CAPS Mission

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides comprehensive support services that promote mental health, as well as the personal, social, emotional, and academic development and success of Saint Peter’s University students. CAPS supports the University’s mission which “…educates a diverse community of learners in undergraduate, graduate and professional programs to excel intellectually, lead ethically, serve compassionately and promote justice in our ever-changing urban and global environment.”

To advance the University’s mission, CAPS is committed to providing the highest quality counseling and psycho-educational services to the Saint Peter’s University community, promoting the growth and personal development of each individual, honoring the values of respect and self-determination, and helping community members meet their personal, academic, and professional goals. We strive to uphold the highest standards of the University, the Division of Student Life & Development, and our profession for ethical and responsible service delivery.

Our dedicated professionals support the academic mission of the University through individual and group counseling sessions to undergraduate and graduate students; crisis intervention services, follow-up and referral; consultation, outreach, and partnerships with faculty, staff, administrators, student leaders, and other key stakeholders. We provide services and programs that are inclusive, and give voice to the varied experiences of students by providing a safe place to be heard, appreciated, and accepted. Students have the opportunity to discover, evaluate, apply and share knowledge in a climate characterized by compassion, tolerance and openness in the exploration of ideas. The CAPS staff value and are engaged in ongoing educational activities and experiences to enhance their knowledge-base and skill sets, and promote the values of the University and the profession through supervised training opportunities for emerging professionals.

Mission Statement

Counseling and Psychological Services is dedicated to providing the highest quality counseling and psycho-educational services to the Saint Peter’s University community, promoting the growth and personal development of each individual, honoring the values of respect and self-determination, and helping students meet their personal, academic, and professional goals.