CAPS Services & Referral Resources
CAPS remains committed to supporting students' mental health and wellbeing. We care about you and know this can be a difficult time!
CAPS’ primary function is to support students’ mental health needs in order to meet their academic goals within a time window framed by service eligibility, class schedules, student obligations, CAPS resources as well as our Scope of Practice document. As such, CAPS services are short-term and goal-oriented and align with the TAMU academic semester calendar. Our average session number is 3 to 4. Over 75% of students average 1 to 5 sessions. We strive to wrap up services with students once classes have ended and as finals begin. However, when clinically indicated due to significant mental health concerns, we may extend treatment beyond the parameters of the semester calendar.
CAPS services will be provided exclusively through phone consultations. Schedule an Initial Phone Consultation.
- We are here to serve our students. If you do not see a time that works for you in our online scheduling system, please call us at 979-845-4427 and we'll work to get you connected with a counselor.
If you are in need of urgent, crisis-related services, you may call us during business hours to discuss options to assist you or visit our Emergency Resources page for additional resources. If you are currently in a life threatening situation or your safety is at risk, call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.
CAPS counselors are available to consult with staff/faculty, family, and students as needed. Consultations requests can be made by calling the CAPS phone number at 979-845-4427. During consultations, CAPS counselors maintain the confidentiality of students who are clients to the fullest extent of the law.
CAPS is providing initial individual consultations by phone. For ongoing counseling, these appointments may be conducted by phone or Zoom depending on what is deemed appropriate by counselor and student.
CAPS offers a variety of telehealth groups and workshops. Learn more about the benefits of group counseling and view the Spring 2021 Schedule to see if there is a group or workshop for you. Please contact CAPS to schedule a group screening or express interest through our group interest form. You can self-enroll for a workshop through the student portal. Our workshops are also available anytime in video format to watch on your own here.
CAPS is still providing career counseling services to assist students in identifying the steps in their career development and exploration, which may include incorporating career assessments.
Focus 2 is a self-paced, interactive career planning program designed to help you explore college majors and plan your career based on your interests, values, skills, personality, and professional goals. It is provided free of charge for currently enrolled Texas A&M students.
For First-Time Users, please create a new user account using access code TAMUCAPS. For Returning Users, please sign in to Focus 2.
Referral Resources
CAPS encourages students to explore various resources if they feel they are in need of ongoing counseling that cannot currently be provided through our department.
Resources provided here are intended as a starting point for identifying and researching services to fit your unique needs and circumstances. We encourage you to be informed about your options and to ask questions about the nature of the services and associated business practices for these options and others you may encounter.
- Psychology Today
- This allows you to search for providers in your area. You can refine your search by insurance company, presenting issue, type of therapy, and more.
- 211.org
- This United Way service helps you get connected to resources in your area, particularly if you don't have insurance.
- 7cups.com
- No matter who you are or what you’re going through, this is a place where you’ll be heard and cared for. Includes self-help guides, free 24/7 chat, and affordable online therapy.
- Telebehavioral Care at Texas A&M
- Must live in the Brazos Valley to receive services
- Call 979-436-0700 and leave a voicemail
- Currently, staff will call back from a blocked number
- TAMU Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
- New Patients: call us at 979.774.8200 during business hours to schedule your appointment.
- Betterhelp Telehealth Counseling Services
- Major Insurance Companies Accepted
- “Whenever there is anything that interferes with your happiness or prevents you from achieving your goals, we may be able to help. We also have counselors who are specialized in specific issues, such as stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, depression, addictions, eating, sleeping, trauma, anger, family conflicts, LGBT matters, grief, religion, self-esteem and more.”
- Telehealth Certification Institute
- This site allows for clients to search for therapists who provide telehealth counseling services and client phone consultations within the state of Texas and throughout the country.
- Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
- This group is a non-profit nationwide network of mental health professionals that provides in-office and telehealth mental health counseling services.
- Services provided are at a low cost/reduced rate.
- TAMU Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
- New Patients: call us at 979.774.8200 during business hours to schedule your appointment.
- Everhealth Psychiatry Services - Bryan, TX location
- Everhealth specializes in mental health and psychiatric services for all ages.
- Insurance: BCBS, Medicare, Advantage Medicare Plans with Amerigroup and Cigna Texas Health Springs, Medicaid, Managed Medicaid with Amerigroup, Superior,and Cigna Star Plus.
