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Frequently Asked Questions Counseling And Prevention Services Counseling | Prevention | Postvention | AdvocacY | Crisis Support| Recovery Support Q: What type of services are provided at CAPS? CAPS offers specialized services for those impacted by sexual assault, domestic/dating violence and stalking. Counseling services include crisis support, individual therapy, and group counseling. Some of our counselors are also trained advocates, which allow us to offer "one-stop-shop" experiences to survivors seeking services. Our counselors/advocates can inform a client of their rights and resources, advise clients through reporting processes and accompany students to local hospitals, the Campus Police Station and the Office of Title IX and Sexual Misconduct. We can also coordinate academic, housing and other logistical accommodations. Q: When Should I seek Help for my concerns? Q: What type of services do you offer for students impacted by sexual assault, domestic/dating violence and stalking? Q: Will CAPS share my personal information with others? Q: What type of services do you offer for students in recovery from substance use or mental health issues? Some students with mental health and/or substance use concerns may face additional challenges at college. We believe that when fully supported they can navigate those challenges and fully thrive at college. One of the primary ways we thrive is by being connected to a community that "gets us". CAPS supports the Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) which is a student organization committed to mutual support, advocating for mental health and addiction, and building strong relationships and community. Through the CRC, students can participate in the All Recovery meeting--a student led support group. Additionally, CAPS supports Lion's House. Lion's House is for students in recovery from an addiction who are committed to sobriety, academic excellence, and personal growth. CAPS offers a variety of services that include the areas of prevention, direct clinical care (brief individual, group and crisis services), postvention, recovery, and advocacy. We are committed to providing individualized clinical assessments to meet the needs of the campus community. Generally speaking, you should seek help when troubling symptoms (anxiety, depression, lack of sleep, increased substance use, traumatic events) are causing serious problems in one's ability to study, work or relate to others. Another gauge is when your normal coping strategies are no longer working. Remember that seeking help sooner is better than waiting too long when problems can become more severe and entrenched. CAPS has a strict confidentiality policy and will not release information regarding contact with a student without permission from the student except in the event of a serious psychiatric emergency. It is the student's right to choose whether to discuss their counseling at CAPS with parents, friends, academic advisors, or prospective employers. Limitations to confidentiality include danger to self or others, child abuse, and court orders. 39