Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) offers support to USC students dealing with life stressors. Our goal is to help students feel comfortable, allowing them to focus on their education, friendships, and the Gamecock experience. If you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed, we’re here to help and encourage you to reach out.
Services Provided:
- Same Day Services
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Couples Counseling
- Community Support
- Referrals to Local Providers
- Teletherapy and Telepsychiatry
- Emergencies and After-Hours Care
- Service Exclusions and Limits
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- Community Referrals
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- Specialized Care
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- Individual Exclusions
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- Mandated Assessments
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- Scope of Medication Management
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- Excused Absences
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- Housing Accommodation
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- Disability Accommodations
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- Emotional Support Animals
For group therapy, brief individual counseling, case management, or emergency services, call CAPS at 803-777-5223 or schedule an initial consultation through MyHealthSpace. Most services, including intakes, counseling, group therapy, and workshops, are FREE. For information on any applicable fees, please contact us at 803-777-5223.
Student Resources
24/7/365 mental health support line for in-the-moment support from counselors or call 833-664-2854.
TAO Information and Registration
Current TAO User Login (Link to https://us.taoconnect.org/login)
The Therapy Assistance option of TAO allows you to get effective treatment when your schedule, or life, makes it hard to get to the counseling office. You will have access to highly effective therapy modules 24/7 and a dedicated time to meet online with your counselor each week via videoconferencing.
New User (Account Set Up) (Link to https://us.taoconnect.org/register)
- Enter First Name, Last Name, and your school email address
- Enter your UofSC network password
- Leave the 'Enrollment Key' field blank.
- Click Sign Me Up
Check your email. You will be sent a Welcome to TAO email with a confirmation link which you must click on to sign in.
Faculty & Staff Resources
As a USC faculty or staff member, you have frequent contact with students. We’re here to help you feel confident in supporting their mental health. Use these resources to learn how to assist students with their mental health needs. Bullets below.
How to Report a Concern
Report a Concern
Anyone in the Carolina community who feels a student is a risk to themselves or the community can report a concern; including students, parents, faculty and staff, and other community members.
You Can Help
The university has caring professionals dedicated to student success and well-being. You can help by identifying concerns, addressing those concerns with the student and referring them to campus and community resources.
Take actions for:
If you have witnessed self-injurious behavior like a student talking about suicide or seen concerning behavior like emotional distress or overwhelming grief, refer them to the Student Care and Outreach Team.
Are you concerned about a USC student’s substance use? The Students Taking Initiative & Responsibility (STIR) program empowers students to examine the powerful influence substances can have on their lives in a safe space.
Reporting interpersonal violence (sexual assault, dating or relationship violence or stalking) can help ensure that the survivor gets the help they need, the perpetrator is held accountable, and the community is made safer.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct at the University of South Carolina, you can report it to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX.