Welcome to Counseling
and
Psychological Services
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides a wide range of services to students, faculty, and staff. Services are provided by a staff of professional counseling and clinical psychologists, social workers, and counselors. CAPS individual and group counseling, workshops and outreach programs are designed to enhance students’ personal experience and academic performance. See more about us.
If You are in Crisis
During University office hours (8:30am-5pm):
If you are in crisis* and need assistance to deal with the psychological impact of this crisis, please contact Counseling and Psychological Services at 703-993-2380 or come to our office in SUB 1, Room 3129. A counselor will meet with you to assess your situation and to identify options for dealing with the crisis.
When University offices are closed:
If you are experiencing a crisis* at times when university offices are not open, you may contact university personnel. In housing, contact the on-call housing staff for assistance. Other students may contact the University Police at (703) 993-2810. The police will work with you to contact Counseling and Psychological Services when this would be helpful to you.
*For life threatening emergencies, call 911 immediately.
More information on emergency services
Office Hours Spring 2013
Fairfax Campus, Suite 3129, SUB1
8:30am - 5pm, Monday through Friday
5pm-7pm, Tuesday and Wednesday, by appointment, when classes or exams are in session
Call to schedule a future personal consultation or one of our same day personal consultation appointments. Same day consultations are made available beginning first thing each morning on a limited basis; call at 8:30am in the morning to find out the times available and to schedule on that day.
Learning Services is open 9am-5pm Monday-Friday
Arlington Campus, 222E Founder's Hall:
11:00am-7pm, Monday and Tuesday; by appointment only.
Prince William Campus, Occoquan Building:
1pm-5pm, Thursdays; by appointment only.
Last updated: 03/22/13

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