Counseling & Psychological Services

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) promotes the wellbeing of Humboldt students through outreach, consultation, educational and counseling services.  

Our counseling services are available to regularly enrolled students from Cal Poly Humboldt. There are no per-session charges for these services.  Click to learn about CONFIDENTIALITY of counseling services.

CAPS has two physical locations on campus, our main site is the second floor of the Health and Counseling (SHC) building located to the left of Plaza Circle, a bit north of the Humboldt Library. CAPS also has a second location across campus at BSS 208. 

To schedule a first time appointment or re-establish counseling, you can call us at (707)826-3236 during business hours, come to a CAPS location during business hours, or email us at humboldtcaps@humboldt.edu.  

 CAPS Business Hours:

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:45 am-12 pm, 1 pm-4:15 pm
• Tuesday and Thursday: 9:45 am - 12pm, 1 pm - 4:15 pm 

We have provided many useful resources and tools on this website to promote wellbeing and to help with common life struggles. See the self-help section for a list of topics, as well as our prezis listed under "counsel from your couch."  

Click on this link to learn more about some of the limitations of Humboldt community health care.