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Counseling & Psychological Services
At the University of Saint Joseph, your mental health and well-being are a top priority. Life can be challenging, whether it’s managing stress, navigating relationships, or handling academic pressure—and you don’t have to face it alone. Our Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) team is here to listen, support, and guide you through whatever you’re going through.
We’re proud to partner with Hartford HealthCare to bring you a wide range of resources, right here on campus and through convenient, confidential telehealth options.
What We Offer
At CAPS, we provide a variety of services to meet your mental health needs, including:
- Diagnostic Evaluations to better understand your unique situation
- Individual Counseling Appointments available both in-person and via telehealth for your convenience
- Same-Day Consultations, whether in-person or through telehealth, for more immediate support
- Group Therapy sessions where you can connect with others facing similar challenges
- Couples Therapy Appointments to help you and your partner work through relationship concerns
- Psychiatric Consultation and Medication Management Follow-Up Visits through telehealth with Hartford HealthCare providers (these services are billed through insurance)
- Referrals and Connection to Community Resources when you need additional or longer-term care beyond CAPS
No matter where you are on your mental health journey, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Why Students Come to CAPS
People seek counseling for all sorts of reasons. You might be:
- Feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety
- Struggling with relationships or family issues
- Experiencing depression or mood changes
- Adjusting to new life or academic challenges
- Looking for help with identity, self-esteem, or confidence
No matter what’s on your mind, we’re here to support you.
How to Get Started
Making an appointment is easy and confidential. You can use our online scheduling system below to book, cancel, or reschedule your appointments anytime.
If you prefer, you can also call us at 860.231.5233 or email [email protected], and we’ll gladly help you find a time that fits your schedule and answer any questions you have.
Support for the Whole Campus
Your mental health matters not just to you but to all of us here at USJ. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to refer peers who might benefit from counseling. CAPS also offers workshops, training, and consultations to help our entire community understand and support mental wellness.
Sexual Misconduct
For your rights and what you need to know to obtain information, support, and assistance options for sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, intimate partner violence and stalking visit USJ Title IX.
For more information, current USJ students can go to MyUSJ >> Sexual Misconduct >> Resources >> Counseling and Psychological Services.
Need Help?
Emergency – Town of West Hartford
Campus phone: 911
Non-campus phone: 911
USJ Public Safety
Campus phone: x5222
Non-campus phone: 860.231.5222
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
Available 24/7 nationwide
Contact Us
Main Line: 860.231.5233
Fax: 860.371.3060
Email: [email protected]
Staff:
Melissa Emmanuel, LPC
Director
Location:
Counseling and Psychological Services Offices
McGovern Hall Student Center, 2nd Floor, Suite 204
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.