1. The SIX Qs of CAPS Accessing Mental Health Services On Campus
Presented by: Jeniffer Reyes, LCSW

2. AGENDA WHAT? WHO? WHY? HOW? WHERE? WHEN?
FINAL THOUGHTS, COMMENTS, QUESTIONS

3. What is CAPS? Counseling & Psychological Services Services Provided
Individual counseling
Couples counseling
Support groups
Mediation services
Brief assessments
Mental health triage
Mental health workshops
Referrals
CAPS offers short-term counseling and psychotherapy services, emergency/crisis services, outreach, suicide and personal violence services, and referral resources. All mental health services are provided within professional, legal and ethical boundaries.
Currently enrolled students are eligible for services.

4. CAPS Workshops Mindfulness and Relaxation Becoming Your Best Self
Getting Un-Stuck
The Power of Storytelling
De-Stress Yourself
Overcoming Negative Self-Talk
Success Beyond Perfectionism
Maintaining Healthy Relationships
Effective Communication for Relationships

5. Who are these CAPS People?
Jonna Fries, PsyD
Paris Silva, LCSW
Jackie Meltz, PsyD
Maritza Nigro, LCSW
Yadira Anguiano, PsyD
Cameron Holliday, LCSW
David Rudesill, LCSW
Thea Winkler, LMFT
Jeniffer Reyes, LCSW
Jean Wang, LCSW

6. Why Do We Need CAPS?
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides professional non-judgmental help with your personal growth and psychological wellness. CAPS specializes in mental health services which can help you:
Express thoughts and feelings
Gain perspective
Alleviate emotional symptoms
Improve coping skills
Make healthy changes in your life

7. How Do We Access CAPS Services?
Referral
Self
Staff/Faculty
Appointments can be made by calling (323)
Triage-same day appointment for emergency situations
In Person/Via Phone
Not available online at this time
Consent for services
Health & Safety Code § “[A] minor who is 12 years of age or older may consent to [outpatient] mental health treatment or counseling services if, in the opinion of the attending professional person, the minor is mature enough to participate intelligently in the mental health treatment or counseling services.” Health & Saf. Code §

8. Where is CAPS again? Student Health Center (2nd Floor)
Other services offered:
Chiropractic clinic
Counseling and psychological services
CPR training
Dental clinic
Family planning and emergency contraception
Health promotion and education
Immunizations
Laboratory, pharmacy and x-ray
Massage therapy
Men's health care
Nutrition clinic
Optometry clinic
Psychiatric services
Tuberculosis screening and counseling
Victim assistance
Women's health care

9. When can I come to CAPS? Monday-Thursday 8:30am-6pm Friday 8:30am-5pm
Appointments Only
Triage services-same day appointment for emergency situations

10. ReCAP…Get it? What? Who? Why? How? Where? When?
Mental health/wellness services
Who?
Great People like us!
Why?
College..and life in general is hard and sometimes you want to talk about it!
How?
Self Referral or Staff/Faculty Referral
Where?
Student Health Center
When?
Weekdays, Standard Business Hours

11. Questions? Comments? Thoughts?