Learning to take care of your mental health prepares you for a lifetime of overall
well-being. Our professional counseling staff supports students as they learn skills to reach
their full potential.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides a wealth of services and is free for any degree-seeking student.
Summer 2023 Information
Counseling and Psychological Services will be closed June 1–July 31, 2023, but there are still crisis and urgent mental health response available.
Emergency
Emergencies include medical emergencies, sexual assault, partner violence, attempted suicide or immediate suicidal threat.
Crisis Intervention
For immediate mental health concerns, call CAPS at 616.395.7945 to be connected to a counselor. This is a 24/7 service available to current Hope students.
- National Suicide Hotline: 800.273.8255
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor
- For International Students who are in their home countries:
- International Crisis and Suicide Hotlines and Text – a comprehensive listing: Suicide Stop
On-Going Counseling & Other Services
Resilience, 616.392.2829, is a 24-hour crisis service that offers medical and counseling care in the case of sexual assault or partner violence.
If you are seeking on-going counseling services, you may wish to consult with one of the following area organizations. You will need your insurance information when you call to schedule an appointment.
- Holland Hospital’s Behavioral Health: 616.355.3926
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services: 616.820.3780
- Bethany Christian Services of Holland: 616.396.0623
- Holland Free Health Clinic: 616.392.3610
- Adolescent and Family Behavioral Health Services: 616.719.0194
Outside of the Holland area:
- Contact your health insurance carrier for a list of mental health providers covered by your plan.
- Contact your local community mental health center.
- Contact your primary care provider for referrals.
- Contact your health insurance provider for referrals.
- Psychology Today Therapist Finder
Find more information on our resources page.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) celebrates, embraces and affirms the diverse identities students bring to Hope College. We offer a safe and trusting space, inclusive of all beliefs, values and attitudes, which allows for the healing and supportive discovery of emotional, intellectual and social development.
CAPS staff appreciate and respect the race, color, ethnicity, language, national origin, ancestry, religion/spirituality (or lack thereof), veteran status, physical and mental abilities, size and appearance, family status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information and socioeconomic status of all persons who enrich our campus community.
We recognize that identities are multiple and intersectional, and, too often, have been marginalized. Oppression, discrimination, bias and invalidation are all harmful forces that impair emotional and physical well-being. We invite all students to explore our services and look into how we can best support their needs. If you experience barriers as a result of a chronic medical condition, mental health, physical or sensory disability, an injury or temporary condition, learning disability and/or ADHD, contact Hope's Disability and Accessibility Resources Office.
CAPS counselors follow and practice the multicultural guidelines and standards provided by the professional organizations in which they are members, such as the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
Many students experience personal, relational, spiritual, social or academic difficulties they cannot fully resolve on their own. We offer tools to help you:
- Address personal problems that interfere with academic success
- Adjust to college life, pressures and changes
- Resolve life crises that threaten success in college
- Explore questions of faith and how that impacts daily living
- Cope with problems which stem from medical or physical concerns
- Provide referral for medication evaluation
- Succeed in college while coping with mental illness
Our team provides individual and group therapy for students, orientation for parents, training for faculty and staff, and stress-reducing events during exam weeks.
Would you like to know more? Call our office (616.395.7945) to schedule a time to speak to a CAPS staff counselor. After a few initial questions, you'll hear about opportunities and work with our professional team to determine next steps.
Bultman Student Center115 East 12th StreetSuite 203Holland, MI 49423
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Additional Services on Campus
Boerigter Center for Calling and Career