Ithaca College

Posted on behalf of Deb Harper, Director, Center for Counseling Health, and Wellness

As the spring semester draws to a close, students can become increasingly stressed by class assignments, finals, and other competing priorities. The Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is a resource that can help.

If you are a student feeling overwhelmed by stress, please call CAPS at
607-274-3136. We can offer solutions and support such as:

• Same-day counseling sessions in our Center for those who express an urgent need. If a student is in crisis, we provide services to that student the same-day that they contact our office.
• Scheduled appointments, either in our Center, or with a local counseling professional. Wait times for appointments can range from 5-7 days at CAPS. Counselors in the local community can sometimes have shorter wait times.

Please note: To ensure the highest quality of care, all CAPS counseling sessions are conducted face-to-face between students and counselors. Counseling sessions are not conducted over the phone.

If you are a faculty, staff, or student member with concerns about a student:

• Call the Office of Public Safety (607-274-3333) if you are concerned about their immediate safety.
• Call CAPS (607-274-3136) during business hours to consult with a counselor about less urgent mental health concerns.

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Questions can be directed to the CAPS office at 607-274-3136 during business hours (8:30 am-5:00 pm, Monday through Friday).