How to Get Mental Health Support in College
If you are in Crisis, call CAPS at 707-664-2153 to be seen as soon as possible. If it is after business hours, please call the University Police at 707-664-4444 or the Sonoma County Crisis Line at 707-576-8181.
In college, taking care of your health should ALWAYS be one of your top priorities. Paying attention to your mental health is equally as important as making sure you live a healthy lifestyle and maintain supportive relationships.
For some, dealing with any mental health struggles can feel isolating, yet it’s increasingly common on college campuses.
Recent studies have shown that about 1 in 5 college students experience anxiety or depression.
That means there’s a lot of students who are going through similar struggles so don’t be hesitant to reach out for support if you need it.
As SSU students, we are fortunate to have access to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), conveniently located on the first floor of Stevenson.
CAPS most commonly helps with the following:
Stress, anxiety, depression, anger, loneliness, low self-esteem, grief
Relationship issues, roommate problems, parenting issues, family issues
Adjustment to college and life transitions
Academic Concerns
Multicultural or diversity concerns
Sexual assault, abuse
Body image, eating disorders
AOD use/abuse
This fall CAPS is offering several groups—Go to CAPS for more information or call their office at (707) 664-2153.
Women of Color Collective Wednesdays | 12-1pm | The Hub
Join us in creating community with SSU women of diverse and intersecting cultural identities. Share and be inspired by our collective stories and experiences in a confidential space. Explore, process, and empower each other!
Healing After Sexual Assault Day & Time TBD | Contact CAPS
This group is designed to provide a supportive, confidential space for survivors of sexual assault. Group members will have the opportunity to share experiences, support each other, and build a greater sense of control and empowerment. Participants will learn about common reactions to assault, the ways in which it can impact life, and will develop skills for improved coping as part of the healing process.
People of Color Support Group Day & Time TBD | Contact CAPS
The POC support group is a confidential, safe space to explore what it means to be a person of color on this campus. This group serves to validate students’ experiences, to provide an outlet for people of color to enhance their voices, and ultimately to promote their success at Sonoma State.
Mindfulness for Wellbeing Day & Time TBD | Contact CAPS
In this group, you will learn how to engage in mindfulness and self-compassion. Members will become more centered in the face of difficult situations, and find new ways to cope with anxiety, stress, and challenging emotions.
Common Thread, an LGBTQ+ Support Group Day & Time TBD | Contact CAPS
A support and process group designed to provide a safe and confidential space for SSU students who identify within the wide and growing spectrum of the LGBQ+ community. Co-create a supportive and affirming space, share common experiences, and deepen your self-understanding. All identities within the LGBQ+ community, including those questioning, are welcome.
Beyond the Binary, a Gender Diversity Support Group Day & Time TBD | Contact CAPS
A supportive space for SSU students of diverse gender identities and gender expressions. This group is a confidential space to explore, receive support, and build community. Open to anyone who sees themselves as outside of the gender binary, including students who identify as: transgender, genderqueer, gender fluid, non-binary, gender non-conforming, or are in a process of discovery around their gender identity.
“I Want to Know What Love Is,” a Relationship Group Day & Time TBD | Contact CAPS
Are you struggling with family, social, or romantic relationships? This weekly group focuses on navigating the ups and downs of building and maintaining healthy, fulfilling, and close relationships. Members support each other in processing relational joys and difficulties in a safe and supportive environment.
Fidget to Focus, an ADHD Support Group Day & Time TBD | Contact CAPS
This is a weekly group designed to teach skills for managing symptoms of ADHD. We will discuss how to stay on top of academic demands while developing coping strategies to help maintain focus. A formal ADHD diagnosis is not necessary for this group.
Understanding Self and Others for Men Day & Time TBD | Contact CAPS
This group is to help men overcome difficulties that keep them from connecting socially with others. Group members will work on gaining social confidence in a supportive, confidential setting. This group welcomes any men or male-identified students who wish to work on these issues.
Grief & Loss Group Day & Time TBD | Contact CAPS
This group provides an ongoing healing space for those grieving a loved one or those who have experienced a significant loss. Members will be a part of a community that will facilitate the grief process through shared experience and mutual understanding.
Self-Care / Self-Compassion Workshops
Come experience a variety of self-care and self-compassion practices to enhance well-being.
If you are in Crisis, call CAPS at 707-664-2153 to be seen as soon as possible. If it is after business hours, please call the University Police at 707-664-4444 or the Sonoma County Crisis Line at 707-576-8181.