JMU CAPS

03/30/2026

In collaboration with JMU Graduate Psychology, CAPS was honored to host Secure Child and Virginia Attachment Center for the workshop, How Healing Happens: Using Attachment-Caregiving Evaluations and the Process of Therapy to Help Families Increase Connection and Joy. Students in graduate psychology, clinicians, and community members came together to learn about the heart of therapeutic change and the power of secure relationships.

If we did not see you Friday, stay tuned for a fall opportunity!

03/23/2026

Mental health is just as important as physical health. Good mental health helps you cope with stress and can improve your quality of life. Get tips and resources from NIMH to help take care of your mental health. https://go.nih.gov/wwSau0W

JMU CAPS is currently accepting adult counseling referrals. Call 540-568-1735 to register for a free consultation.

02/16/2026

02/02/2026

It's our goal to make mental health services more accessible. Two of the ways we do that are by offering flexible hours and lower costs.

Hours: 8am-8pm M-Th & 8am-5pm F

Cost: Sliding scale ranging from $10-$45 per session

02/02/2026

Happy National School Counseling Week to our colleagues! We are grateful for your work and collaboration, ensuring students receive the right resources at the right time to promote positive academic, emotional, and social outcomes.

02/02/2026

🩺 FREE & CONFIDENTIAL HIV/STI TESTING 🩺

The Page Free Clinic is offering no-cost HIV and STI testing for our community.

📍 250 Memorial Drive, Suite 300, Luray, VA
📅 Tuesday, February 24, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🚶‍♂️ No appointment needed

Testing includes:
• HIV
• Hepatitis B & C
• Syphilis
• Gonorrhea
• Chlamydia

✔️ Private
✔️ Confidential
✔️ Free

Taking care of your health is important. Help us spread the word by liking and sharing 💙

01/23/2026

🌨️ If the darker months weigh on your mood or energy, you’re not alone. Here are simple ways to support your wellbeing this season:

✨ Seek out natural light
Open the curtains, sit by a window, or take a short morning walk.

🚶 Move your body
Gentle stretching, yoga, or a brisk walk can lift your mood more than you might expect.

🕰️ Keep a steady routine
Regular sleep and wake times help stabilize energy and motivation.

🤝 Stay connected
A quick call, a shared meal, or a hobby group can brighten even the coldest days.

🍲 Nourish yourself
Warm, balanced meals and staying hydrated support both body and mind.

🧘 Create calm moments
Try breathing exercises, journaling, or simply making your space cozy and comforting.

If winter feels especially heavy, reaching out to someone you trust — a friend, family member, or a mental health professional — can make a real difference.

01/06/2026

Now accepting counseling referrals to begin services the week of January 26th!

10/21/2025

Staff Spotlight!
Dr. Phil Schulte joined the Interprofessional Services for Learning Assessment clinic in the fall of 2025 and supervises the majority of assessments. He earned his Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology from Radford University, completed his pre-doctoral internship in Health Service Psychology at the University of Virginia's Counseling and Psychological Services, and completed his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Mennonite University. Most recently, Dr. Schulte completed comprehensive psychological evaluations across the lifespan in the hospital setting, with a particular emphasis on evaluating neurodevelopmental disabilities for children, adolescents, and adults.