Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
Mental Health Counseling • San Luis Obispo, CA
Clinic Type
Mental Health Counseling
Address
Campus Health & Wellbeing, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Phone
805-756-2511
counseling@calpoly.edu
Opening Hours
Click here for CAPS hours
Telehealth
CAPS offers both in person and virtual services.
Emergency Care
For access to CAPS at Campus Health & Wellbeing, you must be enrolled as a Cal Poly student. If you are in crisis, call 805-756-2511 anytime. After hours, follow prompts to speak with a counselor.
Services Offered
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appointment scheduling by phone, call 805-756-2511
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FAQs
To schedule an appointment, how do I reach CAPS?
Call 805-756-2511 to schedule an appointment.
What if I am in crisis?
Call 805-756-2511 anytime. After hours, follow the prompts to speak with a counselor.
Who can use CAPS?
Access is for Cal Poly students (including partner/couple counseling for students).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: Not publicly aggregated/widely available rating (Not publicly aggregated/widely available review count)
Patients praise
- Helpful for general talk therapy and support
- Provides free, confidential services to enrolled students
- Offers a variety of support options including workshops and group therapy
- Staffed by licensed mental health professionals
Common complaints
- Concerns about understaffing and provider burnout impacting care quality
- Student reports of being denied individual counseling unless experiencing severe crisis
- Perception that the service is less effective than advertised
- Criticism regarding the availability and ease of accessing services
"Both were kind but to be frank, they aren't really as experienced in dealing with trauma and mental illnesses. It is great for talk therapy."
— Reddit user discussion"Upon receiving consultation... she was bluntly told that if she was not experiencing chronic depression or suicidal thoughts, she would not be able to receive individualized help."
— Mustang News opinion pieceSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Cal Poly Campus Health and Wellbeing providers are working overtime to lessen student wait times - New Times San Luis Obispo — Sep 4, 2025
- I Got Help, You Can Too — Dec 8, 2025
- SLO County expands funds for student mental health services | San Luis Obispo Tribune — Jun 1, 2026
- Ohia H. — Mar 5, 2026
- SLO County CA to get new mental health treatment facility | San Luis Obispo Tribune — Jan 29, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More mental health counseling clinics in San Luis Obispo
Summary: - The County of San Luis Obispo (SLO) is actively expanding its behavioral health services. A notable recent update reports the Behavioral Health department is increasing student mental health support with a $300,000 wellness center initiative (announced around June 2026). This indicates a focus on improving access to mental health resources for students and younger residents. Context from site: - The official .gov pages include updates on elections and public health leadership, but specifically highlight the Behavioral Health expansion as a key program. - The information suggests ongoing investments to enhance mental health services for local students and the broader community. If you’re looking for specifics: - Look for the June 3–5, 2026 updates on the County of SLO Behavioral Health wellness center to confirm program details, location, services offered, and how to access them.
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