1. CAPS Services and Liaison Relationships
Janet Camp, Psy.D.
Associate Director for Clinical Services
Counseling and Psychiatric Services
University Health Center

2. CAPS Location and Hours
CAPS is located on the second floor of the University Health Center, on the corner of College Station and East Campus Roads
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
CAPS Staff
Multidisciplinary team of clinicians:
Psychiatric providers
Licensed doctoral-level clinical and counseling psychologists
Licensed clinical social workers
Licensed marriage and family therapists
Licensed professional counselors
Postdoctoral residents
Advanced trainees

3. Services Offered by CAPS
Short-term individual and couples counseling
Group counseling
Psychiatric services (medication)
Crisis intervention (during and after hours)
Transition of care to alternative resources
Consultation to the campus community, parents and students
Programs and workshops
Faculty and staff training

4. Scheduling A First Appointment at CAPS
Schedule a 30-minute Screening appointment through the UHC patient portal or by calling CAPS at
Complete the on-line pre-appointment questionnaire.
Arrive at CAPS 15 minutes before scheduled appointment.
No cost for Screening appointment.

5. Urgent or Crisis Situations
During Regular Working Hours
Students with urgent needs may contact CAPS at and ask to speak with the walk-in clinician
Students who walk-in to CAPS with urgent needs will meet with a clinician who will conduct an assessment and develop an appropriate follow-up plan
After Regular Working Hours
Students may call the UGA Police (706) and ask to speak with the CAPS on-call clinician

6. What Happens During The First Appointment
The CAPS clinician will assess the student’s needs and collaborate with him/her on a plan that may include CAPS services or assistance with transition to other on- or off-campus resources.
During high-demand times of the semester there may be a wait of two or more weeks for a follow-up counseling appointment at CAPS.

7. CAPS Fees CAPS does not charge a fee for:
The initial Screening appointment
Walk-In Screening (urgent or crisis situations)
After-hours Crisis Intervention, and
Appointments for the purpose of transition to community resources
Specific information about our fee-for-service charges can be obtained by calling CAPS during business hours
For students who cannot afford to pay for CAPS services and demonstrate financial need, there is financial assistance available through the Parents and Families Association grant.

8. Confidentiality
A student may share directly with you whatever information s/he chooses
You may share with CAPS any information you believe is relevant
If you are concerned about a particular student, call us in advance of his/her appointment and relay this information.
Ask to speak with your CAPS liaison or a member or a member of the CAPS Leadership team who will take your information and offer ways to address your concerns.
CAPS staff members are not able to provide any information about whether a student is or is not a CAPS client in accordance with Georgia state law and ethical practices unless a student is at imminent risk of harm to self or others.

9. CAPS/Housing Liaison Relationships
Area Coordinator
Residence Hall
Hall Director
CAPS Liaison
John Wright
Brumby Hall
Hannah Mountford
Tricia Coghlan
Ricky Boggs
Hill Community
DaShan Axon-Lawrence
Brittany Chill
Vacant
Anne Layton
Myers Community
Steven Campbell
Miles Johnson
Alicia Talbird
Azura Morgan
Creswell Hall
TBA
Reed Community
Quita Bell
Becca Morgan
Hannah Macon
Austin Shedden
Blake Singleton
East Campus Village
Casey Lewis
Antuan Brown
Angie Hahn
University Village
Becky Bury
David Strumpf
Sandrine Bosshardt
Scott Nelson
Brown Hall
Lauren Adams

10. Role of the CAPS Liaison
Provide support/consultation to University Housing staff members concerned about the welfare of students
Collaborate with Housing staff members to develop programming aimed at promoting mental fitness, reducing stigma and responding to students in distress
Provide training to address the needs of University Housing professional staff members
Convey information about CAPS initiatives and special events, CAPS service delivery, process of referral, after-hours response and safety planning processes
It is expected that CAPS liaisons will attend Community meetings or meet with their respective Housing liaisons at least two or three times during both the spring and fall semesters.

11. Trends in College Student Mental Health 2010-2015
Prevalent Student Concerns Identified in College Counseling Centers
Anxiety
57%
Stress
47%
Depression
46%
Family Concerns
32%
Relationship Problems
29%
Academic Performance
28%
Interpersonal Functioning
24%
Self-Esteem/Confidence
23%
Sleep
15%
Adjustment to New Environment
14%
ACHA-NCHA-II—U.S. (Fall 2011) (N = 27,774)
ACHA-NCHA-II—UGA Undergraduates (Fall 2011) (N = 422)
ACHA-NCHA-II—UGA Graduates (Fall 2011) (N = 171)
Center for Collegiate Mental Health Annual Report (2015) (N > 100,000)

12. Trends in College Student Mental Health 2010-2015
Prevalent Student Concerns Identified in College Counseling Centers
Alcohol
11%
Suicidality 9%
Anger Management 7%
Sexual Abuse/Assault (Victim)
Drugs
Self-Injurious Thoughts or Behaviors
Harrassment/Emotional Abuse (Victim) 5%
Physical Abuse/Assault (Victim) 4%
Violent Thoughts or Behaviors 1%
Stalking (victim)
< 1%
ACHA-NCHA-II—U.S. (Fall 2011) (N = 27,774)
ACHA-NCHA-II—UGA Undergraduates (Fall 2011) (N = 422)
ACHA-NCHA-II—UGA Graduates (Fall 2011) (N = 171)
Center for Collegiate Mental Health Annual Report (2015) (N > 100,000)

13. Scenario 1
A student who was adjusting well to life at college tells you that she needs to go home. The student returns after almost three weeks saying that a family emergency occurred. The student is unwilling to tell you the details, saying her family is “private.” You know that the student missed several assignments while she has been gone and is worried about her classes. Her grades have declined. You notice that she mostly keeps to herself since coming back to campus. You also notice that she often appears to be tearful and her eyes are red. She no longer participates in social activities as she once did.

14. Scenario 2
When discussing stress management during mid-terms, a student discloses to you that he engages in cutting himself as a way to relieve stress and manage his anxiety and depression. He reports that he has been in therapy before, but “it just doesn’t help.” He goes on to confide in you about his difficulties with his family and says he has few people that he can talk with openly, like he does with you. You begin receiving concerning s from the student that are sent at all hours of the day or night.

15. Scenario 3
A student is frequently just on time or a little late for class and often smells strongly of alcohol or marijuana. She usually stays under the radar. You notice that she sometimes falls asleep in public spaces. The student seems to be struggling and you pull her aside to inquire how she’s doing. During that conversation, she confides to you that she thinks about suicide.

16. Scenario 4
A student looks she hasn’t slept well, has uncombed hair, wrinkled clothes and bloodshot eyes. Her comments are often tangential and off topic. Other students roll their eyes or move away when the student comes near. The student has shared very personal information on social media sites including a family history of domestic violence. She makes inappropriate comments about a variety of topics that seem to draw a lot of negative attention from her peers.

17. Scenario 5
A student contacts you at 3:00 a.m. saying that he is having a conflict with his roommate. You respond by inviting the student and his roommate to meet with you at 10:00 am the following morning to discuss. Next morning, the student meets with you and is obviously agitated and overwhelmed. He says he has been up all night trying to prepare for a test and that he was unable to study because of his roommate. He is angry at you because he believes you should have done something when he came to see you last night. He uses inappropriate language when he is talking with you.