Announcements & Events!
CAPS is closed for Summer Recess.
From: May 26th, 2023
Until: August 14th, 2023
Routine appointments will be available, starting Monday, September 4th, 2023 (first day of classes).
In the event of an emergency, please call the Office of Public Safety at (860) 685-3333 or dial 911.
Welcome to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)!
CAPS provides comprehensive short-term mental health services through multidisciplinary integration with Davison Health Center and WesWell. Students who utilize our psychotherapy services may discuss in confidence any worries, distressing feelings, or difficult situations they are currently experiencing. Our goal is to assist students as they navigate through life's challenges within the context of a highly rigorous and demanding academic environment.
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After Hours On-Call Reminder:
The after-hours on-call system (860-685-2910) is in place to assist students with urgent concerns that cannot wait until the following day. Please DO NOT use the on-call after business hours to cancel or make an appointment. Please call 860-685-2910 and leave a message to make or cancel your appointment or email counseling@wesleyan.edu.
- Location and Hours
Counseling and Psychological Services is located at 327 High St. on the 2nd floor of the Davison Health Center. We are open from 9 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Friday with some evening appointments available. Telephone number is 860-685-2910.
- Routine Appointment Information
To schedule an appointment contact CAPS at (860) 685-2910 during regular hours (M-F 9 AM-4:30 PM) or, when the office is closed, email your availability to counseling@wesleyan.edu.
- Crisis Appointment Information
Crisis appointments are available for urgent concerns and scheduled each afternoon (M-F) on a limited basis. If you are experiencing distress and in need of a same day appointment, please call 860-685-2910 and alert the CAPS staff you are in need of a same day appointment. If you are unsure if your issue is a “crisis”, please contact CAPS to discuss.
- Emergency After-hours Information
In case of an emergency occurring after-hours, call 860-685-2910 to be connected with the on-call therapist. Please DO NOT use the after-hours on-call to cancel or make an appointment. Please call 860-685-3143 and leave a message to make or cancel your appointment or email counseling@wesleyan.edu.
- Appointment Cancellation Information
During routine business hours, please call 860-685-2910 to cancel an appointment so other students have an opportunity to use the time. After hours, please call 860-685-3143 and leave a voicemail or cancel at counseling@wesleyan.edu . A $10 no show fee will be assessed to any student failing to notify the office of cancellation within 24 hours of appointment. The fee will be billed directly to student accounts after a second missed appointment. Students will be reminded of the policy after a first missed appointment via email.
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