Anxiety? Stress? Depression? Burnout? Self-esteem concerns?
Perhaps you've been there. Perhaps you are there.
Brighter days are ahead.
We can help.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is committed to supporting your mental wellness as a current CSN student. Mental wellness is the internal capacity to reduce life stressors and demonstrate emotional resilience. When you’re better prepared to think, feel and act, the result allows you to reach and maintain your full potential.
CAPS can help you realize your potential.
The Mental Wellness 360 campaign is a comprehensive series of TALKS, TRAININGS and TOOLS that assists you from all sides. Our services are flexible, responsive, often individualized, and always confidential. Mental wellness is as much about prevention as it is intervention when it comes to navigating life’s mental health challenges.
Whether you’re in need of treatment options or would like to become a better mental health advocate and ally for others, we can help.
CAPS offers one-on-one and group opportunities to support mental wellness.
Limited-session, solution-focused counseling is available to you as a currently enrolled CSN student. Contact CAPS via phone or email to schedule a free, confidential appointment with a licensed clinical therapist. Please be prepared to provide your NSHE ID and complete the required intake paperwork. Sessions are available online (telehealth), in person or hybrid.
Periodic mental health workshops are also offered to help manage emotional, relational and behavioral growth. Upcoming workshops will focus on self-esteem, self-care and suicide prevention.
Charleston Campus: Building D, Room 104; 702-651-5518
Henderson Campus: Building C, Room 113; 702-651-3099
North Las Vegas Campus: Main Building, Room 120E; 702-651-4099
CAPS coordinates training opportunities for mental health advocates and allies.
Mental Health First Aiders are taught how to intervene and provide resources to peers who exhibit signs of mental distress or substance use. Certification is obtained after completing the 8-hour in-person course. All inquiries can be sent to MentalHealth.FirstAid@csn.edu.
LivingWorks Start teaches participants to recognize when someone may be thinking about suicide and how to connect them to help and support with a 1-hour online training. For access instructions or more information, please contact CAPS@csn.edu.
Upcoming Mental Health First Aid Training Sessions
CAPS sponsors four resources to increase mental health awareness and intervention support.
Active Minds is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting mental health, especially among young adults, via peer-to-peer dialogue and interaction. CAPS serves as the advisor for an active student club chapter.
The Mental Health 360 Resource Guide (Recursos de salud mental disponibles en Español) explores common mental health scenarios and lists Las Vegas Valley treatment providers.
MindWise is an online, confidential screening to evaluate whether your thoughts and behaviors suggest troubling mental health or substance abuse issues.
Togetherall is a safe and anonymous online community where you can share lived experiences with others like you. Students don’t use their real names, which encourages the expression of feelings more openly. This free app is moderated 24/7 by trained professionals. Get support, take control and feel better—all in a way that’s most comfortable to you.
Togetherall Explanation Video
Togetherall Testimonial Video
- 911: Call and indicate there is a mental health emergency.
- Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 800-985-5990 (Press “2” for Spanish).
- Nevada Connect to Services: Call 211 or 866-535-5654.
- Nevada Teen Peer Support Text Line: Text 702-296-8336 (operates 10 a.m.–midnight for individuals 24 years old and younger).
- Signs of Hope Rape Crisis: Call 702-366-1640.
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988.
- Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ+): Call 866-488-7386.
- Veterans Information and Referral: Call 888-777-4443 (PTSD crisis intervention).
How do I schedule an appointment?
Limited-session, solution-focused counseling is available to you as a currently enrolled CSN student. Contact CAPS via phone or email to schedule a free, confidential appointment with a licensed clinical therapist. Sessions are available online (telehealth), in person or hybrid.
Charleston Campus: Building D, Room 104; 702-651-5518
Henderson Campus: Building C, Room 113; 702-651-3099
North Las Vegas Campus: Main Building, Room 120E; 702-651-4099
How many counseling appointments am I eligible for?
A licensed clinical therapist will collaborate with you to determine your individual therapeutic plan.
What should I do if I am concerned about the safety of a student?
Call University Police Services at 702-651-3669 or emergency services at 911 if there is an immediate crisis. Indicate there is a mental health emergency and request a de-escalation team. If a student has shared thoughts of suicide, please inform the student that supportive services are available at CAPS. You can lead the student to the CAPS office on your campus and provide the webpage address to Mental Wellness 360 (csn.edu/mentalhealth360). Hotline numbers are listed on this webpage under Getting Immediate Assistance.
Charleston Campus: Building D, Room 104; 702-651-5518
Henderson Campus: Building C, Room 113; 702-651-3099
North Las Vegas Campus: Main Building, Room 120E; 702-651-4099
How do I refer a student to CAPS for a non-emergency?
Lead the student to the CAPS office on your campus or contact CAPS via phone or email. Provide the student’s NSHE student ID number (if known), first and last name, date of birth (if known), and a summary of why you are making the referral.
It’s important to receive the student’s consent before making a referral. Let the student know CAPS will reach out. Discussion example: “I am glad you shared your concerns with me. Some students find that talking to a CAPS counselor helps during a difficult time. I am going to ask CAPS to give you call or send an email to arrange a time to talk further.”
Charleston Campus: Building D, Room 104; 702-651-5518
Henderson Campus: Building C, Room 113; 702-651-3099
North Las Vegas Campus: Main Building, Room 120E; 702-651-4099
What mental health services are available to faculty and staff?
Counseling is available only to currently enrolled CSN students. However, the Nevada System of Higher Education provides a free Employee Assistance Program through ComPsych. Up to three counseling sessions are available per year. Phone and online services are unlimited. ComPsych consultants are available 24/7/365.
Does CAPS offer mental health training for faculty, staff and students?
Yes! CAPS offers training opportunities throughout the academic year for advocates and allies of mental wellness. Mental Health First Aiders are taught how to intervene and provide resources to peers who exhibit signs of mental distress or substance abuse. Click the TRAININGS pulldown to learn about upcoming training opportunities.
Also, CAPS hosts multiple mental health workshops, which rotate among the three main campuses.
The Mental Health 360 Conference: Knowledge, Self-Care & Transformation took place on the North Las Vegas Campus on April 14, 2023. The conference brought together leading mental health researchers, clinicians, faculty, students and advocates to share practical advice and raise awareness on the warning signs and treatment options that can support individuals affected by mental illness. The conference’s workshops were based on the following five tracks: Crisis & Trauma, Diagnosis & Treatment, Student Needs, Legal Concerns and Diversity in Mental Health.
Mental Health 360 Conference highlights
Mental Health 360 Resource Guide
Recursos de salud mental disponibles en Español
Funding for this conference was made possible (in part) by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practice or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
