Counseling and Psychological Services

TRI-CITY 24/7 CRISIS LINE:
CALL 866-623-9500

In case of a life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1.

The mission of CAPS is to educate and promote personal growth and psychological well-being for students at the University of La Verne.

Services

CAPS offers individual therapy and appointments with a psychiatrist during the academic year*.

In-person and Video Sessions

CAPS offers sessions to currently enrolled ULV students (undergraduate, graduate, CAPA, Law, and ROC). Sessions are secure and confidential. Students need internet access, a video camera on their device, and a private space for video sessions. We also recommend headphones with a microphone for added security.

TimelyCare

ULV has partnered with TimelyCare as an alternative to CAPS services. To get care, go to timelycare.com/LaVerne and log in with your school email address. Having trouble logging in? Call 1-833-4-TIMELY for assistance.

Therapy and crisis services will be provided through TimelyCare during the summer from June through August.
CAPS will resume in-person therapy when classes begin in August 2025.

As a student enrolled at the University of La Verne, you can access free virtual health and well-being support, as well as self-care content, anytime.
TimelyCare (Tele-Counseling) provides the following services:

1. Virtual Crisis Counseling (TalkNow): Provides 24/7 access to on-demand emotional support.
2. Virtual Counseling Sessions: Students can now schedule virtual counseling sessions at any time, including after hours and during breaks, with a diverse group of professional therapists (12 visits per academic year).
3. Self-Care Content: Students have access to 24/7 self-care tools and resources, such as meditation and yoga sessions, helpful videos, and expert articles.
4. Peer Community – Students can share their experiences with a nationwide network of students.
5. Care Navigation – Students have the resources to create a personalized care plan. 

As a student enrolled at the University of La Verne, you have access to these services. All you must do is:

1. Go to timelycare.com/LaVerne or download the TimelyCare app
2. Sign in with your @laverne.edu email address
3. Create a profile
4. Get access to care!

TimelyCare FAQ

The summer break can be intimidating, especially for students who may or may not feel safe in the places or with people they are going to visit. This quick guide is filled with a few tips on how you can make the most out of this summer break and rest and recharge.

Self-care

With the change in routine of the summer, it can be easy to lose track of what you need. Remember to take some time out and take care of yourself. Self-care can look like taking a bath, having a nice walk or drinking a cup of your favorite coffee. When traveling or going home for the summer, it is important to make sure that you are taking the time to ask yourself what you need.

Decompress

The summer can be mentally and emotionally overwhelming, especially when navigating uncertain or unsafe spaces. It is important to decompress and process emotions and interactions that occurred during the summer break. Consider setting up a phone call, lunch, or other dedicated time to talk with a supportive person in your life. These conversations may be about how everything is going, how you view the summer,r or what people said or did. It can feel affirming to decompress stressful emotions with people who will listen. Consider scheduling a time with those you love for everyone to express their feelings.

Keep a journal

Journaling can help you express your thoughts and ideas without the burden of trying to explain these thoughts to others. This can be helpful if you need to hide aspects of yourself for safety reasons, live in an unhealthy home environment, or do not have supportive people in your life. It can also help you reflect on your emotions and feelings through the holiday season. Some writing prompts:
 

• If I could do anything over the summer, I would ________.
• ________ are supportive and affirming of me.
• Write down five things that make you incredibly happy and describe why they make you feel this way.
• In detail, describe a perfect day.
• Write a letter to a person who has positively impacted you.
• Write down all the compliments you have ever received or can think of.
• Write down compliments about people in your life.
• Write a love letter to yourself.
• Write about something random you’ve seen that made you smile.
• What makes you laugh?
• Describe an outfit that makes you feel completely comfortable in your own skin.

Remind yourself that your identity and experiences are valid, even when no one does

Remind yourself that your identity and experiences are valid, even when no one does: Other people can be extremely degrading and invalidating toward your identities. It is important whether you are traveling to a BIPOC/queer friendly place or not, to reaffirm your own identities and experiences. Whether that is reading validating material, listening to a podcast, or calling a close friend, it is important if you are going into a non-validating environment that you are reassuring yourself of your own identity and experiences.

Have music and movies that make you feel good

Make a playlist of music you love and that makes you feel awesome. If you need to, step away for a bit and listen to your favorite song. Give yourself some breathing space.

Spend time with your chosen family too

We’re sometimes told that spending time with our families of origin is the only “proper” way to spend the summer break. Getting together with close friends shouldn’t need a qualifier. Many people consider close friends to be part of their chosen family. Remember to spend time with the people in your life who are supportive (even if that means hopping on a Google Hangout because they don’t live nearby).