Care Management (CAPS) | Student Health and Wellness

Overwhelmed by finding a therapist? Confused by your insurance? Need more support?

CAPS Clinical Care Managers are here to help! Care Managers serve as a bridge for students to successfully access mental health care. Some examples of how Care Managers can help:

Educate students on how to navigate insurance and the healthcare system.
Provide supportive connections to area therapists and psychiatrists.
- Choose a Therapist
- Explore Telemental Health Care
- Access psychiatric services for medication management
Address barriers to seeking treatment (e.g. finances, time, stigma, transportation, and motivation).
Identify resources, both on and off Grounds, for a variety of needs (e.g. Next Steps Fund, Hoo Needs Help, housing, food, social connection, academic accessibility support).

Help students identify and maintain a network of support.
Ease students’ transition to or from a higher level of care and collaboratively create a plan to move forward.
Aid students with the process for medical withdrawal and reenrollment for psychological reasons.
Coach students on being their own best self-advocate.

learn more about how Care Managers can help with this PDF