Counseling & Psychological Services
In Response to Race Related Violence
Pat Walker Health Center joins many in our community and across the country in expressing our grief, sorrow, and compassion to everyone impacted by the race-based tragedies across our nation.
The deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and George Floyd are the latest tragedies in a long-standing and entrenched history of systemic injustice we strongly condemn, and are dedicated to addressing.
While these tragedies can be traumatizing for us all, we know that the impact is greater among our Black and African-American community. We see you, we stand with you, and are here to support you if you want to talk.
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is available if you need support. Mental health services are available 24/7 by phone at 479-575-5276. Additional CAPS resources can also be found below.
Helpful Resources
- Tips for Self-Care: When Police Brutality Has You Questioning Humanity and Social Media is Enough
- Liberate Meditation App (made for and by BIPOC)
- Filling Our Cups: 4 Ways People of Color Can Foster Mental Health and Practice Restorative Healing
- Anti-Racism Resources for White People
Recovering Emotionally From Disaster
Supporting Kids of Color in the Wake of Racialized Violence
Tips for Self-Care: When Police Brutality Has You Questioning Humanity and Social Media is Enough
Tips for Supporting Each Other
Emotionally Restorative Self-Care for People of Color
Filling Our Cups: 4 Ways People of Color Can Foster Mental Health and Practice Restorative Healing
Grief is a Direct Impact of Racism: Eight Ways to Support Yourself
Healing Justice is How We Can Sustain Black Lives
NAMI: African American Mental Health
Proactively Coping with Racism
Radical Self-Care in the Face of Mounting Racial Stress
How to Talk to Kids about Race: Books and Resources That Can Help
How Well-Intentioned White Families Can Perpetuate Racism
Resources for Educators Focusing on Antiracist Learning and Teaching
Talking About Race: Being Antiracist
Toolkit for Teaching about Racism
White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
Antiracist Toolkit for Teachers and Researchers
Detour-Spotting for White Antiracists
More Anti-Racism Resources for White People (books, articles, media) (Document compiled by Sarah Sophie Flicker, Alyssa Klein in May 2020.)
Resources from UIC Counseling Center
Webinar: How to Cope with Race-Related Stress & Trauma as a Person of Color
Webinar: How To Be An Ally to People of ColorSummer Update: Daily Anxiety Zoom Meeting is no longer offered, and has been replaced with the Anxiety & Depression Reduction Workshop; Virtual Coffee Hour will continue to be hosted on Mondays at 10 am only; Let's Talk sessions will continue to be available virtually for Summer 2020.
Attention Students: CAPS is providing tele-mental health services only in an effort to adopt social distancing
precautions and avoid exposure to COVID-19.
Please be aware of the following operational changes:
- CAPS Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday (24/7 Emergency Phone Line remains active)
- Our staff will continue to provide same-day emergency services during our adjusted business hours.
- Emergency after-hours support will continue to be available through CAPS main phoneline – 479-575-5276.
- Students with scheduled appointments will receive additional information about tele-mental health services.
- In-person group therapy and workshop sessions are cancelled until further notice.
- CAPS will offer virtual Let’s Talk sessions. Please call 479-575-5276 to sign-up for a Let’s Talk virtual session.
- If you are seeking mental health care out-of-state, view the below resources or call CAPS at 479-575-5276.
Thank you for your patience as we continue services for students during this uncertain time.
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) help students navigate the pressures of college-life and beyond with various evidence-based mental health services and programs.
All CAPS programs and services are designed to meet the academic, developmental, remedial and preventive needs of the campus community.
- Short-term individual counseling
- Psychiatry
- Group Therapy & Workshops
- 24-hour Emergency Services
- Case management
- Outreach & Prevention
- Advocacy
- Consultations
- Training Programs
If you receive services at CAPS that incur a charge, these charges will be billed to your student account, unless you choose an alternate form of payment at the time of service. You may request a receipt for psychiatric services at the time of your appointment if you choose to file a self-claim with your insurance provider.
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Initial Assessment |
No Charge |
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Individual Counseling |
$20.00/session |
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Group Therapy |
No Charge |
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Case Management |
No Charge |
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Emergency Services |
No Charge |
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Referral Services |
No Charge |
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Outreach Services |
No Charge |
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Initial Psychiatric Consultation |
$85.00 |
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Follow-up Psychiatric Consultation |
$40.00 |
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Nurse Consultation |
No Charge |
If you have questions regarding CAPS charges or feel as if you are unable to afford the fees associated with counseling services, please speak with your mental health clinician.
Charges apply for appointments missed/cancelled less than 24-hours before:
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Psychiatric No Show/Late Cancellation (New Patients only) | $85
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Psychiatric No Show/Late Cancellation (Established Patient) | $40
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Counseling & Case Management No Show/Late Cancellation | $20
All fee-associated CAPS services are billed to the student’s UAConnect account. CAPS does not accept or bill insurance. If you prefer to use insurance benefits after an initial assessment at CAPS, we can refer you to a community-based provider. Because access to key mental health services is a top priority for the university, a Reduced Charges Program is available to qualifying students.
