{"id":94,"date":"2016-09-14T16:38:35","date_gmt":"2016-09-14T16:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/counseling-psychological-services\/?page_id=94"},"modified":"2025-08-28T16:47:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T20:47:14","slug":"counseling-and-psychological-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/counseling-psychological-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) works to support the holistic development and psychological health of Bates students. CAPS is committed to provide equitable access and services to all Bates students supporting their personal and educational needs. <\/p>\nMeet the CAPS staff here<\/a>.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Care at CAPS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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CAPS is located at 31 Campus Ave, the same building as Bates Health Services. Our entrance is on the side of the building, pictured here. In the picture, you can see the quad in the distance across Campus Ave. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

CAPS services are free and confidential for enrolled students during the academic year. We provide timely appointments, many of these being same-day appointments, to maximize accessibility and address each student\u2019s primary concerns. CAPS offers short-term individual, group and psychiatric services, and referrals when needed. Contact us Monday through Friday 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you are ready, reach out by using one of the buttons below to connect with us now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting Started<\/h3>
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We see the vast majority of students within a day or two depending on your availability. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you call<\/a> or email<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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