FAQs - Counseling and Psychological Services

PLEASE NOTE

CAPS is transitioning to tele-counseling options for students who currently reside in WA state. CAPS staff are licensed to practice in WA state only. For students who reside outside of WA, CAPS can assist you with tele-counseling referrals in your area. Please contact for assistance 206.296.6090 caps@seattleu.edu

Need Immediate Help?

If you or someone around you is experiencing an emergency or are in a crisis, please call one of the numbers below to get in touch with someone right away:

King County 24 Hr Crisis Connections - 866-427-4747
King County 24 Hr Sexual Assault Resource Center - 888-998-6423
Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741-741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255
National Domestic Violence Hotline - 800-799-7233
National Sexual Assault Hotline - 800-656-4673
Veterans Crisis Line - 800-273-8255
Call 9-1-1

Who is eligible for counseling and how much does it cost?
What issues can be talked about in counseling sessions?
Who are the therapists?
What about confidentiality?
What if I need to talk to someone and CAPS is not open?
What if I need or want longer term therapy?

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