Banner with CAPS Logo that says "counseling & psychological services: part of wellbeing, UC Santa Barbara, Student Affairs"

Upcoming changes to CAPS Agency hours due to Thanksgiving + Winter Break:

11/26 - CAPS Office is closed to walk-ins, however telemental health appointments are still being scheduled and conducted. Please reach out to 805-893-4411 or fill out the CAPS Services Online Request Form.

11/27-11/28 (Thanksgiving) - Closed

12/9 - Closed due to Student Affairs Professional Development Conference

12/15 - 12/23 - CAPS Office is closed to walk-ins, however telemental health appointments are still being scheduled and conducted. Please reach out to 805-893-4411 or fill out the CAPS Services Online Request Form.

12/24/2025 - 01/02/2026 - Closed for Winter Break

01/05/2025 - CAPS open / First day of Winter Quarter

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Getting Started at CAPS

Welcome to Counseling & Psychological Services


Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is committed to providing timely, culturally appropriate, and effective mental health services to our diverse UCSB student body, as well as professional consultation to faculty, staff, and families.

All registered students are eligible for services at CAPS. When help is needed in sorting out a personal concern, CAPS is a resource for learning new skills in building self-confidence, relating to others, reducing stress, solving problems, and identifying options.

Image (in a circular frame) of the CAPS Building on the UCSB campus