Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services

The staff of Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services consists of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, psychiatrists, post-doctoral fellows, and administrative staff who are committed to providing excellent mental health and psychological wellness services to the 5 undergraduate colleges of The Claremont Colleges.

For after-hours emergencies or if you are in crisis, call the number listed above and dial “1” when prompted to be connected with an on-call therapist.

Contact MCAPS

Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services
Phone | (909) 621-8202 Fax | (909) 621-8482
Crisis Line | (909) 621-8202 Dial “1”

Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services
Tranquada Student Services Center – 1st Floor
757 College Way Claremont, CA, 91711

Helpful Resources
MCAPS Fact Sheet
Printable Wallet Crisis Card
TimelyCare
The Claremont Colleges Care Guide

Meet MCAPS

Upcoming Events

Welcome Back to Fall 2024!!

Our phone lines open to start scheduling appointments on August 19, with our first appointment being available as of August 26th, 2024.

See MCAPS Services for more information about our center and what we provide.

Student Support

If you are concerned about a 5C student, you can let the relevant Student Affairs department know of your concern using the forms linked below. You may report the concern anonymously, though that may limit the ability of staff members to follow up on the concern.

Please note that these forms are NOT intended for urgent/emergency response. If you have an urgent concern requiring an immediate response, please contact Campus Safety at 909-607-2000, or dial 911.

Pomona College

Scripps College

Claremont McKenna College

Harvey Mudd College

Pitzer College

Chaplains (McAlister): 909-621-8685

Chicano Latino Student Affairs (CLSA): 909-621-8044

Office of Black Student Affairs (OBSA): 909-607-3669

Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC): (909) 607-7419

CGU and KGI students will no longer be eligible to receive in-person services at Student Health Services (SHS) or the Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services (MCAPS) after the end of the 2022-2023 academic year. This action is because the institutions will no longer contract with The Claremont Colleges Services to offer in-person services at SHS and MCAPS. The staff at SHS and MCAPS have truly valued the opportunity to serve graduate students at The Claremont Colleges, and we would like to express our sincere wish for every student’s success and well-being in the time ahead.

Mental Health Resources for Graduate Students

The Claremont Colleges Honnold Library’s Mudd Conference Room is available to students for teletherapy appointments with MCAPS, TimelyCare, or other mental health providers.

1. Students may request the Mudd Conference Room in the Claremont Colleges Honnold Library for teletherapy with their providers from the Library’s website. This room requires approval, but staff typically approve within a day (usually within hours). The room is available for reservation any time the Honnold Library is open.

2. Students can also go directly to the room reservations page and reserve the Mudd Conference Room. Please email the library for more information or with any questions at library@claremont.edu.

3. At the time of your reservation, check out the key from the Main Services Desk. You will be the only person with access during the reservation. The door does have a glass panel in it but is still very private and there are places to sit in the room that are not visible to someone at the door.

4. Students should bring their own devices for their Zoom session: laptop, tablet, or cell phone.

5. The room is available for therapy appointments for 1 – 3 hours per day per availability.

Therapy 101
Choosing a Therapist
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD
Forms & Resources

Tools for Coping with Isolation/Stress

Grounding Exercises

Tips to Manage Stress

  • Talk about it – discussing your feelings with trusted others can help you feel less alone. Facetime, Skype, and similar videochat services are a great way to minimize spreading germs, and yet feel connection and support.
  • Get plenty of sleep, as well as regular “down-time” to rest and recuperate.
  • Strive to eat in a balanced and healthy way.
  • Practice deep breathing or other forms of relaxation.
  • Avoid excessive use of alcohol or drugs to self-soothe or self-medicate.
  • Many people understandably want to stay updated on the latest health information and recommendations, but consider limiting yourself to checking 1-2 reliable sources of information, once per day.”

Self Care Phone Apps

“Daily Yoga”– guided yoga sequences with video (free, iOS and Android compatible)
“Gratitude Diary”– positive things in your life (free, iOS compatible)
“Headspace”– mindfulness meditation tool (iOS and Android compatible)
“Insight Timer”– time tracker for meditation (free, iOS and Android compatible)
“Lotus Bud”– for reminders in the form of mindfulness bells and timers to practice mindfulness (iOS compatible)
“Sleep Cycle”– tracks sleep and sets alarm ($0.99 for iOS, Android compatible)
“Stop, Think Breathe”– Checking in with your brain body (free, iOS, Android and web compatible)
“ACT Coach” Offers exercises, tools, information, and tracking logs
“My3” A safety planning app
“Virtual Hope Box” Helps with emotion regulation and coping skills
“Booster Buddy” A free behavioral activation focused wellness app
“Breathe2Relax” A free app for deep breathing
“Sanvello” CBT-based app for anxiety, stress, and depression; free with in-app purchases
“Happify” science based activities and games to address negative thoughts and stress”

Crisis Hotlines:

National Suicide Hotline: 1-800 SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
National Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Didi Hirsch 24-hour Crisis Line: 1-877-727-4747 (for Spanish, dial 1-800-628-9454)
LGBTQ – The Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386
Trans Crisis Line: 1-877-565-8860
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741-741
Students of Color Crisis Text Line: Text STEVE to 741-741

Nutrition Services Resources:

Nutrition Services at The Claremont Colleges
Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center

Training Programs

Post-Doctoral Fellowship