Cal Poly Humboldt: Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

Organization Description

ALL Cal Poly Humboldt programs and academic departments hosting students for Service Learning and Academic Internship courses must provide a paid Cal Poly Humboldt staff or faculty as Site Supervisor. For specific Cal Poly Humboldt program information, please contact the program staff. To find program staff contact information, visit the program website. If you have questions about Cal Poly Humboldt sites in general or if you have trouble finding contact information for the program staff, please email the Center for Community Based Learning at ccbl@humboldt.edu. 

Program Information

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) promotes the wellbeing of HSU students through outreach, consultation, educational and counseling services.  

Our counseling services are available to regularly enrolled students from Humboldt State University. There are no per-session charges for these services.  Click to learn about CONFIDENTIALITY of counseling services.

CAPS has two physical locations on campus, our main site is the second floor of the Health and Counseling (SHC) building located to the left of Plaza Circle, a bit north of the HSU Library. CAPS also has a second location across campus at BSS 208.  Starting Fall, 2021 CAPS will resume having a physical presence on campus, though most sessions will continue to be held through Zoom for everyone's safety during the pandemic. Many of our offices are small and have poor ventilation. Please call us before heading to one of our physical locations (707.826.3236).  We will continue to do what we can by phone and Zoom, and will make arrangements for an in-person presence where indicated.  Note that for the SHC location, all who enter the building will go through a Covid screening, including temperature checks.

We have provided many useful resources and tools on this website to promote wellbeing and to help with common life struggles (such as anxiety, depression, dealing with loss, etc.). See the self-help section for a long list of topics, as well as our prezis listed under "counsel from your couch."  

Health & Safety
Address 
1 Harpst St.
Arcata, CA 95521
United States
Website:
http://www.humboldt.edu
Program(s) 
Psychology
Service Learning
Social Work
Organization type 
Education - College or University (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, Guardians/Parents, People Experiencing Homelessness, People Experiencing Material Poverty, People Impacted by Crime
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Arts, Culture, and Humanities, Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Emergency Services & Public Safety, Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine, Migration & Naturalization Services, Natural Resources, the Environment, and Ecosystems, Restorative Justice
Additional Focus Area(s)
Legal Assistance, Political Engagement, Media & Broadcasting, Activism, Conflict Resolution and Peace Building, Recreation, Skill Development, STEM Programs, Safety Education, Behavioral Health, Family Planning Services, Mental Well-being, Substance Abuse, Wellness Education Programs