prescriptions through our Medical Department. Learn more on our [Mental Health Medication Management](https://health.cornell.edu/services/primary-care/mental-health-medication) page.
## Self-care resources & programming
- Visit our [Health Topics](https://health.cornell.edu/resources/health-topics) section and our [Fact Sheet Library](https://health.cornell.edu/resources/fact-sheet-library) for tips and information about sleep, managing stress and anxiety, and more.
- Enroll in a [self-guided online program](https://health.cornell.edu/initiatives/programming-students) on building resilience or helping a friend in distress.
- Try [Let’s Meditate](https://health.cornell.edu/initiatives/community-initiatives/lets-meditate) for free guided meditation sessions, offered weekly throughout the semester.
- Register for [Refresh, Cornell's sleep program](https://health.cornell.edu/initiatives/community-initiatives/refresh-cornells-sleep-program).
- Visit our [Mental Health Resources](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care/resources-students) page for recommended articles, videos, and online resources to support your well-being.
## Campus-wide options for support
Visit [Support for Students: Ithaca Campus](https://mentalhealth.cornell.edu/get-support/ithaca) on the university’s [Mental Health at Cornell website](https://mentalhealth.cornell.edu/) for a comprehensive list of resources to support your well-being and help you flourish at Cornell.
### See Also...
- [Appointments](https://health.cornell.edu/get-care/appointments)
- [Let's Talk](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care/lets-talk)
- [Group Counseling](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care/group-counseling)
- [Depression & Anxiety](https://health.cornell.edu/resources/health-topics/depression-anxiety)
- [Stress Management](https://health.cornell.edu/resources/health-topics/stress-management)
- [Building Resilience](https://health.cornell.edu/resources/health-topics/building-resilience)
- [Suicide](https://health.cornell.edu/resources/health-topics/suicide)
- [Concern for Others](https://health.cornell.edu/resources/health-topics/concern-others)
- [Resources for Faculty & Staff](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care/resources-faculty-staff)
### Trusted Resources...
- [Mental Health at Cornell](https://mentalhealth.cornell.edu/)
- [Ithaca's 24/7 Crisisline](http://ithacacrisis.org/) (suicide prevention & crisis service): [1-800-273-8255](tel:8002738255)
- [National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline**:**](https://988lifeline.org/)[988](tel:988)
- [National Crisis Text Line (24/7)](https://www.crisistextline.org/): Text HELLO to 741741
- [National Lifeline Crisis Chat service (24/7)](https://connect.crisistextline.org/chat?utm_source=popup)
- [Other suicide & crisis hotlines](https://health.cornell.edu/resources/health-topics/suicide)
## Cornell Health
The Ceriale Center for Cornell Health
110 Ho Plaza
Ithaca, NY 14853-3101
Phone: 607-255-5155
Fax: 607-255-0269
[**Web Accessibility Assistance**](https://health.cornell.edu/get-care/accessibility-language-services/web-accessibility-assistance)
[**Staff login**](https://cornellprod.sharepoint.com/sites/sas/uhs/SitePages/Home.aspx)
- [Contact us](https://health.cornell.edu/about/contact-us)
- [Give Cornell Health feedback](https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2luiNwpHvfpBCtw)
- [Emergencies & after-hours care](https://health.cornell.edu/get-care/emergencies-after-hours-care)
- [Privacy practices](https://health.cornell.edu/sites/health/files/docs/Notice-of-Privacy-Practices.pdf)
- [Equal Education & Employment](https://hr.cornell.edu/about/workplace-rights/equal-education-and-employment)
- [Cornell Ethics and Compliance Reporting](https://compliance.cornell.edu/reporting-concern)
- [Log in](https://health.cornell.edu/user/login) |
| Readable Markdown | Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) at Cornell Health provides **individual and group counseling, drop-in consultation, and workshops** to help you “live well to learn well” here at Cornell.
Our staff members come from diverse clinical and cultural backgrounds with expertise in responding to the wide range of mental health concerns faced by university students.
\> [Meet our CAPS staff](https://health.cornell.edu/about/staff?title=&field_affiliations_target_id=236&field_staff_location_target_id=All)
**About our services:**
- CAPS services are available to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students studying in Ithaca or on the nearby Geneva campus, with select services available to Cornell Tech and some other NYC-based students (see [Who we serve](https://health.cornell.edu/get-care/who-we-serve)).
- Services are available in person and through [telehealth](https://health.cornell.edu/get-care/appointments/telehealth-services) (Zoom); note that students must be on or near campus to receive telehealth services. Phone appointments may be available, when needed.
Section break
## “Let’s Talk” drop-in consultation
Informal drop-in consultations with a CAPS counselor for students who are uncertain if counseling is a good fit for them, want to know more about available support, or are just in need of a one-time brief conversation with a provider. Offered Monday-Friday during the academic year.
- **How to access:** Drop-in; offered at various campus locations & by Zoom
- **Cost:** No charge
- **Learn more:** Visit our [Let’s Talk](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care/lets-talk) page
## Individual counseling
Short-term individual therapy focused on treating common mental health conditions and concerns.
