Division of Campus Life
Counseling and Psychological Services

Counseling and Psychological Services

The University’s extended Winter Break begins at the end of the workday on Monday, December 22, 2025, with normal operations resuming on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Most offices will be closed during this time; exceptions and campus wide support can be found on the Campus Life Winter Break Resource page.

CAPS provides urgent care for students via CAPS on Demand 24/7 at 401-863-3476.

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

Therapy During Break:

  • Students in the United States may use TimelyCare Teletherapy, a free teletherapy service that provides remote counseling from mental health providers licensed throughout the country. TimelyCare is an extension of CAPS - enrolled students have free access to up to 12 teletherapy sessions per year and unlimited access to a library of wellness videos via TimelyCare, on their desktops or via an app. TimelyCare can be accessed from any location in the United States.
  • All students outside the U.S. have access to BetterHelp, an online mental health platform offering licensed therapists, support groups, and additional resources. Students may also contact UHC Global for assistance with locating an in-person provider anywhere in the world by calling 1-410-453-6330 or 1-800-527-0218, or by emailing assistance@uhcglobal.com. Students who need immediate support may also contact the Optum 24-Hour Crisis Line at 1-866-671-9302.

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

The wellbeing of Brown students is our priority. Students experiencing a crisis are always encouraged to reach out, even after hours.
CAPS offers short-term, intermittent individual counseling for currently-enrolled students located in the state of Rhode Island.
Students can gain support through a clinical or support group led by CAPS therapists to address a variety of mental health needs.

CAPS psychiatrists are a part of the greater Student Health & Wellness team that prescribes psychiatric medication for Brown students.
TimelyCare is a free virtual care service for students to address common concerns that can be safely diagnosed and treated remotely.

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