Counseling And Psychological Services (CAPS)
The therapists at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) can help you explore different ways to deal with life's transitions and assist you with more serious concerns—all in a confidential, culturally sensitive, supportive environment. Counseling can help you develop more fulfilling relationships, succeed academically, and feel a greater connection to the SMC community. Confidential services are available at no additional cost to Saint Mary’s graduate and full-time undergraduate students.
Wait times are currently long. Please consider using Timely Care for more timely care.
We are able to see students within 1-2 weeks for an initial appointment (same day if the student might need to be hospitalized for an urgent concern). After the initial appointment, students are currently waiting several weeks before ongoing (weekly or bi-weekly) sessions begin. Please consider using Timely Care (more info below) if you would like to start ongoing therapy more quickly.
CAPS will be closed 11/27 - 12/3 for Thanksgiving.
How to Get Help:
In an Emergency
Call 911
If this is a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If Urgent
Call us at (925) 631-4364
If you are NOT having a life-threatening emergency but one of the following applies, please call us to schedule an appointment today:
- You’ve had thoughts of suicide or attempted suicide within the last two weeks
- You were discharged from a psychiatric facility within the last month
- You’ve had thoughts of harming someone in the last two weeks
- You were sexually assaulted in the last two weeks
- Someone is currently threatening your life
If Non-Urgent
- Call us at (925) 631-4364
- Email caps4364@dos5.net
- Schedule Online using the "Schedule an Appointment" tab above (Online scheduling is available during Fall and Spring semesters)
If one of the following applies, you can schedule online, by phone, or email:
Anxiety, depression, stress, racial trauma, self-injury (without the intent of ending your life), problems with alcohol or drugs, adjustment difficulties, eating or body image concerns, issues with self-esteem, academic distress, relationship concerns, struggles with making life decisions, or past trauma.
Need After Hours Care or Sessions Outside of CAPS?
Use TimelyCare!
- On-demand mental health support (TalkNow) available 24/7
- Appointment-based mental health counseling
- Well-being tools
TimelyCare allows students to see the profiles, faces, and specialty care details of a diverse range of licensed counselors. TimelyCare’s ease of use, convenience, and immediacy provides SMC students a reliable alternative after hours or if their schedule does not allow for an on-campus appointment at SMC's Counseling and Psychological Services.
Contact Us
Counseling and Psychological Services
P.O. Box 5217 Moraga, CA 94575
Augustine Hall, Ground Floor (4 doors away from the Health Center)
Phone: 925-631-4364
Email: caps4364@dos5.net
Regular Business Hours:
M, T, W: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Th: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
F: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Follow us on Instagram @smccaps
