Counseling and Psychological Services provides FREE mental health services to enrolled University of Michigan-Flint students to help them maximize their academic and personal potential. In meetings with CAPS Counselors, students are encouraged to talk about their mental health concerns, relationship issues, family conflict, stress management, adjustment issues, and more in a safe and confidential space. CAPS provides the following services:
- Individual, Couples, and Group Counseling*
- Support Groups
- Mental health-focused workshops and presentations
- Referrals to campus and community resources
- Access to mental health crisis support 24/7
- Access to Wellness Room resources
*Due to professional licensing restrictions, CAPS Counselors cannot provide direct individual, couples, or group counseling services to students who are located outside the state of Michigan at the time of their counseling appointment. However, all students, regardless of location, are eligible for CAPS support groups, workshops, presentations, campus and community resources and referrals, and 24/7 mental health crisis support. If you are located outside of the state of Michigan and would like to begin counseling, you are welcome to contact the CAPS office to schedule a time to meet with a CAPS Counselor to discuss possible resources in your community.
Please contact the CAPS Office at 810-762-3456 to inquire about the current support group and group counseling offerings.
CAPS strictly protects your confidentiality within the limits allowed by law. We do not report your attendance or any personal information to any unit in or outside the university without your written permission. There are limits to confidentiality required by the law. We will be happy to provide you with more information regarding these limits at your first appointment.
Mission
The mission of CAPS is to assist our diverse campus community in defining and accomplishing personal, academic, and professional goals through proactive, responsive, and supportive counseling and services for students and to provide education to our entire campus about student mental health.
Vision
CAPS empowers students to prioritize and enhance their mental and emotional wellness while honoring the diversity and unique differences of our students. CAPS promotes a culture of support, inclusion, and awareness of mental health and wellness on campus.
Values Statement
As mental health professionals charged with serving the psychological needs of a diverse student population, the values we espouse shape how we work, affect the lives of others, and influence how we relate to each other as colleagues. We respect all persons and acknowledge their unique and diverse cultures, lifestyles, and philosophies. We value each individual’s right to be free and self-determining. We promote mental health through innovative and effective services, programs, and continuous evaluation. We value participatory decision-making and support the appropriate taking of both responsibilities and risks. Our collective efforts to maintain these values empower those we serve and ourselves.