Students in Crisis:
Call CAPS at 517-355-8270 and press "1" when prompted to speak with a crisis counselor. For more resources,
visit our Emergency Resources pageCAPS Offices are closed to in-person visits. Services are available via phone and video. Check out the details below.
Important Short-Term Changes to CAPS Services
- As a COVID-19 preventive measure, CAPS offices at Olin Health Center, MSU Student Union, and the Neighborhoods are closed.
- Students in crisis: Please call 9-1-1, go to your nearest emergency room, or call CAPS anytime day or night at 517-355-8270 and press "1" at the prompt to receive assistance from a crisis counselor over the phone.
- CAPS counseling and psychiatry staff will work remotely to help meet the needs of MSU students.
- Established clients with scheduled appointments will be offered phone or Zoom sessions. Clients will be contacted and given instructions.
- Established psychiatry patients can contact their provider through the MyMSUHealth patient portal at https://mymsuhealth.hc.msu.edu (patients concerned about potential cost should mention this to their provider).
- Patients needing a prescription refill prior to their next appointment can use the MyMSUHealth patient portal to make the request: https://mymsuhealth.hc.msu.edu
- Students not in crisis: If you do not have a scheduled appointment, and/or are not already established with CAPS, you have the option to complete a CAPS-Phone-Request for a phone consultation appointment to discuss your needs and assist with connecting you with available resources. URL: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9GNsDVC3VlH3wnr
- CAPS Phone (517-355-8270) has a voice prompt with 3 options:
- (Press 1) To talk with a crisis counselor,
- (Press 2) to leave a message with the CAPS Nurse which will be responded to within one business day, or
- (Press 3) for general messages.
- Request a virtual CAPS Outreach event https://caps.msu.edu/services/outreach-services.html
- Virtual support groups are in the planning stage. Please check back later this summer for updates.
- This fall watch for the launch of virtual CAPS Connect sessions.
CAPS is accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) and the American Psychological Association (APA).
