All CAPS’ services will remain virtual for Fall 2020. Their routine on-campus operations (e.g. Olin Health Center, MSU Union, embedded counselors in REHS and VetMed) remain suspended except in the rarest of extenuating circumstances. If a student is not able to receive virtual care, they should let CAPS know so they can seek to provide accommodations. CAPS uses HIPAA-complaint Zoom and Phone as virtual service platforms.
Crisis Services will remain available virtually 24/7/365 by calling our phone line at 517-355-8270 and pressing “1” to speak with a crisis counselor at any time.
Students not in crisis who wish to get connected to any CAPS service (e.g., counseling or psychiatry) can begin our universal intake process by pressing the “Click here to get started” button on our homepage. Upon clicking, students will be directed to complete a brief online form, and will subsequently be notified of an offer to receive a phone triage appointment with a counselor. During the call, the counselor will ask questions and listen to gain a better understanding of the student’s background and their unique concerns and needs. This will lead to next steps including the student being offered virtual services at CAPS which may include counseling (e.g., individual, group, couples/relationship) and/or psychiatric care and/or referrals to community providers.
As a general rule, CAPS providers can only provide treatment services to students residing in Michigan due to licensing laws that govern the practice of our professional staff. However, consultation, referral and care management services are offered on a limited basis to students out of state to assist with connecting to local resources.
Other Services Offered by CAPS:
Virtual CAPS Connect – CAPS Connect is a consultation-based service for MSU students in which specific CAPS staff are assigned to unique student populations/areas of campus. Through brief 10-15 minute consultations, CAPS staff are able to listen, help students problem-solve specific issues, and develop a relationship that may transition into additional care when needed. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, CAPS Connect was offered on-site at various locations across campus. CAPS Connect will resume during the week of September 14th-18th, 2020 and will be provided through a virtual platform. Additional information will be forthcoming detailing the logistics and how students will sign up. If you have a new CAPS Connect point person for your college/department, please email Dr. Mitchell-Corsino, Outreach Coordinator (mitch921@msu.edu) with updated information.
Virtual Care Kit – Given our current times, CAPS has produced a “Virtual Care Kit.” This kit includes information on goal setting, connection, dealing with uncertainty and loss, and meaning and motivation. The virtual care kit is designed to help promote the growth and well-being of our MSU students. The Virtual Care Kit can be found on our homepage or by clicking here: https://caps.msu.edu/_assets/pdfs/MSU_CAPS_virtual_care_kit.pdf
Upcoming Virtual Listening Spaces – Throughout the summer CAPS has hosted listening spaces for MSU students. Listening spaces are designed for students to be able to share, listen, and be a part of the MSU community. The topics discussed are open and include social justice issues, current stressors, points of connection, and other topics that are impacting our students. Listening spaces are open to all MSU students and some are for specific MSU student populations. Here are some upcoming listening spaces: Latinx identified students listening space (4 monthly listening spaces are scheduled on the following Wednesdays, 3-4pm: September 23, October 21, November 18, and December 2; contact Jessica Oyoque-Barron – oyoqueje@msu.edu for registration information) and Middle Eastern identified students listening space (Wednesday, September 30, 2020 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Registration link https://msuhipaa.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIud-uhrD8sG9WzBZbSH-M7keqrcIH_o1U- )