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Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)Mission and GoalsAs a unit of the University Health Center and Division of Student Affairs, Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) supports the mission of the University in our commitment to the academic, personal, social and psychological growth of students at the University of Georgia. CAPS strives to be highly accessible, while promoting a healthy learning community for students and the University community. In our efforts to accomplish this mission, CAPS is student-centered and dedicated to providing the best available mental health services. CAPS provides short-term individual counseling, group counseling, couples counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric evaluation and medication monitoring, psychological testing, and makes referrals to campus and community resources when appropriate. CAPS is committed to providing the University community with expertise in the areas of consultation and outreach. Our clinical setting and staff also provides high quality training and supervision for advanced trainees. CAPS offers these services with respect for others, appreciation of diversity, and compassion for the people we serve, ever mindful of and responsive to the changing needs of the University community. Location, Hours, and Contact InformationLocation: Hours: Contact Information: ConfidentialityUnder Georgia law, mental health records are privileged and confidential. No one outside the University Health Center (UHC) professional staff may have access to your records and no one outside the UHC may be given information without your consent. Exceptions to confidentiality may occur only under certain circumstances. These exceptions include serious immediate threat to your life or welfare or to the life or welfare of another person or the university community. For additional information, please see our Statement of Confidentiality. Commitment to DiversityCAPS strives to provide quality care that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of our diverse students. We recognize that all people are cultural beings who are influenced by race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual identity or orientation, age, disability, religion, and other aspects of culture. CAPS is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment. We are dedicated to culturally relevant and appropriate training of our staff. We recognize the importance of increasing access and quality service delivery to traditionally underserved and underrepresented students. We welcome suggestions and input for improvement of our services to our diverse students at the University of Georgia. 
FAQSStatement of ConfidentialityReferral ResourcesOur Professional Staff
Debra Alvis, PhD |
Scheduling an Appointment
Step 1: Telephone Screening
Counseling Psychiatry Services Provided at CAPS
Individual and Couples Counseling Topics of InterestAcademic Difficulties Online AssessmentsOnline Self-Assessment Online Relaxation ExercisesYou will be asked to complete a brief questionnaire before listening to the exercises. Information for Specific Student GroupsGraduate Students Information for Concerned OthersCoping with Trauma: Helping Your College Student Training OpportunitiesPostdoctoral Fellowship Program |
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University Health Center
University of Georgia 55 Carlton Street; Athens, GA 30602 706-542-1162 Email the Health Center Submit a Complaint/Concern
The Health Center is
fully accredited by the Joint Commission. 
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