Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) helps students meet the personal challenges associated with identifying and accomplishing academic, career, and life goals. Our services include short-term counseling for individuals, group counseling, career development counseling, referral services, psychoeducational workshops, and crisis intervention. Read more about CAPS.
Sometimes personal problems require more assistance than can be found within your own circle of support.
CAPS offers counseling for students who are struggling with issues such as family and social relationships, romantic relationships, life transitions, sexuality, grief, stress, sexual assault, anxiety, loss of motivation, or depression. If you have any of these concerns or would like general professional assistance, please come in or call for an intake appointment.
UPDATE: March 23, 2020
Special Advisory Related to CSULB Counseling Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the current Corona Virus (COVID-19), Cal State Long Beach has moved instructional classes and services online. The university is committed to the health and safety of its students and are following the directives of the State of California and health experts. Similarly, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is suspending all face-to-face counseling services, therapy groups, and workshops, and moving to remote (telehealth) services. We are committed to our students and are working to meet the mental health needs of our campus during this time.
It is important to note that remote or telehealth services has differences from traditional in-person counseling services. In a situation such as now, it can provide access to services for students even when our facilities and the campus are closed to access.
Here are important guidelines to remember:
March 13, 2020
Dear students, faculty, and staff,
While our university transitions to alternate modalities of learning and acts to keep our community safe in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to inform you that Counseling and Psychological Services is still operating with normal business hours and will continue to provide services for the campus community. Any updates and adjustments to our services will be provided as they become available.
Your health and well-being are our primary concern and we want you to feel empowered to make the decision to attend or cancel your sessions at CAPS. It is important to work together to stop the disease from spreading. For that purpose, CAPS will use telephone or zoom as much as possible to provide counseling services or brief check-ins until the COVID-19 pandemic has been controlled and we can provide in-person services more safely. If you are having a crisis and want to talk to a counselor, please call CAPS at (562) 985-4001.
If you are not feeling well and showing signs of a fever, cough, difficulty breathing or other symptoms (chills, body aches, sore throat, headache, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting), please stay home, cancel your appointment, and contact your healthcare provider right away or Student Health Services at (562) 985-4771.
For life-threatening emergencies, please call 911 or campus police at (562) 985-4101. If it is a mental health emergency, you can also contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at (800) 273-8255 or you can message the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741-741 and a crisis responder will assist you.
The news about the disease and speculation and anticipation of it becoming widespread, may cause feelings of increased uncertainty and anxiety in all of us. Here are a few tips from the American Psychological Association to help you manage your anxiety, put the information you’re hearing in perspective and maintain a positive outlook.
1. Keep things in perspective. Although the number of cases change each day, the number of confirmed infections in the United States is still low. Take a deep breath and remind yourself that the news coverage on this issue does not necessarily mean that there is a threat to you or your family.
2. Get the facts. Adopt a more curious approach from information you obtain from the media, friends, and family. Find a credible source you can trust. The following websites are credible sources to get the most updated information about COVID-19.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
World Health Organization-COVID-19 Outbreak
LA County Public Health- Learn More About the Coronavirus
CSULB Updates in Response to COVID-19
3. Communicate with children. If you have children, discuss the information that is honest and age appropriate. Parents and caregivers can help reduce stress in children by focusing on routines and schedules. Children often observe your behaviors and emotions for cues on how to manage their own feelings during this time. The Child Mind institute provides helpful guidance on how to speak to children about the corona virus.
Child Mind Institute: Talking to Children about the Coronavirus
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Keep connected. Maintain social networks. Talking with friends and family can foster a sense of normality and provide outlets for sharing your thoughts and feelings, and relieve stress.
5. Seek additional help. If you are experiencing overwhelming nervousness, a lingering sadness, or other prolonged reactions that adversely affecting your studies, job responsibilities or interpersonal relationships, or daily functioning (eating, sleeping, brushing your teeth) , please consult with a trained mental health professional, such as a counselor from CAPS. Our counselors can assist people under distress and help them find effective ways to manage difficulties. The following are additional self-help resources.
- CSULB, Counseling and Psychological Services: Self-Care Mobile Apps
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CSULB, Project OCEAN: Digital Resource Card
-Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Mental Health and Coping during COVID-19
-The JED Foundation: Tips for Managing Stress & Worries
| Office Name | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|
Counseling and Psychological Services |
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 24-Hour access to a counselor by phone |
(562) 985-4001 |
Student Health Center |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Closed weekends and campus holidays |
(562) 985-4771 |
University Police |
24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week Call 911 |
(562) 985-4101 |
Women and Gender Equity Center |
Monday through Friday, After 5 PM contact: YWCA GLA Sexual Assault Crisis Services 24 Hour Crisis Hotline |
(562) 985-8576 (877) Y-HELPS-U (877) 943-5778 |
Project OCEAN Peer Educators
Project OCEAN (On Campus Emergency Assistance Network)’s mission is to educate the campus on suicide prevention and promote a climate that reduces the stigma associated with mental health and mental illness and encourages students to seek help when needed. Project OCEAN is seeking two (2) Graduate Peer Educators and four (4) Undergraduate Peer Educators who will provide outreach services to
students, student organizations, classrooms, and departments of the campus community for the
2020-2021 academic year.For the Job Description and information on how to apply, please click here!
PIER Program Peer Educators
PIER (Peers Improving Engagements and Relationships)’s mission is to reduce social isolation among
CSULB students by providing outreach programing and consultations to the student groups and campus
departments to help improve their students’ sense of belonging and connection with other students and
the university. PIER is seeking two (2) Graduate Peer Educators and four (4) Undergraduate Peer Educators
for the 2020-2021 academic year.For the Job Description and information on how to apply, please click here!
Beach Buddy Peer Mentors
Beach Buddy Program’s mission is to provide effective peer mentoring services to the students who are experiencing questions and difficulties while pursuing academic degrees at CSULB. The peer mentors, or Beach Buddies will promote mental health and wellness of the fellow students
by providing peer-to-peer mentoring and prevention programming. Beach Buddy Program is seeking two (2) Graduate Peer Mentors and four (4) Undergraduate Peer Mentors for the 2020-2021 academic year.For the Job Description and information on how to apply, please click here!
CAPS Marketing & Communications Specialist
The CAPS Marketing and Communications Specialist works to support the Counseling Center’s goal to increase mental health awareness, decrease stigma of mental health issues, and promote prevention efforts through developing and implementing marketing strategies and maintaining communications with the campus community regarding the center’s outreach initiatives (events, trainings/workshops, peer programming). CAPS is seeking to hire one (1) Marketing & Communications Specialist for the entire 2020-2021 academic year.
For the Job Description and information on how to apply, please click here!
For information on our Programs, Workshops and additional resources, please visit our Virtual Mental Wellness Center!
To register for a MHFA Open Session, please click here.
To request a MHFA workshop, please click here.
Read more about information on refering a student to the CARES Team
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