National Resource!!!
Having suicidal thought and/or a mental health crisis, CALL or TEXT 988.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Mission Statement
CSUSB’s Counseling and Psychological Services promotes student success and social justice by supporting the mental well-being of students and the campus community through counseling, advocacy, outreach, case management and consultation in a safe and culturally responsive environment.
Location
CAPS is located in the Health Center Building, north of The Meeting Center and East of SMSU North. Entrance to Counseling and Psychological Services is on the West side – facing the SMSU North and north of the main Health Center entrance. On the campus map our building is identified as HC (Health Center).
Wondering if counseling is right for you? Take this anonymous mental health questionnaire.
Common Concerns and Issues Discussed
- Confusion, anxiety, or depression
- Mood variability
- Needing help with an important decision
- Loneliness
- Adjusting to living away from parents
- Friendship problems
- Romantic concerns
- Family concerns-including parental divorce
- Compulsive eating
- Self-destructive use of alcohol or drugs
- Loss of a relationship
- Balancing academics and social needs
- Shyness
- Illness or death of a friend or family member
- Personal trauma such as sexual assault