CAPS
133 South 36th Street, 2nd floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tel: (215) 898-7021
Fax: (215) 573-8966
caps@pobox.upenn.edu
Emergencies: (215) 349-5490
(ask for CAPS Clinican On Call)

We are located in the Ann Taylor Loft building, across the street from the Bookstore. The entrance is on 36th Street, across from Cosi.

Keys to First Year Success

• Make use of the numerous resources at Penn.

• Maintain contacts with your support system through the transition period.

• Be patient with adjusting to change.

• Commit your time carefully in the first few weeks of school.

• Remember to get sleep, exercise, and manage your stress/time well.

• ASK FOR HELP

Information for parents:
Click here for info on supporting your child at Penn

Vice Provost for University Life

What kinds of concerns do students bring to CAPS?

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship problems
• Trouble adjusting to college
• Feeling unmotivated, sad or having
trouble concentrating
• Eating concerns
• Sexual identity concerns
• Sexual abuse• Racial/ethnic identity concerns
• Feeling shy or self conscious
• No meaningful goals
• Academic/choosing a major/career
related concerns
• Misuse of alcohol/drugs by self or other

Who is on our staff?

The staff of CAPS is composed of licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers of diverse backgrounds who specialize in working with college students. All our staff is also trained in multicultural issues. To enhance the counseling experience, efforts are made to match students with a clinician they would feel comfortable with.

How Do I Make an Appointment?

To schedule your initial (also called "intake") appointment at CAPS, call our office (215-898-7021) between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Be prepared to give the receptionist your contact information including your name, Penn ID (largest number on your PennCard), and daytime phone number. All services are free to Penn students.

How Can I Help a Friend or Roommate?

If you are concerned about the well-being of a friend or roommate, you can consult with a CAPS staff by phone or in person. You can discuss your concerns confidentially and get advice on how to best help this person. For more information on how to help a friend, please click here.

Welcome New Students!

This is a time of tremendous excitement and opportunity in your lives. You will experience increased autonomy, intellectual stimulation, increased choices and new relationships. We want you to be aware of our services as a resource at Penn to help you maximize your experiences and be able to perform at your best. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides individual counseling, group counseling and workshops. ALL OUR SERVICES ARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL (click here for details) .

Frequently Asked Questions:

How can counseling help me?

Counseling is a partnership between an individual and a professional like a psychologist or social worker who is trained to assist undergraduate, graduate and professional students.
To help students in their adjustment to college life and to help them take full advantage of the academic and social environment at the University.
To learn to manage personal problems and situational crises effectively, learn strategies to cope with academic stress, and develop self-awareness, personal responsibility, and skills for life-long learning.
We welcome all students regardless of race, sex, ethnic background, age, sexual orientation, citizenship or physical status.

How many students do we service?

In the past few years we have provided individual counseling services to over 2400 Penn undergraduate and graduate/professional students per year.