CAPS Chat

Counselor and student speaking at table

CAPS Chat provides informal, drop-in consultation for students with counselors from Penn State Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS).

Meetings are free and there is no need to call ahead. Same day scheduling is available online from 8:00am to 4:00pm for both virtual and in-person meetings! Timeslots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Meetings are no longer than 30 minutes.

When you attend a CAPS Chat appointment, you will be able to share your needs and concerns. Not sure what you need? No problem. CAPS Chat counselors can help you figure that out too.

Are you enrolled at a Commonwealth Campus? CAPS Chat is available at these Commonwealth Campuses!

Concerns may include:

Stress or Anxiety
Adjusting to college life
Family problems
Relationship issues
Roommate difficulties
Academic pressures

CAPS Chat IS for...

Discussing specific concerns in a one-on-one environment
Learning more about what counseling might be like
Understanding how to help a friend
Getting mental health questions answered

CAPS Chat IS NOT for...

Formal therapy or counseling
Crisis services
Severe or longstanding concerns

Get started by visiting the CAPS Chat page!