CAPS Team

Counseling and Psychological Services

Be Well, Do Well

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is currently conducting consultations for active full-time Babson College students. Due to professional licensing requirements, regular clinical services may be provided to students who are located in the state of Massachusetts at the time of service.

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Summer 2023 Scheduling Guidelines

If you will be in Massachusetts at the time of service, then we may book you a counseling appointment for the summer if you also meet the following criteria.

You are enrolled at Babson full-time for Fall 2023 plus at least one of the following:

  • Enrolled in the Babson summer semester
  • Have a Babson summer campus job
  • Have a Babson Resident Assistant (RA) job
  • Enrolled in the Summer Venture program (Babson students only)


Spring 2023 Athletics Exception: Due to end of season tournaments, CAPS may provide services to Babson's Men's Lacrosse, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Track, and Women's Track teams until their seasons are over and they've moved out of the residence halls. Student presence in Massachusetts at the time of service is required.

If these requirements aren't met, you still have options. An emergency appointment may be requested if that applies to your situation or we can send you off-campus resources. Our usual scheduling guidelines will resume when the undergraduate fall semester begins on August 28, 2023.

Counseling Consultation

For a non-emergency appointment complete our Appointment Request form, call us at 781-239-6200, or visit us at Park Manor South Annex during our front desk hours. Please note that masks are mandatory in our office. Indicate during your request if you are interested in meeting with CAPS once or more. Based on clinical availability, staff will provide services and/or appropriate referrals in the community.

Emergency

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 781-239-6200 and select option 2 for help 24/7/365. Other resources include the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call 988) and the Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741).

For a medical emergency, call Public Safety at 781-239-5555 if you are living on Babson’s campus; if residing elsewhere, contact 911 or your local emergency services.

Same Day Solution Focused Session

For an opportunity to speak with a CAPS clinician briefly about a non-emergency concern complete our Appointment Request form, call us at 781-239-6200, or visit us at Park Manor South Annex during our office hours. Indicate during your request if you are interested in meeting with CAPS once or more. Based on clinical availability, staff will provide services and/or appropriate referrals in the community.

About Us

CAPS offers consultations, assessments, short-term counseling, and referrals for long-term counseling, all designed to empower you to thrive at Babson and beyond. Your interactions with CAPS are confidential and are not shared with anyone unless you provide written authorization, however exceptions include if a student is at risk of harm to self or others.

Our team can support you in a number of areas. Common reasons students visit include:

  • Homesickness and Adjustment
  • Stress and Anxiety
  • Race and Identity Related Concerns
  • Loneliness and Isolation
  • Feeling Down or Sad
  • Family/Peer/Relationship Concerns
  • Substance Use 
  • Body Image and Food Concerns 
  • Financial Stress
  • Sexual and Gender Identity Concerns
  • Grief and Loss
  • Depression
  • Sexual Assault
  • Traumatic Events
  • Self-Harm and Suicidal Thinking
  • Culture Shock and Adjustment
  • Impact of COVID-19

Contact

Park Manor South Annex

781-239-6200

caps@babson.edu

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