Counseling & Psychological Services

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Whether you’re carrying stress, relationship challenges or simply adjusting to college life, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is here to help you thrive, promoting both your academic success and personal growth during your time at Holy Cross.

If you are in distress and need to speak with someone urgently, an on-call crisis counselor can be reached 24/7 at the following numbers:

Holy Cross 24-hour Crisis Center: 855-418-7282
National Suicide Help Line: 800-273-8225

Our Services

At Holy Cross, we recognize that the transition from high school to adulthood brings unique challenges, and we’re committed to supporting you throughout this transformative journey. 

Guided by the Ignatian ideal of cura personalis — care for the whole person — CAPS offers a range of mental health services to help you navigate college life and your personal growth.

Whether you’re carrying stress, relationship challenges or simply adjusting to college life, CAPS is here to help you thrive, promoting both your academic success and personal growth during your time at Holy Cross.

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services.

Access programming, professionals and services to help you grow into the person you're meant to be.

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Excessive worry

  • Family conflicts

  • Homesickness

  • Identity development 

  • Issues of bias and discrimination

  • Lack of motivation

  • Lack of self-confidence

  • Loss of a loved one

  • Meaning and purpose in life

  • Disordered eating patterns

  • Relationship issues

  • Relationship violence/assault

  • Roommate problems

  • Substance use

  • Suicidal thoughts

  • Individual counseling/psychotherapy
  • LGBTQIA+ counseling services and programming
  • Urgent care (same day, Monday-Friday)
  • On-call crisis counseling (24/7)
  • Clinical consultations
  • Outreach programming
  • Group counseling sessions
  • Multicultural counseling services
  • Student athlete counseling services
  • Referrals

  • How to Recognize Students in Distress

  • How to Refer to the Counseling Center

  • National Screening Days (Depression and Eating Disorder Awareness)

  • Training for Student Leaders, Faculty Members and Staff Members

  • QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) - related to suicide prevention

  • Stress Reduction

  • Supporting Student Advocates

  • Self-Care

Emergencies

For mental health emergencies on campus, please contact Public Safety at (508)793-2222.For mental health emergencies off campus, call 911. 

Urgent Care Services Same Day 

Urgent Care times are available when Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is open for students needing to be seen the same day.  The hours for Urgent Care Services are as follows: Monday - Friday, at 10 am and 3 pm 

Urgent Care Services After Hours

For psychological crises that occur after hours when CAPS is closed, an on-call crisis counselor can be reached by calling CAPS (508-793-3363) and following the prompts or by dialing directly at 855-418-7282.

Counseling Outreach Peer Educators (COPE)

We’ve developed the Counseling Outreach Peer Educators (COPE) program to strengthen the connection between our services and students. COPE is meant to raise awareness of mental health issues across campus and reduce the stigma of seeking help. Through educational programs and resources, COPE promotes the idea of the well-being of the whole mind and body while teaching methods to manage stress—tools that can help you live your best life at Holy Cross and beyond.

Need Assistance?

Emergencies

 

For mental health emergencies on campus, please contact Public Safety at (508)793-2222. For mental health emergencies off campus, call 911. 

 

Urgent Care Services Same Day 

 

Urgent Care times are available when Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is open for students needing to be seen the same day.  The hours for Urgent Care Services are as follows: Monday - Friday, at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. 

 

Urgent Care Services After Hours

 

For psychological crises that occur after hours when CAPS is closed, an on-call crisis counselor can be reached by calling CAPS (508-793-3363) and following the prompts or by dialing directly at 855-418-7282.

 

If you are in distress and need to speak with someone urgently, an on-call crisis counselor can be reached 24/7 at the following numbers:

  • 24-hour Crisis Center number (855-418-7282)

  • National Suicide Help Line (988)

Multicultural Peer Educators

The Multicultural Peer Educators are a group of students who show passion and determination to promote the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive campus climate at Holy Cross. MPE is committed to serving the community at Holy Cross through programming initiatives and collaboration efforts to help spread awareness and education about diversity. Coordinators through the office of CAPS and JEBI provide training, on-boarding, support and guidance to the MPEs throughout the academic year.
Contact Us

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

Location
Hogan 207
Students can make an appointment by calling or visiting CAPS.
Phone
(508) 793-3363
Fax
(508) 793-3334
Email
caps@holycross.edu
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.