Mental Health and Wellness
Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides a variety of services to help students address mental health concerns to make the most out of the college experience.
UNLV Student Health Center (SHC), Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the Faculty and Staff Treatment (FAST) Center, and Student Wellness Laboratory are offering telehealth visits (services available by phone) until further notice. For more information, click the links below or visit our COVID-19 updates page.
To connect with UNLV’s many student support resources, please complete the following form: Student Resources Support Form. For health related services, please contact the phone numbers listed in the Important Notice box above. For urgent medical, mental health, or police emergencies, please dial 9-1-1 or visit the After-hours Care Resources site.
We recognize that current events can be overwhelming and distressing. UNLV CAPS is committed to creating a safe and comfortable space for students of all cultures and identities. We proudly operate from a multi-theoretical and multicultural approach to meet the unique mental health needs of individual students.
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Email messages are not confidential and are only staffed by CAPS administrative assistants during regular office hours. Timely responses should not be expected. To discuss confidential concerns please call us at 702-895-3627. If you have a crisis or an emergency, contact 911 for immediate assistance.
Mission Statement
Your college years are an exciting and challenging time. Academic and environmental demands can be highly stressful. You may feel anxious or depressed and alone. These feelings can sometimes interfere with academic performance, social relationships, and your physical health. CAPS can help you manage your feelings so that you can make the most out of your college experience. Our clinicians are trained to help you work through problems commonly experienced by college students of all ages and backgrounds.