Holiday Closure - Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) & Victim Empowerment Program (VEP)
CAPS and VEP will be closed during the holiday break from December 23, 2024 - January 1, 2025. Note that BetterMynd* and Togetherall services will still be available during this time.
If you need to speak with a crisis counselor during the break, call 305-348-2277 to reach the afterhours support services.
If you have an on-campus emergency, call FIU Emergency services (below) or dial 911:
- 305-348-5911 for MMC
- 305-919-5911 for BBC
We hope you have a wonderful break!
*Applies to students who are enrolled in the Spring 2025 semester
FIU's Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) provides mental health services to students that will facilitate and enhance their personal learning, emotional well-being, and academic skills development. We are committed to providing consultation to the FIU community affected by threatened or actual violence and promoting the ability to live a full, rich life.
What to expect
During the initial appointment, students meet with a therapist to discuss current concerns, gather information about the student’s history, and review recommendations for treatment. The recommended treatment may include individual or group therapy provided by the Counseling Center or a referral to community providers.
CAPS offers limited, short-term counseling. If you need or prefer long-term or weekly counseling, then a referral to a community provider may be a better fit for you. The Counseling Center does not offer long-term, intensive, or specialized treatment generally required for substance abuse, personality disorders, or severe or chronic emotional difficulties.
Students generally attend counseling appointments that last 30-45 minutes and occur every 2-3 weeks.Scheduling an appointment
When scheduling an appointment, please carefully listen to the instructions when you call. Be ready to give your name, phone number, Panther ID, and email address to the receptionist. You may be directed to complete certain forms online.
Your clinician will call before your scheduled appointment to determine your current needs. Your message will be returned in a timely manner. Note: Calls from CAPS/VEP during remote services may appear to be from a private or blocked phone number.
To make an appointment with us, please call: 305-348-2277 (CAPS).
Student forms
These forms are only processed at the time of your appointment. If you do not attend your appointment, they will be erased. Please do NOT use these forms to communicate an emergency. In an emergency, please call 911
Togetherall
A safe, anonymous, online peer community to support your mental health. Join the more than 20,000 students nationwide using this service! You only need your FIU email credentials to get access.
- Connect with others experiencing similar feelings
- Feel safe, trained professionals are on hand, 24/7
- Stay anonymous, we protect everyone's identity within the community
- Get results, research shows that our tools, courses and resources help
BetterMynd
CAPS has recently partnered with BetterMynd, an online therapy platform for college students, to offer our students access to video-therapy sessions with their diverse network of licensed mental health counselors. Through this partnership, FIU’s students can access free online therapy sessions on the BetterMynd platform.
CAPS offers a full-time, Doctoral Psychology Internship Program and Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellowship Training Program oriented toward providing a professional training experience within the context of a university counseling center.
If you have any questions regarding the psychology training program, please email Dr. Kirpalani at pkirpala@fiu.edu.
| Doctoral Internship in Health Service Psychology | Internship Prospectus | Internship Admissions, Support, and Initial Placement Data |
| Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellowship | Postdoctoral Fellowship Brochure |
CAPS workshops & drop-in groups on PantherConnect
Browse our wide selection of workshops ranging from various topics like relationship management, stress, academic help, body image and more. Students must login to see the full list of available workshops.
Emergencies after-hours
If you are in need of immediate services, please call our 24-Hour hotline 305-348-2277 (CAPS) to speak with a licensed clinician.
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Contact
To make an appointment with us, please call the offices at MMC or BBC. Appointments will be held over the phone or by videoconference (through a HIPAA-compliant platform).
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Student Health Center (SHC) 270
305-348-2277 (CAPS)
Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Biscayne Bay Campus
Wolfe University Center (WUC) 320
305-919-5305
Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
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