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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Counseling and Psychological Services are available to all matriculated CMA students. Our Licensed psychologist , Dr. Carlton Purviance, Ph.D, provides individual, couples and group counseling sessions that are free and completely confidential. Appointments can be made directly through the Student Health Services (707) 654-1170.

Many students find counseling helpful in resolving problems such as relationship difficulties, adjusting to the pressures of college, and family issues. Students who experience periods of depression, anxiety, concerns about alcohol or other drug use, or a change in eating or sleeping patterns should consider counseling. Some students come for one appointment to work out or to resolve a difficulty. Other students decide to meet regularly for a limited time to develop insight into the nature of problems. This second option will make future difficulties less likely.

Dr. Purviance and Student Health Services will work with you so that you may find greater success and enjoyment personally, academically and professionally during your academic career. If you should ever find yourself in a time of personal crisis and Student Health Services is closed, contact any CMA Student Services staff member or a community resource listed below.

Mental Health and Intervention Resources

Mental Health Crisis Line (24 hrs) 707-428-1131
Suicide Prevention (24 hours) 707-428-1131
Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ (24 hrs) 866-488-7386
Alcoholics Anonymous (24 hrs) 707-643-8217
Genesis House (24 hrs) 707-557-3165
Safequest-Sexual Assault (24hrs) (707) 422-7345
Rape Crisis of Solano County (24 hrs) 707-557-6000
Victims of Crime Resource Center 800-842-8467

Online Resources

Centers for Disease Control Suicide Prevention Resources:

National Institutes of Mental Health - the nation's premier entity focused on mental health information, research, and prevention.

The Trevor Project-Leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth and adults.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) - a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration suicide prevention resources and links

Medical resources

Free Mental Health Screening.

The California Maritime Academy, a campus of The California State University, offers this brief, Free and confidential online screening tool to promote prevention, early detection and treatment of prevalent, under-diagnosed and treatable psychological disorders and alcohol problems affecting many college students just like you.Click HERE to access the screening. Students may wish to print their results and schedule an appointment with the psychologist using the referral information you will be provided with at the end of the screening and below.