Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) is committed to supporting students and their families throughout their experience at CU Boulder. This page provides information for parents and families who are concerned about their student’s mental health.
Upcoming family webinars
CAPS provides free family webinars to help loved ones support students through mental health concerns.
What is CAPS?
CAPS is the dedicated counseling center on campus. We support the mental health needs of CU Boulder’s entire student population, including undergraduate and graduate students. Our office is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment that emphasizes affirming care for all our students.
Here is an overview of how our office works to help address mental health concerns for students.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Have a question about CAPS? Check out these frequently asked questions from families and parents.
Family mental health articles
If you’re interested in learning more about student mental health, please explore our library of articles intended for families and loved ones.