For Faculty and Staff

CAPS does not directly provide therapy services for permanent employees of Cal Lutheran. We can, however, assist you in finding the appropriate mental health referral. Please contact us at (805) 493-3727 to schedule a consultation, or use the Employee Assistance Program.

If you are looking to support a student's mental health, please start with these guides.


Key Resources for Faculty and Staff

Upcoming Trainings for Faculty and Staff

 

QPR: SUICIDE PREVENTION

QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer. Trained Gatekeepers will learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, learn how to offer hope, and learn how to refer for help as a means of suicide prevention. Max registrants for QPR trainings is 20.

February 15, 2024 3:00pm-4:30pm, Kingsmen Room

Register here: QPR Training Feb 15 Eventbrite Sign Up

April 8, 2024 10:00am-11:30am, Kingsmen Room

Register here: QPR Training April 8 Eventbrite Sign Up

 

 

SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN DISTRESS

This informational training will provide attendees with tools and skills to support students that may be experiencing distress; and, provide information on how to link students to resources.

February 5, 2024 10:30am-12:00pm, Zoom

Register here: Supporting Students Zoom Registration

 

 

SAFE ZONE FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

Safe Zone trainings are provided for students, faculty, and staff who are interested in learning about and demonstrating support for the presence of a culturally diverse campus that embraces underrepresented groups. The training provides a special emphasis on the LGBTQIA+ community.

 

March 7, 2024 1:00pm-4:00pm, ZOOM

Register here: Safe Zone Zoom Registration

 

Safe Zone Goals

  • To establish a university-wide network of identifiable allies who can provide support, information, and assistance to those who are coping with hardships, especially those who identify as sexual or gender minorities.
  • To educate members of the Cal Lutheran community about the needs of LGBTQIA individuals and groups who tend to receive less public support.
  • To foster an atmosphere of support for the academic, personal, social, and professional success of all students, regardless of their cultural identities.
  • To advance the university’s progress toward a campus climate free of discrimination, oppression, and harassment. This is also in-line with the University's current strategic goal of Inclusion.

Consultations With CAPS

Faculty and staff are key contributors to student success at Cal Lutheran. Our professional staff at CAPS is available to help you navigate student-related or work-related issues. Consultation services are free and available to any academic department, staff or faculty member, or administrative unit.

To schedule a consultation regarding a student of concern, please call our office at (805) 493-3727.

Assistance From the CARE Team

You may wish to involve the resources within the CARE Team at Cal Lutheran. The CARE Team serves the university and individual students by arranging, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and advocating for students in need of assistance.

To receive assistance from the CARE Team, please email CARE@CalLutheran.edu or contact any CARE Team member.

Mental Health Statement for Academic Syllabus

Do you teach a course? CAPS offers the following text for you to use, in whole or in part, for your syllabus:

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Cal Lutheran recognizes that there are times, especially as a college student, when stressors interfere with academic performance and other aspects of life. CAPS supports students by promoting effective coping to find self-compassion, insight, and purpose. CAPS honors the struggle, empowers connectedness, and cultivates resilience. All CAPS services are completely free and confidential; offering short-term, solution-focused, culturally-affirming services for individual, relationship, and group therapy, as well emergency services, outreach, and consultation.

To schedule a session with CAPS, please call (805) 493-3727. For more information about services and resources, visit CalLutheran.edu/CAPS or follow CAPS on Instagram @CLU_CAPS for more mental health tips and coping skills.

If you are concerned about a friend or peer at Cal Lutheran, please email the Campus Awareness, Referral, and Education (CARE) Team at CARE@CalLutheran.edu. More information about the CARE Team can be found at CalLutheran.edu/CARE.

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