CONFIDENTIAL CARE FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING

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WELCOME TO CAPS

We are committed to providing care that is sensitive and respectful of the needs of our diverse students by providing a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment. All are welcome here.

SERVICES

You are welcome here.
CAPS is committed to inclusion, strives to provide respectful treatment to students of every background, and is a safe and affirming space on campus.

WELL-BEING & PREVENTION PROGRAMS

Free programs, events, classes, and services hosted by the University Health Center to help UGA students thrive physically, mentally, and socially.

SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS

UGA is a global community with ties to various regions of the world. CAPS recognizes the traumatic impact that armed conflict can have, even when we are not physically present or directly involved. We are here to help students navigate through these difficult times. Please contact us at 706-542-2273 and ask to speak to a crisis counselor, or view our array of services. Employees can visit the Employee Assistance Program website or call 1-844-243-4440.

FALL 2024 CAPS WORKSHOPS

FALL 2025 CAPS GROUPS

  • No Tricks, Just Treats

    Monday, October 20th 2025
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Event Location: Tate
    45 Baxter St

    Join The Fontaine Center at Tate for our No Trick, Just Treats Tabling Event! Students can stop by for a sweet treat and learn about resources related to well-being and healthy relationships. 

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  • Yoga Glow & Flow

    Tuesday, October 21st 2025
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    Event Location: Ramsey Student Center
    330 River Rd, Athens, GA

    Step into the glow and let your energy flow! Glow & Flow is an immersive yoga experience that blends dynamic Vinyasa movement with vibrant lighting, upbeat music, and mindfulness. Set in a low-lit room enhanced by blacklights and glow accessories (think neon paint, LED bracelets, and glowing mats), this all-levels class encourages you to connect with your body, breath, and rhythm.

    Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this event is about having fun, letting go, and celebrating movement. Expect a creative, energizing sequence set to a curated playlist, ending in a grounding savasana that brings balance and calm to the body and mind.

    REGISTER HERE

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  • UMatter

    Wednesday, October 22nd 2025
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

    Event Location: MLC Rm. 247

    Step into our 60-90 minute interactive upstander intervention program, where college students will be given the knowledge and skills to take action when they see someone in need. Change the narrative and become an upstander.

    Support Dawgs and FYOS approved.

    For more information on UMatter and upstander intervention go to: https://healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/

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  • Riding the Wave: Navigating Tough Times

    Thursday, October 23rd 2025
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Event Location: OnlineJoin Event

    This workshop is designed to discuss coping skills and how students can use them in everyday life to handle stress using skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Whether you are struggling with school, adjustment or another area of life, this is a space for you to discover ways to cope and make the most of your time at UGA. This workshop is led by a graduate student trainee at CAPS. 

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  • Cinema Signals: Twilight

    Thursday, October 23rd 2025
    5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

    Event Location: MLC Rm. 247
    48 Baxter St.

    Lights, camera, communication! Step into the work of cinema with “Cinema Signals”, an interactive program that explores the world of communication through the magic of movies and TV.  We’ll dive into captivating clips, decode dynamics, and unravel the complexities of relationships in order to gain skills to apply to our own relationships.

    FYOS approved.

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  • Group Coaching for Writing Productivity

    Friday, October 24th 2025
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Event Location: The Jill and Marvin Willis Center for Writing

    Looking to connect with other graduate and professional students working on dissertations, theses, academic projects, or papers?
    Need a break from the isolation of independent study?

    Register for Group Wellness Coaching to stay motivated and share strategies for time management and school/work/life balance.

    Join us for 30-minute sessions to discuss academic goals and writing strategies, then stay for an open 1.5-hour writing lab to work on your projects!

    The group will be hosted in the Willis Writing Center for students who need more support with their writing goals.

    Snacks, sparkling water, and tea will be provided!

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  • Riding the Wave: Navigating Tough Times

    Thursday, October 30th 2025
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Event Location: OnlineJoin Event

    This workshop is designed to discuss coping skills and how students can use them in everyday life to handle stress using skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Whether you are struggling with school, adjustment or another area of life, this is a space for you to discover ways to cope and make the most of your time at UGA. This workshop is led by a graduate student trainee at CAPS. 

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  • Group Coaching for Writing Productivity

    Friday, October 31st 2025
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Event Location: The Jill and Marvin Willis Center for Writing

    Looking to connect with other graduate and professional students working on dissertations, theses, academic projects, or papers?
    Need a break from the isolation of independent study?

    Register for Group Wellness Coaching to stay motivated and share strategies for time management and school/work/life balance.

    Join us for 30-minute sessions to discuss academic goals and writing strategies, then stay for an open 1.5-hour writing lab to work on your projects!

    The group will be hosted in the Willis Writing Center for students who need more support with their writing goals.

    Snacks, sparkling water, and tea will be provided!

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  • UMatter

    Wednesday, November 5th 2025
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    Event Location: MLC Rm. 247

    Step into our 60-90 minute interactive upstander intervention program, where college students will be given the knowledge and skills to take action when they see someone in need. Change the narrative and become an upstander.

    Support Dawgs and FYOS approved.

    For more information on UMatter and upstander intervention go to: https://healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/

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  • Riding the Wave: Navigating Tough Times

    Thursday, November 6th 2025
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Event Location: OnlineJoin Event

    This workshop is designed to discuss coping skills and how students can use them in everyday life to handle stress using skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Whether you are struggling with school, adjustment or another area of life, this is a space for you to discover ways to cope and make the most of your time at UGA. This workshop is led by a graduate student trainee at CAPS. 

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CONNECT WITH US!

Please reach out to us with any questions:

55 Carlton St · Athens, GA 30602

contact@uhs.uga.edu · 706-542-2273

UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER, 2ND FLOOR · 55 Carlton ST · ATHENS, GA 30602