Behavioral Health Services
FIU offers a comprehensive and holistic approach to addressing behavioral health needs! By integrating services across multiple departments of Student Health and Wellness, individuals can receive a range of supports and interventions that address both their physical and emotional well-being. Students who are currently registered at FIU are eligible to use these services. This team operates in close coordination, enabling them to provide students with a wide range of programs and services to meet their individual needs. Whether you need help finding the right program or require ongoing support, any of these departments can assist you.
The Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers programs and services with licensed psychologists, clinical social workers, and trainees with expertise dealing with student concerns and development. CAPS provides a safe and confidential space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings, and work through challenges or difficulties they may be experiencing.
The Victim Empowerment Program (VEP) aims to support and empower individuals who have been victimized, abused, or traumatized. The main goal is to help individuals regain a sense of control and power over their lives, following a traumatic event. VEP provides various types of assistance, including emotional support, counseling, advocacy, education, and referrals to other resources.
The Healthy Living Program services can help individuals develop healthy habits and coping strategies, which can contribute to improved mood and overall well-being.
The Student Health Clinic provides psychiatric treatment, diagnosis, and medication management with psychiatrist and psychiatric nurse practitioners. The clinics can assist in diagnosing and prescribing medication for an array of disorders including anxiety, depression, PTSD, Eating Disorders and ADHD. To better service you, the clinic may request that you get documentation about your prior behavioral health issues. Per policy, students requesting continuation of treatment for ADHD must provide documentation of previous diagnosis and treatment management.
