Students who visit CAPS Personal Counseling services have a variety of interests and concerns. Many students seek help for psychological, interpersonal, family problems and other issues related to succeeding at the university.. Individual, couples, family, and group sessions are available.
CAPS staff are also available for consultation to students who may have concerns about another student or friend, or about a particular situation. CAPS staff members are also available to consult with faculty and staff regarding such issues.
Simply call 785/864-CAPS (2277) or come by the office. CAPS offices are fully accessible to people with disabilities. If an appointment is made, students will be asked to complete registration materials before the day of the first appointment. These materials take about 20 minutes to complete.
Counseling and Psychological Services is openAfter hours messages may be left on the CAPS answering machine. Messages will be answered the next business day. If you or someone you know needs service outside of CAPS hours, resources in the community include:
The first visit usually lasts about 50 minutes. It is focused on understanding the nature of the concern and clarifying goals and expectations. Students are encouraged to participate actively in determining the services that may be most useful to accomplish their goals. The counselor will be glad to respond to any questions. Usually by the end of the first session an agreement is reached regarding the next steps to take. In some instances the student will continue with the initial counselor; however students may be referred to another counselor or service that better addresses their needs.
CAPS Personal Counseling staff consists of licensed psychologists, social workers, a psychiatrist, graduate psychology interns, and other graduate students in training. Graduate students receive individual and group supervision by licensed senior staff. (More information about CAPS graduate training program.)
All contacts with CAPS Clinical Service are confidential. No client information is released to anyone outside the agency including Watkins Health Center, other university offices, faculty, or parents without the clients written consent. There are limits to confidentiality. Counselors are required by law to report cases of suspected child abuse. They may disclose information when it is necessary to protect a client or others from imminent danger. Information may be disclosed when required by court order. CAPS staff members also reserve the right to share information with each other for consultation and training purposes.
Fees apply to currently enrolled KU students who have paid the full health fee.
| First session at CAPS | No Charge |
| Individual, Couples, Family Session (50 minutes) | $11.00 |
| Group Sessions (1.5 hours) | $11.00 |
| Psychiatric Evaluation (1 hour) | $65.00 |
| Extended Psychiatric Visit (1 hour) | $65.00 |
| Brief Psychiatric Visit (15 minutes) | $25.00 |
Clients will be billed for appointments missed or not canceled 24 hours in advance. Billing is done through Watkins Health Center Business Office. Insurance will be billed upon request.
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The University of Kansas Counseling and Psychological Services Watkins Health Center, 2nd Floor Lawrence, KS 66045 785/864-CAPS (2277) |
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For concerns of a personal nature, please call CAPS at 864-2277 This file was updated 08/21/07 10:15 AM |