Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) at Cornell Health provides drop-in consultation, individual counseling, and group counseling to help you “live well to learn well” here at Cornell.
Our staff members come from diverse clinical and cultural backgrounds with expertise in responding to the wide range of mental health concerns faced by university students.
About our services:
- CAPS services are available to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students studying in Ithaca or on the nearby Geneva campus, with select services available to Cornell Tech and some other NYC-based students (see Who we serve).
- Services are available in person and through telehealth (Zoom); note that students must be in New York State to receive telehealth services. Phone appointments may be available, when needed.
CAPS SERVICES
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“Let’s Talk” drop-in consultation
Informal drop-in consultations with a CAPS counselor for students who are uncertain if counseling is a good fit for them, want to know more about available support, or are just in need of a one-time brief conversation with a provider. Offered Monday-Friday at different campus locations and by Zoom.
- How to access: Drop-in; offered at various campus locations & by Zoom
- Cost: No charge
- See the Let’s Talk schedule
Individual counseling
Short-term individual therapy focused on treating common mental health conditions and concerns.
- How to access: Schedule an access appointment (see below) to determine if this level of care is a good fit for you
- Cost: $10 / visit
- Learn more about individual counseling
Group counseling
Therapy groups focused on a variety of clinical issues and/or identity-specific experiences. Groups meet weekly (some in person and some by Zoom), and run from 5 weeks to semester-long.
- How to access: Schedule a brief group orientation if you know what group you would like to join, or schedule an access appointment (see below) to explore what options might best fit your needs
- Cost: No charge
- See our current group offerings
Access appointments: how to initiate careScheduling an access appointment is the first step to connecting with many CAPS services. During this free 20-minute Zoom appointment, a Cornell Health counselor will ask you questions, listen to your concerns, and match you with appropriate care. Learn more about what to expect from an access appointment. To schedule an access appointment:
For follow-up CAPS appointments: Appointments may be made directly with your CAPS provider. Or call us to schedule at 607-255-5155. How to connect directly with a specialist:
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Other services and support
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Mental health medication management
Cornell Health provides mental health medication evaluation and prescriptions through our Medical Department. Learn more on our Mental Health Medication Management page.
Self-care resources & programming
- Visit our Health Topics section and our Fact Sheet Library for tips and information about sleep, managing stress and anxiety, and more.
- Enroll in a self-guided online program on building resilience or helping a friend in distress.
- Try Let’s Meditate for free guided meditation sessions, offered weekly throughout the semester.
- Register for Refresh, Cornell's sleep program.
- Visit our Mental Health Resources page for recommended articles, videos, and online resources to support your well-being.
Campus-wide options for support
Visit Support for Students: Ithaca Campus on the university’s Mental Health at Cornell website for a comprehensive list of resources to support your well-being and help you flourish at Cornell.