There are many mental health resources available to students, their families, faculty and staff. Below, we’ve curated resources for self-help, assignment-related questions and more.
If you are in crisis, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. CAPS crisis services are also available 24/7. Call (517) 355-8270 and press “1” at the prompt to speak with a crisis counselor.
To access new counseling and psychiatric services, schedule a consultation. During your consultation, we'll discuss your needs and help you get connected with available resources on or off-campus based on clinical recommendations.Accessing Mental Health Services
Learn more about how students can access mental health services, the availability of CAPS services and more.
Virtual Care Kit
Self-care tips to reduce stress, keep a routine and find connection in a virtual world. You might also enjoy this Spring Break Care Kit, designed especially for taking care during COVID-19 if you choose to travel.
Spring Break Care Kit
The Spring Break Care Kit includes tips for taking care during COVID-19 if you choose to travel.
Coping With COVID-19
Exploring the psychological toll COVID-19 has taken — and how to cope with it.
View ResourcesInterviews & Class Assignments
Information for students requesting interviews or insights while completing assignments.
Learn MoreResources for Parents and Guardians
College is full of transitions — for you and your student. Here's what you should know about your student's mental health.
See ResourcesOur partners at PsychHub have an online video library covering many common mental health topics, like mindfulness, information about mental illnesses and more.
These free, anonymous online screening assessments can help determine whether professional consultation would be helpful toyou. These tools are available to all students at Michigan State University.
CAPS staff are available to identify problems relating to students’ use of alcohol or other drugs. Individualized assessment, counseling, and referrals are available by calling (517) 355-8270. For further information, please refer to the MSU Health Promotion AOD Program or call (517) 884-6598. For students in recovery, please visit the MSU Collegiate Recovery Community.
Follow the links below to learn more about mental health, how to recognize mental health struggles and more.