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

  • Riding the Wave: Navigating Tough Times

    Thursday, November 13th 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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  • Support Dawgs: QPR (Question, Persuade, Response)

    Monday, November 17th 2025
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    Event Location: Tate Student Center Rm 138
    45 Baxter St

    Question, Persuade, Response (QPR) is a 90 minute training that is modeled after CPR to help inform students and staff how to recognize a mental health emergency and how to help. 

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  • Cinema Signals: One of Them Days

    Wednesday, November 19th 2025
    6:00 PM - 7:15 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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  • Riding the Wave: Navigating Tough Times

    Thursday, November 20th 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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  • UMatter

    Thursday, November 20th 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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  • Spiritual Well-Being Study Break

    Wednesday, December 3rd 2025
    12:00 PM - 4:30 PM

    Event Location: Georgia Museum of Art
    90 Carlton St, Athens, GA

    Join the Spiritual Well-Being initiative at the Georgia Museum of Art for a time of rest, rejuvenation, and reflection. Students can choose to participate in various spiritual practices led by UGA students in the Spiritual Well-Being initiative. 

    Come for a time to rest in the midst of finals week! 

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  • Jingle Jam Cardio Dance Party

    Wednesday, December 3rd 2025
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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

    Get ready to sleigh your fitness goals in this high-energy, holiday-themed cardio dance class! "Jingle Jam Cardio Dance Party" combines festive tunes with fun choreography to create a workout that feels more like a celebration than exercise. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this class offers a joyful way to stay active and embrace the holiday spirit.

    REGISTER HERE

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  • Finals Free Week

    Thursday, December 4th 2025 6:00 AM - Tuesday, December 9th 2025 8:00 PM

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

    Take a break from the books and boost your brainpower with FREE in-person fitness classes during finals week (December 4-9)! From energizing cardio to calming yoga, our Unlimited Fitness schedule has something for every Dawg looking to de-stress and recharge.

    💪 No cost. No pressure. Just movement that makes you feel good.
    🧘‍♀️ Drop in, breathe deep, and finish the semester strong!

    Note: Class schedule may vary based on instructor availability during finals week.

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  • Support Dawgs: Well-Being Resources and Campus Supports

    Thursday, January 15th 2026
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Event Location: Tate Student Center Rm 137
    45 Baxter St

    Well-Being Resources and Campus Supports is a 90 minute training that focuses on informing students and staff about noticing the early signs for suicide prevention and sharing the supports and resources available on campus. 

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  • Support Dawgs: QPR (Question, Persuade, Response)

    Monday, January 26th 2026
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    Event Location: Tate Student Center Rm 137
    45 Baxter St, Athens, GA

    Question, Persuade, Response (QPR) is a 90 minute training that is modeled after CPR to help inform students and staff how to recognize a mental health emergency and how to help. 

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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