CAPS (UGA Counseling and Psychiatric Services)
CAPS is committed to providing care that is sensitive and respectful of the needs of our diverse students by providing a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment. All are welcome here.
Center for Counseling and Personal Evaluation
The Center for Counseling and Personal Evaluation (CCPE) is committed to providing behavioral health services to the residents of the Athens area and surrounding communities as well as the UGA faculty, staff, and student population. The CCPE is an interdisciplinary clinic in which psychology, counseling, pharmacy, and nursing students and faculty collaborate in services to our clients for their whole-person well-being. Pharmacy and nursing staff consult with clinicians regarding general health concerns and assist in medical or medication referrals as needed.
The Love and Money Center
The Love and Money Center supports relational and financial well-being for all – through compassionate care, innovative training, and research that advances the field.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Using the 988 Lifeline is free. When you call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline, your conversation is confidential. The 988 Lifeline provides you judgment-free care. Talking with someone can help save your life.
LGBTQ+ Lifeline
Like other oppressed communities, LGBTQI+ communities are disproportionately at risk for suicide and other mental health struggles due to historic and ongoing structural violence. This section has information and resources for those looking for help and support for yourself or loved ones who identify within the vast, diverse, and thriving LGBTQI+ communities.
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
Vet Lifeline
Vets4Warriors is the nation’s leading 24/7 military peer support program staffed by veterans. We provide immediate, confidential, ongoing support to every member of the US military community, helping before challenges turn into crises.
Fontaine Center
The Fontaine Center provides prevention, early intervention and recovery support services for alcohol & drug abuse and those impacted by interpersonal violence.
Wellness Coaching
Wellness coaching supports an individual’s own motivations and strengths. Students will map their path for positive behavior change(s) through a collaborative, unbiased partnership.
A Wellness Coach will work with you to:
• Set and achieve personal goals
• Initiate and sustain wellness behaviors
• Balance dimensions of health and wellbeing
• Learn resilience and coping skills
• Identify potential barriers to change and develop strategies to move forward
UGA’s Counseling Referral System (RINTS)
This online system will allow UGA students, faculty, staff, and non-students to search for mental health providers in the Athens community. This searchable database contains names of therapists and psychiatrists near the UGA campus who have voluntarily submitted their information to the CAPS referral database. These resources are not affiliated with the University, Health Center, or CAPS – neither UGA, the Heath Center, nor CAPS guarantees the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided, and do not endorse any particular provider listed.
SilverCloud
Self-guided online program from SilverCloud helps you learn how to manage stress, teaches better coping skills and more.
Headspace
Free Mindfulness & Meditation App. Learn to manage feelings and thoughts with the lifelong skill of everyday mindfulness.
Togetherall
A safe, free peer-to-peer platform offering an anonymous space to give and get support.
Virtual Counseling Services
Connect remotely with a live counselor from anywhere
Thriving Campus
We partner with Thriving Campus to make it easier for you to connect with og-campus mental health care in person and online.
University Health Center (UHC) Patient Portal
Access your UHC Patient Portal to book an appointment, send & receive secure messages from your provider, and more.
