Division of Campus Life
Counseling and Psychological Services

Counseling and Psychological Services

Counseling and Psychological Services

CAPS is closed for the Brown University Winter Break and will reopen at 8:30am on Monday, January 6, 2025. Please see our Winter Break Message for information about on campus and off-campus resources that remain available to students during the break.

Counseling & 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. New in 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

CAPS End of Semester Next Day Clinic

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

Welcome students!

Congratulations class of 2024! (And CAPS services week of 5/27/24)

2024 Graduating Student Checklist: Preparing for Care Post-Graduation

4/19/24: CAPS End of Semester Next Day Clinic

3/9/24 is mid-semester! Consider accessing TimelyCare.com/brown as a CAPS resource

2/13/24-CAPS operations during severe winter weather

Welcome to the spring 2024 semester!

11/22/23: CAPS End of Semester Next Day Clinic

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

CAPS Launches New Partnership with TimelyCare to increase Teletherapy Offerings

Welcome back students! Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early for your CAPS appointments.

Welcome to Madhuri Dugyala, LMHC!

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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