RU Stress-Free Zone

09/21/2014

In response to President Barchi’s email today, students are encouraged to come today, September 21, 2014 at 7:00PM to either Student Activities Center on the College Avenue Campus or Red Lion Café at the College Avenue Student Center for support from Rutgers Community and counselors from Rutgers Counseling, ADAP & Psychiatric Services. All student can drop by without making an appointment for today’s support.

Additional support is available throughout the week during our business hours M-F 8:30-5:00 by contacting us at (848) 932-7884 or visiting our location at 17 Senior Street on the College Avenue Campus. For additional information about our services visit http://rhscaps.rutgers.edu/

If this case of an emergency, please dial 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. If you are in the Middlesex County, you can contact the acute psychiatric services at 732-235-5700.

Rutgers - Health Services - CAPS

08/14/2014

You are not alone, especially when you ask for help. Our trained counselors are always available to listen: 866-488-7386, and so are the counselors at the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)'.

08/12/2014

We are deeply saddened by the death of Robin Williams. When many media reports focus on the issue of su***de, it can often bring up painful memories for su***de loss survivors. Please remember to take care of yourself and your loved ones in the coming days. If you or someone you know is struggling please contact the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)'.

American Foundation for Su***de Prevention

05/16/2014

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy summer!

05/06/2014

Hitting the books today? Remember to take short breaks from studying from time to time...it will help you to maintain focus over the long haul!

05/05/2014

The semester's almost over...you're almost there...you can do it!

05/01/2014

As you begin to prepare for your exams, don't forget about sleep! Pulling all-nighters to study may seem like a good idea, but your brain really needs that down-time to consolidate all the info you're trying to cram in there!

04/30/2014

CAPS (17 Senior Street, CAC) will offer a FREE 1-hour workshop on "Appetite Awareness - Learn to Listen to Your Body" on Thursday, 5/1 at 11:00 am. Call now to reserve a seat...you don't need to be a CAPS client to attend! 848.932.7884

04/25/2014

Who knew?

We often tend to associate smiling as the result of a positive event or mood. But research demonstrates that the act of smiling, in and of itself,...

04/22/2014

...because nothing breeds positivity like positivity...

04/17/2014

Want to learn how to get a better night's sleep? Come to a FREE "Beyond Counting Sheep" workshop at CAPS, 17 Senior St., CAC, Monday, 4/21, 5:00 - 6:00 pm. You don't need to be a CAPS client to attend...just call 848.932.7884 to reserve a seat!!

04/16/2014

A gentle message for those of you who tend to beat yourselves up...