Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at the University of Richmond supports student success and enhances student well-being by providing comprehensive clinical services to currently enrolled, full-time, degree-seeking students; outreach and consultation to students, faculty, and staff, and professional, graduate level training to Master’s and Doctoral students and residents.  CAPS is fully accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) and a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers. 

CAPS Summer Operating Hours

Starting the week of 5/19, CAPS will be open to client care Tuesdays through Thursdays 9:00am - 4:00pm until 8/15. Registration forms will be available online during operating hours.

Off campus mental health and well-being services
The University of Richmond has partnered with TimelyCare to provide virtual mental health and well-being services for free to all students who are eligible to see CAPS. To learn more about TimelyCare, services provided, and eligibility, visit our TimelyCare page.

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.
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Group Counseling
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Concerned About A Student

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.

CAPS Statement to Students
CAPS Statement to the UR Community
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Hours and Location

Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

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.