Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is located in the Student Health Center and offers counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, mental health assessment, education, prevention, outreach, and linkage to community resources at no additional charge to Cal Maritime students. CAPS provides assistance to students experiencing a range of concerns, including personal, academic, interpersonal/relationship, family, social, and other psychological difficulties.

  • Just a reminder that CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) is available to assist you with confidential counseling from minor worries to significant concerns, as well as concern for a friend or shipmate). We are integrated with the Student Health Center and work with your medical team to help cadets/students to maintain and attain health and wellness goals. 
  • CAPS services are free of charge.
  • Counseling is not a barrier to licensure.
  • 1 in 5 students meet with a counselor each year.

To book a confidential session, please call Student Health Services at 707-654-1170.  CAPS counselors are available M-F 8:30-5.  We have a drop-in hour 2-3 pm weekdays (except Wednesdays).  Currently, counseling is available in-person or virtual via Zoom or telephone. 

Summer 2022 Hours and Availability

Counseling and mental health support are available this summer to cadets, including on campus as well as on the Training Ship Golden Bear. Consultation and guidance supporting cadets is available to faculty and staff. Appointments and consultation are available in person as well as virtually (video or phone). Eligibility may vary based on enrollment and residency. The following is information about CAPS services, including how to schedule an appointment:

Appointments: Call (707) 654-1170 or visit the Student Health Center

Drop-in Hour: Weekdays (except Wednesdays) from 2-3pm in the Student Health Center

After Hours Confidential Mental Health Support: (707) 654-1170 ext 1

To Reach Your Counselor Directly: Message them in the Student Health Portal, https://csumportal.pointnclick.com 

Cal Maritime students/cadets are eligible to take an annonymous and confidential online mental health self-assessment. This self-screening measure is based on research and will provide you with specific feedback in the areas of depression, anxiety, academic distress, eating concerns, frustration, family distress, and alcohol use. Only aggregate data are shared with CAPS at Cal Maritime. No personal identifying information is shared with CAPS. 

CAPS endorses the following statement from the JED Foundation

Responding to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas

The Jed Foundation stands in solidarity with the entire Uvalde community as it copes with the mass shooting that took place at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the victims, the students, the staff, and the Uvalde community as it copes with the traumatic grief associated with this senseless act of violence.

Mass shootings cause overwhelming distress and pervasive feelings of uncertainty, and can complicate existing mental health challenges. In situations like these, it is important to provide direct support to young people, equip them with the tools they need to manage their fears, and provide concrete recommendations they can implement to protect their mental health.

We must also, as a society, take more effective actions to prevent gun violence. JED calls upon legislators to enact sensible legislation that will limit access to firearms and protect our children and our communities from hatred and violence toward others.

The JED team is committed to supporting all of those impacted by this tragedy. If you’re struggling with this tragic shooting, text START to 741-741 or call 1-800-273-TALK. Help is available immediately.

American College Health Association Statement on Racial Marginalization & Health Equity

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