- **How to access:** Schedule an [access appointment](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care#access) (see below) to determine if this level of care is a good fit for you
- **Cost:** \$10 / visit
- **Learn more:** Visit our [Individual Counseling](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care/individual-counseling) page
## Group counseling
Therapy groups focused on a variety of clinical issues and/or identity-specific experiences. Groups meet weekly (some in person and some by Zoom), and run from 5 weeks to semester-long.
- **How to access:** Schedule a brief group orientation if you know what group you would like to join (visit the Group Counseling page for details), or schedule an [access appointment](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care#access) (see below) to explore what options might best fit your needs
- **Cost:** No charge
- **Learn more:** Visit our [Group Counseling](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care/group-counseling) page
## Workshops
One-hour skills-based workshops held throughout the semester, designed to help with anxiety, procrastination, and other topics.
- **How to access:** Drop-in, with options offered in person and by Zoom
- **Cost:** No charge
- **Learn more:** Visit our [Workshops](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care/workshops) page
## Referrals
Individualized referrals for long-term counseling or specialty care off-campus, in Ithaca or in New York State.
- **How to access:** Contact a CAPS Referral Manager, or schedule a referral appointment
- **Cost:** No charge
- **Learn more:** Visit our [Finding Off-Campus Mental Health Providers](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care/mental-health-referrals) page
## Access appointments: how to initiate care
Scheduling an access appointment is the first step to connecting with many CAPS services.
During this **free 25-minute appointment**, a trained mental health professional will assist you by matching your mental health concerns with the right level of care. They will ask questions to get to know you, your background, your reasons for seeking help, and your history with mental health care. At the end of the conversation, they will provide you with care recommendations to meet your needs including those that are available at Cornell Health and in the broader community.
**To schedule an access appointment:**
- Log in to [myCornellHealth](https://mycornellhealth.health.cornell.edu/) using your Cornell NetID and password, and select Appointments.
- You may also call [607-255-5155](tel:6072555155) during business hours to schedule.
Most access appointments are conducted by Zoom. If you prefer an in-person appointment, please call us to schedule your appointment.
**For follow-up CAPS appointments:** Appointments may be made directly with your CAPS provider. Or call us to schedule at [607-255-5155](tel:6072555155).
## \*OTHER SERVICES & SUPPORT\*
Section break
## Mental health medication management
Cornell Health provides mental health medication evaluation and prescriptions through our Medical Department. Learn more on our [Mental Health Medication Management](https://health.cornell.edu/services/primary-care/mental-health-medication) page.
## Self-care resources & programming
- Visit our [Health Topics](https://health.cornell.edu/resources/health-topics) section and our [Fact Sheet Library](https://health.cornell.edu/resources/fact-sheet-library) for tips and information about sleep, managing stress and anxiety, and more.
- Enroll in a [self-guided online program](https://health.cornell.edu/initiatives/programming-students) on building resilience or helping a friend in distress.
- Try [Let’s Meditate](https://health.cornell.edu/initiatives/community-initiatives/lets-meditate) for free guided meditation sessions, offered weekly throughout the semester.
- Register for [Refresh, Cornell's sleep program](https://health.cornell.edu/initiatives/community-initiatives/refresh-cornells-sleep-program).
- Visit our [Mental Health Resources](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care/resources-students) page for recommended articles, videos, and online resources to support your well-being.
## Campus-wide options for support
Visit [Support for Students: Ithaca Campus](https://mentalhealth.cornell.edu/get-support/ithaca) on the university’s [Mental Health at Cornell website](https://mentalhealth.cornell.edu/) for a comprehensive list of resources to support your well-being and help you flourish at Cornell.
### See Also...
- [Appointments](https://health.cornell.edu/get-care/appointments)
- [Let's Talk](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care/lets-talk)
- [Group Counseling](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care/group-counseling)
- [Depression & Anxiety](https://health.cornell.edu/resources/health-topics/depression-anxiety)
- [Stress Management](https://health.cornell.edu/resources/health-topics/stress-management)
- [Building Resilience](https://health.cornell.edu/resources/health-topics/building-resilience)
- [Suicide](https://health.cornell.edu/resources/health-topics/suicide)
- [Concern for Others](https://health.cornell.edu/resources/health-topics/concern-others)
- [Resources for Faculty & Staff](https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care/resources-faculty-staff)
### Trusted Resources...
- [Mental Health at Cornell](https://mentalhealth.cornell.edu/)
- [Ithaca's 24/7 Crisisline](http://ithacacrisis.org/) (suicide prevention & crisis service): [1-800-273-8255](tel:8002738255)
- [National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline**:**](https://988lifeline.org/)[988](tel:988)
- [National Crisis Text Line (24/7)](https://www.crisistextline.org/): Text HELLO to 741741
- [National Lifeline Crisis Chat service (24/7)](https://connect.crisistextline.org/chat?utm_source=popup)
- [Other suicide & crisis hotlines](https://health.cornell.edu/resources/health-topics/suicide) |
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