Talk to a Therapist
FAU Mental Health Resources
For Students
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
We are here as to provide FAU students with timely and effective mental health services. All our services are included with student tuition and confidential!
Our Services
All services are included with student tuition and confidential.
- Individual psychotherapy
- Couples psychotherapy
- Group counseling
- Consultations with students, faculty, staff, and family members in crisis
- and much more!
In addition to our office, we work closely with Student Health Services to provide additional therapy options.
Meet the CAPS Staff
We know therapy is deeply personal journey, so we would like to introduce ourselves. Our staff has provided detailed information about their professional and personal backgrounds to help you find someone you are most comfortable speaking with.
For Students
Psychiatric Services from Student Health Services (SHS)
Student Health Services (SHS) is committed to the mental wellness of FAU students. The SHS team is available to evaluate, diagnose, and treat common mental health disorders. We also work with a team of psychiatry providers to maximize your care. SHS collaborates closely with FAU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
Students in Distress
This guide informs faculty, staff and students how to recognize signs of distress, provides tips on how to respond to distressed students’ observations and their concerns, and provides references which enable faculty, staff and students to determine who to contact.
Mental Health Self-help
Welltrack Boost
You have free on-demand access to Welltrack Boost. Digital self-help tools you can use on your own device and schedule. Take control of your mental health and happiness.
Keep track of your wins with Room for the Positive or examine your thoughts with the Thought Diary tool.
Keep track of your wins with Room for the Positive or examine your thoughts with the Thought Diary tool.
LinkedIn Learning
Check out these pre-selected modules or click "All Modules" to explore!
Healthy Campus 2030
Do you have some concerns about your mental health?
Take an quick, anonymous, questionnaire to help find the resources and help you need.
Suicide Prevention
When responding to needs and concerns, remember to CLASP!
Convey Care“We’ve been friends for a while now. How are you really doing?”
Listen and communicate without judgement“It sounds like you’ve been feeling frustrated.”
Ask directly about suicide“Are you thinking about suicide?”
Stay focused and present“I’m listening. Please keep going.”
Provide resources“Let’s call CAPS together.”
YoutubeRemember CLASP!Watch this video on how to CLASP