Welcome to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)!

CAPS is a unit of the division of Student Affairs of Sonoma State University. CAPS offers confidential counseling to students experiencing personal problems that interfere with their academic progress, career or well being.

Please note

The CAPS web pages provide information only. If you would like to talk with someone or make an appointment, please call (707) 664-2153 between 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

For immediate response when CAPS is closed, please call SSU Police Services at (707) 664-4444 or Sonoma County Crisis Line at (707) 576-8181. Both are available 24 hours a day.

SPRING WELLNESS LUNCHTIME WORKSHOPS

Come join us at any and all of our Wellness Lunchtime Workshops from 12:00 - 12:50. No registration or sign up necessary. Just drop-in or contact CAPS at 707-664-2153 for more info. Feel free to bring your lunch. Click here for the Wellness Workshops (pdf) to download complete descriptions of each workshop.

  • Mindful Eating
    Tuesdays, 2/19 and 2/26/13, 12:00 noon - 1:00p.m., Stevenson 3077
    view flyer (pdf)
  • Let's Talk About Sex
    Tuesday, 3/5 12:00 noon - 1:00p.m., Stevenson 3077
    view flyer (pdf)
  • On Being Bisexual
    Tuesday, 3/12/13, 12:00 noon - 1:00p.m., Stevenson 3077
    view flyer (pdf)
  • Breaking up is Hard to Do
    Monday, 3/25/13, 12:00 noon - 1:00p.m., Schulz 1121
  • Looking Forward: A Workshop for Graduating Seniors
    Monday, 4/15/13, 12:00 noon - 1:00p.m., Schulz 1121
    view flyer (pdf)
  • The Art of Sleeping
    Tuesday, 4/23/13, 12:00 noon - 1:00p.m., Schulz 1121
    view flyer (pdf)
  • Stress Busters
    Monday, 4/29/13, 12:00 noon - 1:00p.m., Schulz 1121
    Tuesday, 4/30/13, 12:00 noon - 1:00p.m., Schulz 1121
    view flyer (pdf)

SPRING SUPPORT GROUPS

  • Essence of Ebony Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30, the HUB
    view flyer (pdf)
  • LGBTQQI Discussion Group Wednesdays, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m., Stevenson 3042
    view flyer (pdf)

The following Support Groups REQUIRE registration prior to attendance. Please call CAPS at (707) 664-2153 to register:

  • Building Social Confidence Group
    Tuesdays, beginning 2/26/13, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
    view flyer (pdf)
  • Grief and Loss Group
    Fridays, 10:15 - 11:30 a.m.
    view flyer (docx)
  • Mindful Mood: Awareness in Daily Life
    Mondays, beginning 2/4/13, 12:00 noon - 12:50 p.m.
    view flyer (pdf)
  • Personal Growth Group
    Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • Survivors of Sexual Assault Group
    Mondays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
    view flyer (pdf)
  • Understanding Self and Others
    Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
    view flyer (pub)

Please Note: Communication over the internet is not secure. We do not provide personal counseling over the internet. Please do not send by email any information you consider privileged or confidential.

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