About CAPS
Who We Are
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of Eastern Michigan University students. Our staff provides free*, confidential counseling using a short-term model and limited psychiatry appointments for medication (insurance or payment is required; call to inquire).
We offer:
- Individual, couples and group counseling
- Emergency services and crisis intervention
- Educational workshops, outreaches
- Faculty and staff consultation
- Training for graduate students in the mental health professions
*You must be enrolled half-time to receive services.
Mission Statement
We provide quality services that help EMU students reduce psychological symptoms, cope with difficult life events, and be successful in their personal and academic endeavors. We provide consultation to faculty and staff and training to new mental health professionals in support of the academic mission of the University. Vision Statement
We will be recognized by the university community as an essential mental health resource for supporting individual wellbeing and academic success. Organizational Chart
Confidentiality Statement
Client confidentiality is and will continue to remain a top priority. CAPS upholds the best professional practices in protecting student confidentiality and privacy with policies that are in accordance with the various ethical and professional principles and standards set forth by organizations and bodies that oversee our multidisciplinary practices.
Identifiable health information from confidential counseling or psychiatric records will not be shared outside of EMU CAPS and is released only if the client gives written consent. By law, there are limited exceptions to this rule in cases of minors, health or safety emergencies and court subpoenas. Faculty, university administrators, and parents do not have access to a client's counseling or psychiatric record. However, counselors and other medical providers are mandated to report specific information when there is the possibility of harm to a client or another person, in cases of abuse of a child, elder or vulnerable person, or under court order.