Counseling Services
Student Wellness Services South
M - F 8:00am - 5:00pm
Closed on Institute Holidays
After-Hours Crisis Services 24/7
Call (626) 395-8331
Press "2" and stay on the line
Counseling Services supports and promotes the mental health of Caltech students in order to improve the quality of their lives and aid them in achieving academic success. Services are available to all eligible enrolled Caltech students and are NOT dependent on enrollment in any insurance plan.
Call Counseling Services at (626) 395-8331 and ask to schedule a same-day crisis appointment.
Examples of crises include having thoughts of harming or killing yourself or someone else; dealing with a sexual assault; having someone close to you die recently; seeing or hearing things that other people cannot see or hear; or feeling overwhelmed and needing to talk with someone as soon as possible.
Call Counseling Services at (626) 395-8331 and press "2" to be connected to a clinician. You may experience a brief hold while your call is connected; please stay on the line.
After-hours crisis services are available 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Examples of crises include having thoughts of harming or killing yourself or someone else; dealing with a sexual assault; having someone close to you die recently; seeing or hearing things that other people cannot see or hear; or feeling overwhelmed and needing to talk with someone as soon as possible.
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If you are a grad student interested in improving your interpersonal communication skills, getting more comfortable engaging with others, and gaining insight into how you interact socially with others, come join this safe space to do just that! The Interpersonal Process Group for Grads is currently screening potential participants and will be on Thursdays 3:00-4:30pm!
The counseling center will be offering a weekly support group for members of the Caltech LGBTQ+ community. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to attend. Discussion topics will be chosen by participants and facilitated by a staff clinician.
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We are happy to announce that we are now offering short-term couples therapy at SWS, in addition to our individual and group services. Students who are in a committed, mature, and collaborative relationship are invited to participate in this opportunity.
A limited supply of flu vaccines is available at SWS. You can ask to get the flu shot during your health visit or schedule an appointment through the SWS Online Portal.
