Counseling and Psychological Services
Licensed staff provide students with an array of psychological services
All mental health services offered through Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Bennington College—including counseling sessions, psychiatric/medication appointments, and groups—will continue to be offered in-person or remotely through live video conferencing and/or telephone as needed.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
- For students who are on campus during spring or fall terms, or for students who are off campus in Vermont or another state: If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, please call Uwill crisis hotline at 833-646-1526. Otherwise, please call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.
NEED TO TALK, BUT AREN'T IN CRISIS?
- A warmline is a phone number you call to have a conversation with someone who can provide support during hard times. Whether you’re in crisis or just need someone to talk to, a warmline can help. Warmlines are staffed by trained peers who have been through their own mental health struggles and know what it’s like to need help (Mental Health America).
- Find a warmline in your state
Emergencies
- On-campus emergencies: Dial 833-646-1526 to be put in contact with an on-call therapist through Uwill (accessible both on and off campus, 24/7, 365 days a year)
- Off-campus emergencies: Call 911 for immediate help or go to the nearest ER. If not in imminent danger, you can contact Uwill for crisis intervention at 833-646-1526.
Contact
- To schedule an appointment: Fill out the intake linked below (link available from week before term starts until a month before term end) or email CAPS@bennington.edu
- At this time in the term, CAPS is no longer accepting intakes, though is still open for drop ins.
- To reach the on-call therapist (24/7, 365 days through Uwill): Dial 833-646-1526 to be put in contact with a crisis counselor through Uwill. They are able to assist any time, in any location in the US, during or out of term.
Hours
- During Fall and Spring terms: Administrative office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; therapy is available by appointment Monday through Friday during the academic year
- Drop-in sessions are available Monday-Friday from 12:00-1:00 pm only. Use the link below to reserve in advance or just come down to the Student Health Center to talk with a therapist during drop-in hours. If you are in need of a drop in session, but are unable to meet 12-1, please contact caps@bennington.edu for help scheduling.
- Summer/Field Work Term: Closed
- Location: Student Health Center
At this point in the term, CAPS is shifting its focus from taking on new clients, to providing support to as many students in as flexible a manner as possible. Part of this shift will be discontinuing the intake request form for the remainder of the semester. Instead, students can sign themselves up for drop-in hours available throughout the week with therapists that are available at that time. Drop-in appointments are FREE to all students on campus.
To signup for a drop-in time, please utilize the drop in link below.
What doesn’t change is your availability to utilize the 24/7 on-call crisis through UWill. You can reach them 833-646-1526. This service is also FREE to all students on campus.
Students also have free access to on-demand wellness programming through Uwill. Select “wellness” from the left navigation, and relax and recharge your mind and body with a wide range of wellness such as yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and more! Allow Uwill to help you discover greater focus and balance as you navigate the term.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact CAPS through their email at: caps@bennington.edu
We appreciate your continued support, and we look forward to working with you in the Spring term!
To schedule teletherapy:
- Register with Uwill using your Bennington email address
- Choose a therapist based on your preferences including availability, reason for seeking therapist, gender, language, and ethnicity.
- Choose a time that fits your schedule with day, night and weekend availability.
Students also have free access to on-demand wellness programming through Uwill. Select “wellness” from the left navigation, and relax and recharge your mind and body with a wide range of wellness such as yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and more! Allow Uwill to help you discover greater focus and balance as you navigate the term.
If you need any assistance regarding the app or website, reach out directly to Uwill.
If you have questions about insurance, such as coverage for CAPS services, you can find more information on the student health insurance page.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact CAPS through their email at: caps@bennington.edu
We are looking forwards to working with you!
Young adulthood is a time of opportunity, challenge, and growth. At Counseling and Psychological Services, we understand how intense this time can be and are dedicated to helping students work to develop skills to manage the stresses of college and growing up. Our goal is to enable students to explore their behavior, emotions, and minds so that they can feel fully ready to manage their lives and experience the relationships and academic opportunities that Bennington College has to offer. The College is deeply committed to helping students manage this transition in a positive and effective manner. Counseling and Psychological Services plays a critical role in providing support for those students who need short-term support, for those who seek ongoing therapy, medication management, and crisis intervention.
