Counseling & Psychological Services
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides mental health and wellness related services for UNMC students. CAPS also provides resources to faculty and staff to aid in assisting UNMC students.
Each CAPS counselor is licensed to provide mental health therapy and/or substance abuse treatment in the state of Nebraska. Our staff provide a safe, confidential atmosphere where personal concerns can be openly explored within a culturally sensitive context. Medical referrals are available if needed. Meet the CAPS team.
Note: CAPS does not provide services to the Omaha community. However, we are happy to share our referral sources and self-help resources to assist in supporting community health and wellbeing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Am I limited to a certain number of sessions?
No. While our services are designed to be short-term, there is not a set amount of sessions you can be seen for. On average, UNMC students attend 8-10 sessions.
Are you open in the summer?
Yes! Our offices are open all year round. UNMC students are still eligible for our services regardless of whether they are enrolled in summer classes. You just need to have been enrolled in the prior spring semester and enrolled for the upcoming fall semester, or planning to enroll for the fall semester.
I am a remote student not in Nebraska, can I use CAPS?
Unfortunately, we cannot provide therapeutic services at this time in any other states than Nebraska and Iowa. We have one therapist licensed in Nebraska and Iowa, however our other therapists are only licensed in Nebraska. The way that state laws are currently written, we are allowed to practice only in the state that we are licensed in. What state we are practicing in is based on where the client is located when the service is provided. So, you must be in Nebraska or Iowa for us to provide therapeutic services. However, we can help with non-therapeutic services such as stress management and techniques to reduce stress and increase focus among other non-therapeutic topics.
Can you write a letter for an emotional support animal?
No, none of our therapists have the specific training to assess whether or not an animal is appropriate for emotional support. It may be best to talk to your primary care physician if you are looking for such a letter.