Counseling and Psychological Services

As we navigate this time together as a community, please know that there are various resources available to provide individual support to those who may be in distress.

All RISD students can access 24/7 mental health counseling by calling CAPS at 401-454-6637 at any time, to be connected with our after-hours counseling service.

If you are a RISD student currently in Rhode Island, you can also call CAPS for appointments or support during standard office hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm eastern).

In addition to resources provided by CAPS, you can also access the following national hotlines:

SAMHSA Helpline: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s (SAMHSA) disaster distress helpline is available 24/7 and is a free and confidential counseling line for immediate mental health support following critical incidents. Call or text 1-800-985-5990.

988: Through the 988 Lifeline, you have access to free, quality, one-on-one assistance 24/7. 988 includes resources for call, text, chat and options for the hard-of-hearing community.

If you are a student currently in a psychology practicum or working toward a master of social work degree, our clinical training program provides valuable experience in the college mental health field.

As a valued member of the CAPS team, you will gain a wide range of professional skills, hone your personal counseling style and help us serve the mental health needs of RISD’s diverse, creative student community.