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If you are new to CAPS and would like to speak with a counselor, please call 402-472-7450 and press 2 to schedule a same day appointment. The online scheduling portal is unavailable at this time.

Resources and Services for Student Veterans and Military Members

Counseling and Psychological Services staff are sensitive to the special concerns and challenges of our veterans, military and family members of military students. We recognize that transitioning to academic life after deployment or completing your service can be challenging. We are here to help provide you the support you need to easily transition to your life at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Examples of concerns we commonly help veteran and military students and their families with include:

  • Reintegration
  • PTSD
  • Anxiety/depression/suicidal ideation
  • Referrals/resources
  • Financial concerns
  • Relationship issues
  • Substance use
  • Traumatic Brain Injury concerns

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Let Us Help You

The following are a list of our services that may fit your needs:

To make an appointment with Counseling and Psychological Services, call 402.472.5000. If you are interested in meeting with one of our veteran specialists, please identify yourself as a veteran or military student at the time you schedule your appointment.

Free Consultation for Veterans, Military Members and Their Families

Will return in fall 2018.
Group facilitator: Krystyn Schmidt, MA

This is an opportunity for veterans, military members and/or military dependents to ask questions, discuss barriers, find resources and get support for the unique challenges faced in the military culture. This is a nonjudgmental, supportive environment. No appointment needed.

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Campus Resources

Military and Veteran Success Center: http://vetsuccess.unl.edu/

Student Veterans Organization: http://veteran.unl.edu/

VITAL (Veterans Integration To Academic Leadership) Program Located at Military Veteran Success Center: http://vetsuccess.unl.edu/, 402.676.4261

Community Resources

Lincoln VA: https://www.nebraska.va.gov/locations/Lincoln_CBOC.asp

Nebraska Veterans: Resources: http://netnebraska.org/basic-page/other/nebraska-veterans-resources

Vet Center: https://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=423
3119 O St A, Lincoln, NE 68510
402.476.9736

The Family Run Organizations of Nebraska: https://nefamilies4kids.org/military-families/