Crisis Intervention
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911.
- CAPS provides crisis intervention services for students experiencing an urgent mental health concern. A crisis may include thoughts of harming self or others, experiencing a traumatic event, a significant loss, odd or intrusive thoughts, or other situations or feelings interfering with routine daily functioning.
- CAPS crisis intervention services focus on ensuring student safety, problem-solving, identification of coping strategies, and providing appropriate referrals for additional support.
- CAPS Counselors are available to provide crisis intervention during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM) via CAPS main telephone at 562-985-4001, or in person at the CAPS main office located in Brotman Hall, Room 226.
- Support is also available to students after business hours, including weekends and holidays. To access crisis intervention services after business hours, please call the CAPS main telephone at 562-985-4001 and follow the instructions provided in the recorded message for your call to be transferred to a live mental health professional.
In crisis? Text BEACH to 74-17-41 for free 24/7 mental health crisis support
Beach Wellness | California State University Long Beach
Find Help Now, anonymous 24/7 support for CSULB
Beach Wellness | California State University Long Beach
Find Help Now, anonymous 24/7 support for CSULB