Screening Appointment
CAPS Free 15-20 Minute Screening
The first step to accessing CAPS on-going services is to have a screening. Students can walk in to CAPS for a complimentary screening during business hours. If a phone screening is required, please call CAPS at 706-542-2273 to schedule
At the time of screening you will be required to complete a considerable questionnaire and survey to assist the clinician to better assess your needs, there may also be a wait to see one of the CAPS Access clinicians. Please allow at least one hour in your schedule when walking in to CAPS.
Screenings scheduled with the CAPS School of Law clinician, either in-person or phone, are scheduled by calling CAPS at 706-542-2273. You are REQUIRED to be in the state of Georgia for phone screenings.
The first step to accessing CAPS on-going services is to have a screening. Students can walk in to CAPS for a complimentary screening during business hours. If a phone screening is required, please call CAPS at 706-542-2273 to schedule
At the time of screening you will be required to complete a considerable questionnaire and survey to assist the clinician to better assess your needs, there may also be a wait to see one of the CAPS Access clinicians. Please allow at least one hour in your schedule when walking in to CAPS.
Screenings scheduled with the CAPS School of Law clinician, either in-person or phone, are scheduled by calling CAPS at 706-542-2273. You are REQUIRED to be in the state of Georgia for phone screenings.
Things to Consider
CAPS has a brief treatment model—your needs may be best served outside of CAPS. The Athens area has great resources that you and the screening clinician will discuss as needed.
CAPS provides both in-person and virtual services. You will have the opportunity to discuss options with a CAPS provider at the time of screening. There are numerous criteria to consider in determining the appropriateness of telebehavioral health services. Ultimately, clinical considerations and best practices for specific presenting concerns will take precedent in this decision.
Remember, the more availability you are able to give increases the likelihood that you will be scheduled for a follow-up sooner than later.
Your clinician at screening may not be who you work with moving forward. CAPS matches clients with clinicians based on areas of expertise as well as availability.
During high-demand times there may be a wait for a follow-up appointment. The screening clinician will discuss this with you and work on planning while taking the wait into consideration.
Remember that CAPS offers Workshops and Group therapies that are helpful and effective!
Check out our ADHD policy for more details about documentation that is required for medication treatment.