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, crisis intervention, 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: If you are experiencing an emergency, please call Campus Safety at 802-447-4250
- For students who are off campus in Vermont or another state: If you are experiencing an emergency, 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 767 from a campus phone or 802-447-4250 for Campus Safety. Campus Safety will put you in touch with the therapist on call.
- Off-campus emergencies: Call 911 for immediate help or go to the nearest ER.
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
- To reach the on-call therapist (24/7): Dial 767 from a campus phone or 802-447-4250 for Campus Safety. Campus Safety will put you in touch with the therapist on call.
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. 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.
- 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 extended 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 button below
What doesn’t change is your availability to utilize the 24/7 on-call crisis therapist by contacting campus safety and requesting to be transferred to the on-call therapist. This service is also FREE to all students on campus.
All students also have access to online therapy, coaching, and FREE immediate text/chat support available through TalkNow
We appreciate your continued support, and we look forward to working with you in the Spring term!
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.
