Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at the University of Richmond offers a wide range of short-term services to currently enrolled, full-time, degree-seeking students, (as well as full-time undergraduate visiting students living on-campus; e.g., exchange students) at the University of Richmond. Over one third of UR students use CAPS services at least once before they graduate. CAPS is fully accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS).

Closed to client care: May 6 - August 20

For administrative assistance, please contact: caps@richmond.edu or (804-289-8119). Patient care resumes August 21, 2023.

Students seeking off-campus therapy can use this platform to find community mental health providers, the services they provide, insurances they accept, and their contact information.

Students experiencing a mental-health crisis:

During the academic year, either call or walk-in to CAPS during open hours – DO NOT EMAIL.  After hours and during the summer, please call the University of Richmond Police at (804) 289-8911, call 911 for your local police department, or go directly to your nearest emergency room.

UR and CAPS Statements to UR students on Racial & Social Injustice

UR Well Events

No events scheduled at this time.

Hours and Location

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Closed 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. for staff meeting

Well-Being Center, 3rd Floor, 363 College Road, Richmond, VA  23173 

Contact Us: caps@richmond.edu, 804-289-8119

CAPS follows the University academic calendar and University inclement weather for closings & delays.

Accessibility

CAPS staff is committed to being open, welcoming, and accessible to students of all backgrounds.

Confidentiality

Except for certain rare legal situations, all CAPS information, including whether or not a student made an appointment, is confidential and cannot be released to anyone else without the student's permission.

See the CAPS Informed Consent and Privacy Policy documents for additional information.