Counseling and Psychological Services
About Counseling and Psychological Services
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is committed to promoting intellectual, emotional, occupational, social, cultural, moral, and professional growth and development of GGC students.
CAPS strives to assist students in identifying, understanding and resolving problems in your lives while providing a safe, inclusive and affirming care setting for all. We provide timely, culturally responsive and effective mental health services to all GGC students, as well as consultation to faculty, staff and families.
What We Do
CAPS assists students in identifying challenges and developing skills that empower you to develop broader insight and create positive change in your lives. In support of the GGC's educational mission, CAPS contributes to students' mental health and wellbeing by offering initial consultation, individual and group counseling, psycho-educational workshops, prevention programming, outreach and consultation services.
Initial Consultation
During your initial consultation meeting, you and your counselor will determine which services best fit your needs. Potential options can include a referral to individual or group counseling or referral to a community provider. CAPS services are free to currently enrolled GGC students.
BeWell@GGC
BeWell@GGC supports you with flexible options and tools to help lift you mentally and emotionally with expanded services through a partnership between the University System of Georgia and Uwill.
- You can reach the 24/7 line by calling 833.910.3366.
- You will be greeted by a phone prompt asking you to press #1 if this is an emergency or stay on the line if not.
- You may experience a short delay in speaking to a clinician. The average wait time is less than 30 seconds.
- The clinician who answers the phone can provide support in the moment for your situation or help link you to appropriate therapy and referral options from a provider in our network.
The 24/7 line offers immediate support, regardless of your location, to help you manage your concerns. Common reasons that students call include the following:
- Feelings of anxiety, depression or stress
- Relationship problems or worries
- Grief and loss
- Help with coping skills
- Support between therapy sessions or while waiting to see a therapist
The 24/7 support line is also available to connect you to no cost therapy through a telehealth therapy provider for up to five visits per issue per year. The clinician will ask you some questions to get a sense of your concerns and what you are looking for, whether it's immediate support, a connection to counseling or both.
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Mental Health Crisis Support
Call 833.910.3366 for help 24/7/365.
Georgia Crisis and Access Line
Call 1.800.715.4225.
Emergency Response
Medical emergency: call 911.
Frequently Asked Questions
During your first appointment or initial assessment, you will be asked to complete documentation using a laptop in our waiting area. Then you will meet with one of our psychologists for approximately one hour. During this hour, the staff member will ask you questions about what is going on now, as well as some questions about your history. By the end of the meeting, you will have made a plan for the next steps you need to take to get the help you need.
No, your attendance at Counseling and Psychological Services is confidential as required by state licensing laws. There are some very limited exceptions to confidentiality, when your safety or someone else’s is at risk.
Simply stop by the CAPS office, call 678.407.5592 or email counseling [at] ggc.edu (counseling[at]ggc[dot]edu) to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment.
A counselor is a trained mental health professional who helps people with emotional issues, mental health issues or stress-related concerns. GGC mentors are faculty and staff members who provide academic advising through course selection and academic program planning.
Yes, however, both individuals must be current GGC students.
Call BeWell@GGC – 24/7/365 Mental Health Support Line: 833.910.3366.
Contact Us
Contact us
COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Location: Building I, Suite 1101
Phone: 678.407.5592
Email: counseling@ggc.edu
Address
Counseling and Psychological Services, I-1101
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1000 University Center Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Hours
Monday – Friday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
In an Emergency
If you are in crisis or have concerns about your safety or the safety of others, please call GGC Public Safety at 678.407.5333 or dial 911.
Resources
GGC Public Safety
678.407.5333
24 hours/7 days a week
BeWell@GGC 24/7 Support Line
833.910.3366
Georgia Crisis and Access Line
800.715.4225
24 hours/7 days a week
Mosaic (Sexual Assault Center and Children's Advocacy Center) Crisis Line
866.900.6019
24 hours/7 days a week (formerly National Suicide Prevention Hotline)
988
24 hours/7 days a week
Get connected and stay informed; learn more about GGC Safety/Emergency Communications.