Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Services Offered

CAPS provides time-limited, short-term counseling services for eligible students. Students who are enrolled in at least 6 units with Concordia University Irvine are eligible to receive services. If you are seeking counseling services through CAPS, you may first be evaluated through an “intake” session to determine the appropriateness for treatment at CAPS.

• Individual Sessions - Typically 50 minutes in length. Short-term or long-term services based on assessment, need and availability. This may include referrals to additional services off-campus.
• Crisis Intervention

  For Emergencies, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.

  • Examples of an emergency:
    • I am at immediate risk of taking my own life or hurting someone else.
    • I have taken recent steps to end my life, or have an intent, plan and means to do so.
   

  Therapists are available during normal hours of operation to assist in the management of crises occurring on campus. Please ask the front desk staff for a same day crisis care appointment.

  • Examples of a crisis:
    • Suicidal or homicidal thoughts without intent to harm oneself or others.
    • Recent sexual assault or other trauma.
    • Death of a significant person or companion in your life.
    • A personal crisis that needs rapid attention from a therapist.
• Walk-in Appointments - Usually a one-time visit, where your concern may be addressed in 1 session. Other reasons include, but not limited to:
  • Prompt Support for a non-crisis concern.
  • Student will only be available for a few weeks (i.e. leaving back home for a break, graduating from Concordia University Irvine, etc.)
• Consultation - CAPS provides consultation services to members of the  Concordia University Irvine community in order to be an advocate for students on campus, and attempt to identify pertinent issues and potential concerns within the community that may impede student development.
• Referrals – Therapists support our students by offering off-campus referrals and aiding students in utilizing their insurance benefits. Reasons for referral include continuity of care during school breaks and holidays (if a student will be residing out of California) or referral to a therapist who offers a specialty that may benefit the client and level of severity. Other off-campus referrals may be for basic needs, such as food and housing resources.

Students are eligible for these services until they leave school, either through graduation or any form of withdrawal.

How to Make an Appointment