Contact CAPS directly at 607-274-3136 or call the 24/7 support line at 988. If you need support outside of typical business hours, please reference the page for Crisis and After-Hours support.
Mental Health Support Services
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health, and we are committed to supporting your emotional well-being throughout your college experience. Cayuga Health at Ithaca College provides mental health care and direct support through our on-site Clinical Consultant and medical providers.
Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Common Mental Health Conditions
Our team provides confidential evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for a range of concerns, including:
- Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety)
- Depressive disorders (including seasonal affective disorder)
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Sleep disturbances
- Stress-related physical symptoms
Treatment plans may include medication management, behavioral interventions, psychoeducation, or referral to counseling services.
Clinical Consultation and Brief Behavioral Health Support
Our on-site Clinical Consultant provides:
- Short-term, goal-focused interventions for common mental health and behavioral concerns
- Support for adjustment, coping, and stress management
- Behavioral strategies for managing anxiety, depression, sleep, or concentration problems
- Motivational interviewing and coaching for health-related behavior change
Psychiatric Medication Management
Our medical providers can:
- Evaluate the need for medications related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other conditions
- Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications
- Coordinate your existing mental health provider to ensure continuity of care
Case Management and Care Coordination
We help connect students to the right level of care:
- Referrals to CAPS , off-campus counseling, psychiatry, or specialized services
- Assistance with insurance navigation and accessing local mental health resources
- Collaboration between medical and mental health providers to ensure integrated support
Whether you’re navigating college stress, managing a diagnosis, or simply looking for help coping with life changes, we’re here to support you. Services are compassionate, confidential, and tailored to your needs.