We see the vast majority of students within a day or two depending on your availability.

If you call or email us to schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment, we recommend you check your calendar first. That way, you can identify two or three times and days that work for your schedule.

This could sound like: “I’m calling/writing to set up an initial appointment. I can meet Thursday at 2 pm or Friday at 9 am this week. Thanks!”

You and the counselor you meet with will discuss a treatment plan that best meets your needs within the available resources at Bates, including:

• one-time consultation
• short-term counseling
• confidential group therapy
• help with referrals for medication or long-term therapy

Frequency and scheduling of sessions will be a collaborative and flexible agreement between you and your counselor.

For frequently asked questions about our services, click here.

The staff of Bates College Counseling & Psychological Services is committed to social justice and examining the impact of systemic and historical issues of power, privilege, and access to resources at the individual, interpersonal, institutional, and structural levels. We are dedicated to the active process of critical thinking and rigorous self-reflection to ensure that all students are treated fairly and competently as well as to compensate for obstacles and unequal treatment that can be set in place by individuals, institutions, and society.

Bates College CAPS is committed to creating an environment that meets the needs of all who wish to participate. If you have a disability and anticipate a barrier to your ability to utilize our services, please email Allison K. Brown, Associate Director to discuss possible accommodations.