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Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

The CAPS Team comprises Licensed Psychologists and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) who are dedicated to supporting the personal growth and development of Longwood students, along with a Resident in Counseling and advanced graduate Counselors-in-Training who provide services under close supervision. Committed to fostering awareness, acceptance, and inclusivity, the team strives to create an emotionally safe environment, amplify marginalized voices, and uphold its role as an actively anti-racist center.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity involves the understanding, affirmation, and professional application of the richness of human differences, experiences, and intersecting identities. In an on-going effort to be an actively anti-racist center, CAPS strives to be a co-conspirator alongside other campus resources with a shared commitment to providing an emotionally safe and respectful environment for all. We promote and amplify the voices of individuals who have been marginalized. Therefore, we will use every opportunity to create lasting systemic change.

CAPS Services

We offer confidential mental health programs and services to currently enrolled Longwood University students. Counseling is available by appointment. Initial Consultation and Single Session Therapy appointments can be scheduled through the Online Portal.

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Support Groups

Stress and Anxiety Management Group

This group is designed for students who have symptoms related to stress and anxiety and are seeking support and methods to cope with stress. In the group, students who experience stress and anxiety can gain support and constructive feedback from other students who struggle with problems related to stress/anxiety.

Counselors will present psychoeducational information related to stress/anxiety, at the request of the group.

If you are interested in the group and/or have questions, please contact Dr. David Davino at (434)395-2409.

AFFIRM

This weekly group is intended to provide an affirming, supportive space for students who identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ communities. Students will be afforded opportunities to explore issues of importance to themselves and the queer community (e.g., experiences of discrimination / oppression / marginalization, identity integration / acceptance / living “authentically,” coming out to family /friends /others, transition/gender-affirming care, intersectionality, advocacy) while also experiencing a greater sense of connection to others. Students interested in the group and/or have questions, please contact Jaime Huggard at (434) 395-2409.

Emergency

Important Forms

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday,
8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

If you are a student experiencing significant distress or a crisis, contact HelpNow by calling (434) 395-2409 and selecting option 2. In the event of an emergency, dial 911.

Contact

Counseling & Psychological Services

Pierson Hall (Upper Level)

201 High Street

Farmville, VA 23909

(434) 395-2409

Fax: (434) 395-2613

CAPS@longwood.edu