Eligibility

CAPS services are free and available to currently enrolled GGC students. Please note that per Georgia Law, students under the age of 18 will need parent/guardian consent to receive counseling services.

How to Make an Appointment

Simply stop by the CAPS office, call 678.407.5592 or email @email to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment. Same-day initial consultation appointments are limited and scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Virtual Initial Consultation

  1. Download Microsoft Teams on a device that has a video camera and microphone.
  2. Access Microsoft Teams using your student ID and password.
  3. Check your GGC Claw Mail for a Microsoft Teams meeting invitation on the morning of your appointment, and confirm the appointment.
  4. Prior to your appointment, complete and submit the CAPS online client forms included in your meeting invitation.
  5. Find the MS Teams invitation link again by logging in and viewing your calendar.

In-Person Initial Consultation

In-person consultations are held in the CAPS office. Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your appointment to complete client forms. You will meet with a counselor for approximately 30 minutes and discuss what will be most helpful for you.

BeWell@GGC
24/7/365 Mental Health Support Line
833.910.3366

BeWell@GGC supports you with flexible options and tools to help lift you mentally and emotionally. BeWell@GGC expands mental health options available to students through a partnership between the University System of Georgia and Uwill Student Mental Health & Wellness.

Crisis Support

On Campus Crisis Support

If you are having a mental health crisis on campus, call the 24/7/365 Mental Health Support Line at 833.910.3366.

Off Campus Crisis Support

If you are having a crisis off campus, immediately call 911 or the Georgia Crisis and Access Line at 1.800.715.4225.