Patient Eligibility
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln students
Hours of Service
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
We are located inside the University Health Center, Suite 223. To schedule an appointment, call 402.472.7450 or stop by.
After-hours assistance is available for urgent concerns by calling 402.472.7450 and following the prompts.
Services Covered By Student Fees
- Most counseling services are completely covered by student fees. This includes individual counseling, support groups, therapy groups, etc.
Types of Appointments
Same Day/Quick Access Appointments
30 Minute Crisis Appointment:
These appointments provide an opportunity to speak with a counselor about an immediate crisis, get support, and develop a plan to help manage your crisis. You decide whether or not your experience is a crisis. Examples include feeling suicidal, experiencing a recent trauma, or the recent death of a loved one. If you are unsure you can remain safe to attend your appointment, Call 911 or visit the hospital emergency room. You will be required to fill out some forms providing background information to help you and your counselor address your concern. Please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled appointment to allow time for the paperwork. If you are unable to keep a scheduled appointment, please call to cancel.
30 Minute Consultation Appointment:
These appointments are for when you have a question or concern you would like to discuss with a counselor, but do not want to meet for ongoing counseling appointments. This appointment is focused on coping with your immediate need for yourself or for concern of someone else. You will be required to fill out forms providing background information to help you and your counselor address your concern. Please arrive 20 minutes before your appointment to allow time for paperwork. If you are unable to keep a scheduled appointment, please call to cancel.
Counseling Appointments
Initial Assessment Appointment: If this is your first time at Counseling and Psychological Services, or it has been more than six months since your last appointment, we will schedule you for a 15 to 20 minute Initial Assessment Appointment. Call CAPS at 402.472.7450 to schedule an appointment. We ask that you arrive 10 minutes early for your initial assessment appointment.
Please also allow 20-30 minutes after your appointment as your counselor may need you to complete some additional paperwork.
If you are unable to keep your scheduled appointment, please call to cancel. If you are more than 10 minutes late for your appointment, we may need to reschedule your appointment for a later day and/or time.
If you are not in crisis and would prefer to first work with a peer, you can book a Well-being Peer Coaching appointment online or contact Big Red Resilience and Well-being at 402.472.8770.
Confidentiality
The therapeutic relationship and what is discussed by a therapist and client are considered private and protected under the law. We adhere to professional, legal, and ethical guidelines established by the State of Nebraska and the American Psychological Association. Information about any aspect of your counseling relationship, including your appointments and records, will not be disclosed to anyone outside of the Counseling Center’s professional staff without your written permission. Please note that clinical records are completely separate from educational records and cannot be accessed by parents, faculty, staff, administrators or others without your written permission or court order.
However, Nebraska law establishes that in order to protect the client and/or the public, disclosures without the permission of the client may apply under the following circumstances:
- You are considered at immediate risk for harming yourself
- You are considered at immediate risk for harming others
- Previous or current child abuse
- Abuse of elderly persons or persons with disabilities
- A court order