CAPS RESOURCES
https://www.counseling.ucla.edu/
As a temporary alternative to our regular drop-in consultations, our CAPS Virtual Drop-In hours will provide free, confidential, brief support or mental health screenings for students. During this visit, a specialized counselor can help you to explore resources, assess your mental health, and when needed, connect you to ongoing CAPS counseling, and other services. If one cannot attend the designated drop in hours, students can still access a Triage Assessment by calling the CAPS Front Desk.
UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
Tuesday 9 am -11am PST with Ellie Herhandez, Ph.D
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Tuesday 11am-12pm PST with Diane Gallo, Psy.D
LGBTQ COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
Wednesdays 10 am - 12 pm with Jason Tomasian, LCSW
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Thursdays 1 pm - 3 pm with Dee Chappelear, Ph. D
DASHEW CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS
Wednesdays 2 pm - 4 pm with Shannen Vong, Ph.D
TRANSFER STUDENT CENTER
Wednesdays 3 pm - 5 pm PST with Kristi Graham, Ph.D
INITIATING SERVICES AT CAPS
Call CAPS during Triage Assessment hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mondays through Thursdays and 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Fridays to schedule a same day appointment.
Scheduling Follow-up Appointments
To schedule follow-up appointments, please contact the CAPS front desk at +1(310) 825-0768 or through the Ashe Patient Portal.
CAPS REMOTE SERVICES
This is a detailed document of CAPS' remote services for students with/without UCSHIP, in state students, out of state (in teh U.S.), and out of the country.
24/7 Crisis line
24/7 crisis support by phone: + 1 (310) 825-0768
Same Day Triage Appointment and/or Drop-in Services
ELIGIBILITY AND FEES: A QUICK GLANCE
IN STATE
Students residing in California are also eligible for a same day brief assessment with a CAPS triage clinician.
Short-term individual therapy, group therapy and psychiatry services at CAPS, when clinically appropriate.
Clinical coordination and referral support may be provided when outside referral is necessary.
Out of state
Due to state law and California Board of Psychology and Board of Behavioral Services restrictions, students residing outside of California are eligible only for clinical coordination and referral to a provider in their local area, based on student insurance plans.
REGISTERED STUDENTS WITH UC SHIP
CAPS services are pre-paid, no additional fee required.
REGISTERED STUDENTS WITHOUT UC SHIP
$15/therapy session
LATE CANCELLATION/LATE RESCHEDULING/MISSED INDIVIDUAL SESSION
$20
LATE CANCELLATION/MISSED GROUP SESSION
$10
ASSESSMENT
All regiestered UCLA students are eligible for a Triage "Brief Screen" Assessment at no cost and consultation with a CAPS clinician. During the Brief Screen, options for treatment to best serve the student will be reviewed. See Beginning Treatment for more information.
STUDENT SELF-ADVOCACY
Taking this online screening may help you determine what your next steps should be if you are concerned about your mental health: https://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/hyho
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Taking this online survey provides beneficial feedback to CAPS so we can see how to better support you and provide services tailored to your needs: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9WL3YGY
MYTH VS. FACT
BUT CAPS HAS A LONG WAIT...
Students can call CAPS Mon-Thurs. 9am-4pm, Fri. 9am-3pm and be seen by a Triage Counselor on the same day. The counselor will assess the student’s needs, help stabilize the situation, and determine if they need immediate care at CAPS. Students will also receive information about helpful campus resources.
Students should consider therapy services off campus using their insurance, if they would like an earlier appointment than what is available at CAPS. You can schedule an insurance consult at CAPS to learn how to access your
insurance benefits, co-pays, and how to choose a therapist based on your particular clinical needs.
I've tried therapy before but I didn't like it...
An individual’s relationship with their therapist is essential. At the Triage Assessment, students can request a therapist with specific skills, languages, and qualities. They can also request a change of counselor as needed.
Expectations can affect outcomes. Sometimes students have the misconception that one session will result in immediate change. However, change takes time and so does the therapeutic relationship.
CAPS offers more than just 1:1 therapy. CAPS also offers Therapy Groups and has online mental health resources.
I DON't HAVE THE TIME...
Early intervention can result in more effective solutions, less detrimental consequences, and better outcomes. For example: If you sprain your ankle while running and you continue to run, you could be causing more damage.
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Students can access mental health resources in many ways, including 24/7 mental health resources like CAPS 24/7 Crisis Counseling, Therapy Assistance Online (TAO), MY SSP (for International Students), and LiveHealth Online.
My problem is not as bad as other people's problems...
This is a common and harmful misconception. You should never subjectively rank problems without context or points of reference. Rather than minimizing, you should always be honest with yourself and others about your level of distress.
Therapists will share their observations of concerning behavior or expressions of distress as a way to motivate the student to access help.
UCLA mental health care package packet
https://www.counseling.ucla.edu/Portals/100/Documents/2020/UCLA%20Mental%20Health%20Care%20Package.pdf
Feel free to browse through this self-care package, which includes useful trauma- informed affirmations for resiliency during COVID-19, self-care tips and resources amidst racial injustice for QTPOC, tips for allies, developing your own self-care plan, a stress and anxiety toolkit, and much more!
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COVID-19 resources:
https://ucla.app.box.com/s/1yrrwpwllzt3k9hj5gba98ycksko87bc
This folder contains workbooks, resources, and informative toolkits for coping with a myriad of issues related to COVID-19, which covers topics such as dealing with anxiety, stress, time management, hostile workspace environments, resiliency, and other mental health tips.
Mental health resource guide 2020-2021:
This informative PDF lists the descriptions and contact information for all CAPS services, including RISE Center, campus mental health resources, peer/student group mental health resources, academic campus resources, community campus resources, situational campus resources, and urgent emergency resources
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Case Managers - https://www.studentincrisis.ucla.edu/
Case Managers are available to assist students struggling with mental or physical health, facing an unexpected challenge or crisis, or experiencing a personal loss. They can support students by exploring options, identifying on-campus resources, and helping students to create a plan for their next steps. Case Managers typically meet with a student one to four times in person and can check-in with a student via email/phone periodically throughout the academic year. Case Managers are also available to consult with and provide training for staff and faculty who would like to better support students of concern.
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Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT): https://www.counseling.ucla.edu/resources/emergency-resources-on-campus#947172521-economic-crisis-response-team-ecrt
Description: The Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT) is an emergency on-campus resource for Bruins in financial distress. Please contact the ECRT via email at ecr@saonet.ucla.edu or via phone at (310) 206-1189
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Satellite clinics
https://www.counseling.ucla.edu/
The BWC offers confidential consultation and brief therapy to currently enrolled Center for Health Sciences Professional school students (Schools of Nursing, Dental and Public Health).
The Samueli School of Engineering satellite clinic meets weeks 5-10 on Wednesdays 11am-1pm PST and Thursday 2-4pm PST at the following Zoom ID: 914 9592 1254. Please call the CAPS front desk at +1 (310) 825-0768 for the Zoom password.
Sliding scale counseling source
This PDF provides information for other mental health clinics that may be closer to your home: https://www.counseling.ucla.edu/Portals/100/Documents/2020/Sliding%20Scale%20Counseling%20Centers%20-%20W20.pdf
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ONLINE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
TAO - Therapy Assistance Online - https://www.counseling.ucla.edu/resources/community-and-online-therapeutic-resources#946962495-tao
MYSSP - International Student Support Program - https://www.counseling.ucla.edu/issp
Live Health Online - https://www.counseling.ucla.edu/resources/community-and-online-therapeutic-resources#946962493-livehealth-online
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