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Counseling & Psychological Services

CAPS Personal Counseling Services can help students with issues related to adjusting to college and other psychological, interpersonal, and family problems. Individual sessions, group sessions and psychiatric services are available.

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Getting Started

First time appointments may be scheduled online through the CAPS portal or by calling 785-864-2277.

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In Crisis or Need Help Now?

If you or someone you know is in crisis or has urgent needs, help is available 24/7. During CAPS business hours, drop-in appointments are available by coming into CAPS and letting the front desk know that you need an urgent appointment. After business hours, you can call or text 988 or access any of the resources listed on our crisis support page.
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Support Resources

CAPS provides a guide to resources and support groups at KU, within the Lawrence community, and nationwide for specific concerns and specific populations.
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Groups & Workshops

CAPS offers a variety of groups and workshops that are 100% free. For more information, click the link below.
Available Groups & Workshops

Access Your CAPS Patient Portal

Students will now be checking themselves in through the CAPS Portal!
CAPS Portal

Culture of Caring

CAPS recognizes that many KU students are being impacted by recent and historical events. We hold firm to KU's values and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our staff are here to help students navigate through these times and understand that each of us is impacted in our own individual and unique ways.

If you are struggling or feeling overwhelmed, please reach out for support. First time appointments can be reserved online through the CAPS Portal or by calling (785) 864-2277. Please let the front desk know if you have urgent needs or are in crisis. You may call or come in during business hours to schedule an urgent appointment. After hours, you may also access support by calling or texting 988 or accessing TELUS Student Support. Contact information and further crisis resources can be found by clicking the "Crisis Support" button below.

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