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. CAPS is currently offering counseling sessions in person and through Zoom, based on your preference. Please call or email us if you would like to schedule a first time appointment or re-establish counseling (707.826.3236 or humboldtcaps@humboldt.edu). Masking is required at both the SHC and BSS 208 locations. Please bring your student ID to all in person appointments.
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.
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The SHWS
HEALTH PORTAL
WELLBEING LINKS
The above website includes Medical and Health Education Services
For numerous life / self-care resources, ranging from childcare to safety, check out Humboldt's:
Basic Needs Website
EMERGENCY (24/7) RESOURCES
Police (Public Safety)
- 911 in an emergency
- Cal Poly Humboldt Police 707.826.5555
- Arcata Police Dept 707.822.2428
- Eureka Police Dept 707.441.4060
- Humboldt Co. Sheriff's Office 707.445.7251
Humboldt County Mental Health
- 707.268.2900
- 707.445.7715 (24/7 County Crisis Line)
Local Hospitals
- Mad River Community Hospital, Arcata 707.822.3621
- Providence St. Joseph Hospital, Eureka 707.445.8121
To simply "Talk Now" to a mental health counselor, regularly enrolled students may go to: