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What is Let's Talk?

Let’s Talk is an informal and confidential same day drop-in consultation provided by a CAPS counselor. Speaking with a Let’s Talk counselor can help provide insight, support, and information about other resources.

  • Let’s Talk consultations are with a mental health professional, however, it is not a substitute for formal counseling and does not constitute mental health treatment. 
  • Let's Talk is available to all IC students regardless of where they are currently residing. 
  • Let’s Talk meetings are not part of a student’s mental health records.
  • Let’s Talk is not for urgent concerns. See our Crisis Services for immediate support. 
  • Let's Talk in-person can be scheduled in advance or you can drop-in at the designated locations. 
  • Let's Talk virtually are scheduled in advance.

Schedule a Let's Talk!

When and where is Let’s Talk?

Fall 2026

Day of the WeekHoursLocationCounselor
Mondays12pm-2pmZoomTBD
Wednesdays3pm-5pmLGBTQA CenterTBD
Thursdays12pm-2pmPark--Rm. 365TBD
Fridays12pm-2pmCAPSTBD

Let’s Talk is especially helpful for students who...

  • Aren’t sure about counseling or wonder what it’s like to talk with a counselor
  • Aren’t interested in ongoing counseling but would like the perspective of a counselor
  • Have a specific problem and would like someone with whom to talk it through
  • Have a concern about a friend or family member and would like ideas about what to do


Let’s Talk sessions could be used to...

  • Learn more about mental health resources
  • Talk through stress and anxiety related to academics and/or relationship concerns
  • Learn about healthy ways to cope with stress and other concerns
  • Get emotional support and identify ways to increase social connection


No topic is off limits. Common concerns include:

  • Stress, anxiety, worry
  • Sadness, Loneliness
  • Relationships
  • Academic performance
  • Family problems
  • Financial struggles

On the Let's Talk formyou can specify when and how you want to meet, which will alert the assigned CAPS counselor, who will then email you to confirm. 

Let's Talk in-person: You can reserve a time on the form or drop-in at the designated locations. If you show up at your assigned time and the door is closed, please wait in the designated waiting are.

Virtual Let's Talk: We ask that you submit the form at least one day before you want to meet, and the assigned counselor will email you with the Zoom link.