The confidentiality of counseling relationships is maintained in a manner consistent with accepted professional standards, and with local, state and federal statutes. Information shared in counseling sessions is confidential and, except in rare circumstances, shall not be divulged unless prior written consent is obtained from the client. Information can be forwarded to other professionals with written consent. Information released to third parties shall be in the form of treatment summaries and/or test results and not include copies of case notes maintained by counselors.
COVID-19 Mental Health Information
CAPS Virtual Coffee Hour is held at 10:00 a.m., every Monday throughout the Summer. CAPS Coffee Hour provides students an outlet to meet different CAPS staff, ask questions about what’s on their mind, and engage in other topics including anxiety, fear, self-care, substance use, issues of diversity and others.
Note: Virtual Coffee Hour is not a form of clinical therapy, but an informal outreach event. Students can simply drop-in as needed.
Virtual Coffee Hour - Mondays at 10 a.m.
- https://zoom.us/j/300164825
- Meeting ID: 300 164 825
Participants can join the session at any point during the coffee hour.
Students do not need to enter their real name, or have to use their webcam when prompted to enter the Zoom meeting. Students can also just use the chat function to ask questions.
CAPS will continue to offer emergency and same day mental health services; however, all in-person services have been discontinued for the time-being. CAPS is utilizing tele-mental health services including telephone, Zoom (HIPPA compliant) and secure email messaging.
If you are not an established client with CAPS, but would like to begin mental health services, please call 479-575-5276.
If you have left the state of Arkansas and need mental health services, we recommend seeking care in your local community. For more information on how to connect with a therapist in your home community, view the following resources or call CAPS at 479-575-5276.
CAPS will message students with scheduled appointments to provide additional information about tele-mental health services.
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment with your clinician, please call us 479-575-5276.
If you have left the state of Arkansas area and need mental health services, we recommend seeking care in your local community. For more information on how to connect with a therapist in your home community, view the following resources or call CAPS at 479-575-5276.
Established psychiatry patients will continue services using tele-mental health methods.
Students with a current prescription from one of our psychiatric providers will be able to continue with their medication to the best of our ability in accordance with Arkansas law and APA guiding principles. Students can request prescription refills directly through the Patient Web Portal.
If you have questions or concerns, please call 479-575-5276.
CAPS 24/7 Emergency Phoneline: 479-575-5276
UA Police Department: 479-575-2222
Dial 9-1-1 or go to your local emergency room or psychiatric care facility.
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line: 741741
For more information on how to connect with a therapist in your home community:
COVID-19 Anxiety Workshop - Student Workbook (CAPS - Pat Walker Health Center)
COVID-19 & Your Mental Health (CAPS – Pat Walker Health Center)
Tips to Manage Anxiety (American Psychological Association)
Coronavirus Anxiety Podcast (APA)
Coronavirus Response Research (APA)
Psychological First Aid: Resources for Faculty in Higher Education (Tufts University)
Managing Stress and Anxiety during COVID-19 Outbreak (CDC)
Toolkit for Caring for Coronavirus Anxiety (Shine)
Coping and Staying Emotionally Well During COVID-19-Related School Closures (Active Minds)
COVID-19 and Managing Mental Health (JED)
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK
The Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth: 1-866-488-7386
Crisis Text Line: Text “START” to 741-741
https://qz.com/1818622/how-to-practice-self-care-during-coronavirus/
Other Helpful Apps:
Pacifica (Free mindfulness and meditation App): www.thinkpacifica.com
Calm (Free trial; Annual subscription fee of $59.99): www.calm.com
Headspace (Free trial; monthly Subscription fees ranging from $7.99 – 12.99): www.headspace.com
Stop, Breathe & Think (Free; or premium version for $9.99/ month): www.stopbreathethink.org
Buddhify (Purchase App for $4.99; has a $30 annual fee): www.Buddhify.com
Anxiety & Depression Reduction Workshop
Learn skills to recognize and manage anxiety symptoms in this five-part workshop series and workbook.
Navigating College Life as a LGBTQ+ Student
Learn about common issues the LGBTQ+ community faces at college and how it impacts mental health.
Mindfulness & Crochet: Mystery Project
This video series uses crochet to facilitate a mindful experience as a mystery pattern unfolds.
Virtual Let's Talk
Let's Talk sessions are available virtually 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m., Monday through Fridays.Call 479-575-5276 to sign-up.
Coffee Hour | Mondays
Enjoy a monday morning cup and talk about what's on your mind. Lngage in mental health topics like stress or anxiety with CAPS staff.
Media Highlight: KNWA
CAPS psychologist was recently featured on KNWA about student mental health support in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
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