Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) are offering both virtual telehealth and in-person counseling services based on a collaborative decision between client and counselor.
If this is an after-hours emergency, please contact Public Safety at (860) 465-5310 or 911. You may also contact 211 (mobile crisis for nonemergent mental health support), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357), or the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention Hotline (The Trevor Project) 24/7: 1-866-488-7386
If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call 9-1-1, 2-1-1, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741 741 for free 24/7 crisis support in the US.
If you think you are ill and would like to seek medical attention, it is recommended that you call your healthcare provider prior to arriving at a clinic. For specific health questions about Coronavirus, please use the 2-1-1 Infoline.
The CDC recommends (CDC COVID-19 Information) that everyone take everyday preventative actions such as:
- Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
For more information about COVID-19, the following resource may be useful:
