Hours of Operation
Hours of Operation / Contact Information
Our hours are Monday through Friday in keeping with the academic (green and gold) calendar.
- CAPS receptionists are available by phone and email as follows:
- Phone hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:45am - noon and 1:00-4:15pm, Tuesday & Thursday 9:45am-noon and 1:00-4:15pm
- Call us at 707-826-3236. Please note our phone lines can get very busy. If you have trouble reaching us by phone, email us your phone number and we will call you back.
- For general inquiries M-F, CAPS reception can be reached by email at hsucaps@humboldt.edu. Please note, emails received after 4:30 p.m. on Fridays will be handled on Monday morning.
- CAPS is open for services (such as individual therapy, consultations, crisis services, and groups) as follows:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8:45 am to 5 pm (final appointment of the day no later than 4:15 pm).
- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:45 am to 5 pm (final appointment of the day no later than 4:15 pm).
- Please note, if you have an urgent concern and it is outside of normal CAPS business hours, you can reach a CAPS therapist by phone 24/7 on our main line (826-3236).
- In emergency situations, you should call Humboldt County Mental Health at 707 445-7715 or dial 911. If there is an immediate safety risk, you should always call 911 as the police can offer the fastest and best assistance.
Note: During academic holidays and breaks (including the summer months), the CAPS office is closed. You may still reach a therapist by phone at such times if you need immediate help or some assistance with referrals (707-826-3236).