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 supports the university mission of academic success and social justice through promoting the mental well-being of CSUSB students, the campus community, and the surrounding region. This is achieved through mental health counseling, advocacy, and outreach and consultation in a safe, supportive and culturally-informed 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).
Eligibility
Eligibility will be confirmed before your first appointment.
- All currently enrolled students who have paid the Student Health & Psychological Counseling Center Program and Facilities Fee are eligible for services.
- Students who are currently enrolled in continuing education/extension are eligible for services if the program collects, and the student has paid, the Student Health & Psychological Counseling Center Program and Facilities Fee.
- Students who are enrolled in Open University courses are not eligible for services.
If you're curious 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