Counseling & Psychological Services
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides the following services:
- Mental health & wellness services for students
If you have questions or want to schedule an appointment with CAPS, call 402-559-7276. - Outreach, Access, and Resources for students
- Resources for UNMC faculty and staff to aid in assisting students
Note to the Omaha community: CAPS does not provide services to the Omaha community. However, we are happy to share our referral sources and self-help resources to assist in supporting community health and wellbeing.
Student Mental Health & Wellness Services
Our staff provide a safe, confidential atmosphere where personal concerns can be openly explored. Each CAPS counselor is licensed to provide mental health therapy and/or substance abuse treatment in the state of Nebraska. Medical referrals are available if needed. Find out more about what we offer to UNMC students on each of our campuses.
Outreach, Access, and Resources
We provide support for all students through outreach, education, and victim advocacy.
Resources for Faculty & Staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I limited to a certain number of counseling sessions?
No. While our services are designed to be short-term, there is not a set amount of sessions you can be seen for. On average, UNMC students attend 8-10 sessions.
Are you open in the summer?
Yes! Our offices are open all year round. UNMC students are still eligible for our services regardless of whether they are enrolled in summer classes. You just need to have been enrolled in the prior spring semester and enrolled for the upcoming fall semester, or planning to enroll for the fall semester.
I am a remote student not in Nebraska, can I use the CAPS mental health services??
Unfortunately, we cannot provide mental health therapeutic services at this time in any other states than Nebraska and Iowa. We have one therapist licensed in Nebraska and Iowa, however our other therapists are only licensed in Nebraska. The way that state laws are currently written, we are allowed to practice only in the state that we are licensed in. What state we are practicing in is based on where the client is located when the service is provided. So, you must be in Nebraska or Iowa for us to provide therapeutic services. However, we can help with non-therapeutic services such as stress management and techniques to reduce stress and increase focus among other non-therapeutic topics.
Can you write a letter for an emotional support animal?
No, none of our therapists have the specific training to assess whether or not an animal is appropriate for emotional support. It may be best to talk to your primary care physician if you are looking for such a letter.