Division of Campus Life
Counseling and Psychological Services

Counseling and Psychological Services

Counseling and Psychological Services

Winter Weather Update:

Brown University Administrative offices are closed on Monday, 1/26/26.

CAPS provides urgent care for students 24/7, even when the university is not open. Please call the CAPS number on the back of your student ID (401-863-3476) to access urgent services.

Additionally, students can access digital self care content and/or initiate therapy at any time, through Timely Care (please see below).

We are here for you, welcome back students.

CAPS provides urgent care for students 24/7. Please call the CAPS number on the back of your student ID (401-863-3476) to access urgent services.

For support Coping with Traumatic Events please visit our resource page.

  • No session limits for TimelyCare in spring 2026! Students in the United States can access TimelyCare directly, without a referral from CAPS. TimelyCare is an extension of CAPS, and a free teletherapy service that provides remote counseling from mental health providers licensed throughout the country. TimelyCare also gives Brown students unlimited access to a library of wellness videos. TimelyCare can be accessed from any location in the United States.
  • Students who would like to initiate mental health treatment for the spring 2026 semester should schedule a 30-minute treatment planning appointment starting the week of 1/19/26. Please call CAPS (401-863-3476) or walk in to the Health & Wellness Building at 450 Brook Street to schedule.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers a range of mental health treatment and prevention services for Brown students in an inclusive, compassionate, affirming and socially just environment. 

CAPS provides brief and intermittent individual psychological treatment, mental health support, medication management, training and consultation for faculty and staff, crisis stabilization, 24/7 support, outreach programming, and groups. Since fall 2023, CAPS has partnered with TimelyCare to offer a free virtual care service for all currently enrolled students to address common concerns that can be safely diagnosed and treated remotely. 

Phone: 401-863-3476 

Fax: 401-863-3657
 
Located at 450 Brook St, Providence, RI 02906

Building Hours

Academic Year

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Summer

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Our Services

Crisis Services

The wellbeing of Brown students is our priority. Students experiencing a crisis are always encouraged to reach out, even after hours.

Individual Counseling

CAPS offers short-term, intermittent individual counseling for currently-enrolled students located in the state of Rhode Island.

Group Counseling

Students can gain support through a clinical or support group led by CAPS therapists to address a variety of mental health needs.


Psychiatry

CAPS psychiatrists are a part of the greater Student Health & Wellness team that prescribes psychiatric medication for Brown students.

TimelyCare Teletherapy Service

TimelyCare is a free virtual care service for students to address common concerns that can be safely diagnosed and treated remotely.

Access the Patient Portal

Use the patient portal to schedule certain appointments, such as immunizations, and to communicate securely with providers.

Go to the portal

Latest Updates and Announcements

12/14/25, Sunday: CAPS is open for in person support

Fall 2025 End of Semester Next Day Clinic

CAPS update (consider accessing timelycare.com/brown as a CAPS resource)

Fall 2025-Welcome students!

CAPS Launches New Partnership with TimelyCare to increase Teletherapy Offerings

Student Health & Wellness at Brown

Part of the Division of Campus Life, the five departments of Student Health and Wellness work collaboratively to provide integrated and holistic care to support students' physical, mental, and emotional well-being. They include Brown Emergency Medical Services (BEMS), BWell Health Promotion, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Student Health Services, and Student Accessibility Services (SAS).

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