Counseling and Psychological Services
Welcome to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)! CAPS serves as the primary mental health service at Northwestern University with offices on both the Evanston and Chicago campuses. CAPS provides a set of core services, including clinical services, educational workshops, and consultation with faculty, staff, and parents.
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Attend one-on-one meetings with a CAPS counselor to help you thrive during your time at Northwestern.
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Support and grow alongside your fellow students in a safe and confidential space.
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Connect with other students and nurture your mental health outside of the CAPS office.
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Care Coordinators can provide tailored recommendations based on your preferences and clinical needs.
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Start here if you have any questions.
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Psychiatric evaluations and medication management are available to students already meeting with a CAPS counselor.
As part of our ongoing efforts to offer our community additional wellness resources, we have partnered with TimelyMD, a leading provider of virtual health and well-being services for higher education,to offer Northwestern students free virtual mental health support through the TimelyCare platform.