Parents
The transition into college is exciting for parents and students alike. It is also marks unique changes in relationships, independence, and proximity. Parents and family members remain important, key influences in the lives of students and may often be the first to recognize when their student is struggling.
At times, some feel uncertain about how to best support a distressed student. Encouraging and helping your student to seek assistance with the appropriate campus and community resources is important. For questions about mental health, clinicians at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) are available for consultation.
CAPS is a readily accessible point of contact for parents, faculty, staff and students who are concerned about a distressed student. Counseling faculty will consult about a student, provide referrals to campus departments, develop actions plans, and follow up with treatment when it is appropriate.
Be aware that CAPS faculty adhere strictly to ethical practices of confidentiality. Counselors are available for consultation and appointments between the hours of 8:00am and 4:15pm Monday through Friday (depending on counselor availability).
BYU also provides after-hours phone consultation for faculty, staff and students who may be concerned about a distressed student during weekends, evenings or holidays. For consultation, please call 801.422.3035 and follow the recorded instructions.
If there is a potential for danger to self/others or immediate attention is needed, call Campus Police (911 or 801.422.2222) .
This website provides information that may help in recognizing and responding to students in distress and making appropriate referrals. For comments or other questions, please contact Counseling and Psychological Services at 801.422.3035.