Counseling & Psychological Services

Notice:

The University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) union has notified the University of California Office of the President that their members at UCLA and across the UC system plan to strike April 1. The American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) has also notified UCOP that it plans to strike April 1. UPTE includes The UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services’ (CAPS) Counseling Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists who will likely engage in this strike.

CAPS remains committed to student safety and care. CAPS will be open with curtailed clinical services Tuesday 8am - 5pm.

• Psychiatry Services: Psychiatry services will operate as scheduled. Students with psychiatry appointments should proceed at their regularly scheduled time.

• Therapy Services. Therapy services (individual and/or group) will likely be affected by strike activity. Students will be contacted the morning of the scheduled appointment IF the appointment needs to be rescheduled. If you are not sure of the status of your appointment, please feel free to contact us at our main number (310) 825-0768. Please note: cancelled appointments due to strike activity during this period will not incur any charge.

• Same Day Services. Due to reduced staffing, CAPS will have limited availability for walk-in/same-day appointments. Students with urgent needs may choose to speak with counselor by phone or in-person by coming into CAPS at John Wooden West from 9am-3pm Wednesday-Friday.

CAPS remains committed to ensuring the continuation of a safe and respectful work environment for all CAPS staff members, students, and community members during this period and are working diligently on plans to provide as much care as possible. As always, if you require support outside of business hours, crisis counselors are available by calling our main number (310) 825-0768. For a life-threatening emergency, please call 911, or go to the nearest Emergency Department.

CAPS is committed to supporting your health, healing, and hope, especially during this challenging time.

If you are in need of mental health support during this time, and are not a CAPS client or unable to access your CAPS' services due to being out of state, please see some accessible support and resources below. You may always call CAPS for additional support or with any questions. CAPS counselors will remain available by phone 24 hours per day at the CAPS main number: 310-825-0768.

Therapy Shortcut: Your Shortcut to Mental Wellbeing: If you have been affected by the LA fires, this company is offering 6 months of Therapy Shortcut for free.

Disaster Distress Helpline: free, 24/7 support to anyone in emotional distress related to disasters. Contact 800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746

UCLA CAPS 24/7 Line: 310-825-0768

Togetherall 24/7 online anonymous health, well being, and peer support platform for university students: Register or log in here

Online Referral Database for mental health referrals within and outside of CA - Welltrack Connect

UCLA Campus Updates and Resources Page