Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services (MCAPS)
Committed to promoting psychological wellness for all students served by The Claremont Colleges Services
MCAPS IS CLOSED FOR SUMMER BREAK BEGINNING MAY 16, 2020
Assuming the campus is safe to open we will re-open AUG. 24, 2020 AT 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for Appointment Scheduling.
Students at The Claremont Colleges now have access to Campus.Health, which provides 24/7 medical and mental telehealth care for all students, at no cost! To get started, visit Campus.Health. Register now and use the service when you need it. Students please see your campus email or contact your Student Dean for your campus code. Campus Health will be available to 7C students throughout the 2020 summer break.
Crisis support via telephone will also continue to be available to all students throughout the summer break, whether on or off campus, 24 hours/day. To access this service, please call us at 909-621-8202, and press “1” to be connected to an on-call therapist. The on-call therapist will also be able to assist you in finding a local referral in your area, if you wish.
Students with SHIP (Aetna) medical insurance can also access tele-medicine appointments, including behavioral health appointments, here:
Lastly, consider the following self-care 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.
Wishing you well,
The MCAPS Staff
MCAPS Statement of Solidarity
June 1, 2020
Recent events, including the tragic and horrific death of George Floyd, have brought into painful focus the ruptures and systemic injustices in our society. The global pandemic that has disproportionately impacted marginalized communities only adds further anguish. The MCAPS physical office may be closed for the summer, but please know that the staff of MCAPS are holding you all in our thoughts and in our hearts.
We are aware that these events and societal issues may especially affect students holding one or more marginalized identities, impacting the ability to feel physically as well as psychologically safe. We encourage all students to reach out to trusted others for support as needed. We would also like to remind students of the following options for self-care and external support.
Self-care suggestions:
- Talk about it – discussing your feelings with friends and loved ones can help you feel less alone. Of course, use your judgment about who is likely to be supportive. When you are feeling vulnerable or stressed, it is generally not a good time to engage with those who invalidate your experiences or feelings.
- Get regular sleep, as well as “down-time” to rest and recuperate.
- Strive to get some form of physical exercise and eat in a balanced and healthy way. Treat your body with kindness.
- Practice deep breathing or other forms of relaxation.
- Pay attention to how news sources and social media may be impacting you. Balance staying informed with taking intentional breaks as needed.
Mental health support:
Crisis support via telephone will continue to be available to all students throughout the summer break, 24 hours/day. To access this service, please call us at 909-621-8202, and press “1” to be connected to an on-call therapist. The on-call therapist will also be able to assist you in finding a local referral in your area if you would like one.
Students at The Claremont Colleges also now have access to Campus Health, which provides 24/7 medical and mental telehealth care for all students, at no cost. To get started, visit https://www.timely.md/campushealth-faqs/. Students please see your campus email or contact your Student Dean for your campus code. Campus Health will be available to 7C students throughout the 2020 summer break.
Students with SHIP (Aetna) medical insurance can also access tele-medicine appointments, including behavioral health appointments:
Additional support resources:
- Office of Black Student Affairs (OBSA): 909-607-3669
- Chicano Latino Student Affairs (CLSA): 909-621-8044
- Chaplains (McAlister): 909-621-8685
- National Hotlines: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) and 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
Additional resources:
MCAPS is committed to being an emotional health resource for all students. During this difficult time, we wanted to highlight various community and national resources that may offer support during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a point of information, these resources are not affiliated or vetted by MCAPS.
Crisis hotlines:
- National Suicide Hotline: 1-800 SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
- https://www.suicideispreventable.org/
- 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
National Alliance of Mental Illness Information and Resources:
Resources for Undocumented People:
Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety Toolkit:
Coping with Anxiety and Stress Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center:
Website with physical and emotional health resources:
Self-Care Phone Applications
- 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
7C Resources include:
Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services (MCAPS): 909-621-8202
o For after-hours crisis, press 1 to be connected immediately to an on-call therapist
- Chaplains (McAlister): 909-621-8685
- Campus Safety: 909-607-2000
- Dean on Call: Call your Dean of Students office during business hours; After hours, call Campus Safety at 909-607-2000, ask them to contact the Dean on call for your campus.
First-Year Counseling Survey
Monsour Counseling & Psychological Services would like to welcome you to our campus. This is an exciting time in your life and in order to provide optimum services for all of our students, we invite you to complete this short survey. First-Year Counseling Center Survey Form.
Programs and Services
- Brief individual counseling
- Psychiatric medication management
- Screening for anxiety and depression
- Support for students with learning disabilities and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Tools for Coping with Isolation/Stress
- Liaison Drop-in hours: Come by and meet with one of our therapists for an informal consultation about mental health and wellness at our various cultural centers on campus. These consultations can offer support, space to process, and/or highlight resources. However, these meetings are not a substitute for regular therapy, counseling or psychiatric care.
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- Office of Black Student Affairs Thursdays 1-2pm with Dr. Shawndeeia Drinkard Let’s Talk Weekly
- Chicanx Latinx Student Affairs office Thursdays 3-4pm with Dr. Dana Reyes
- Asian American Resource Center Fridays 1-2pm with Dr. Miao Li Drop In
- Consultation and referrals to community clinicians
- Therapy 101
- Local Psychiatrists
- Aetna Deductible waiver to waive the deductible for off-campus services using the SHIP insurance. (Monsour is closed for Summer break, requests made after 5/14/2020 will be filled after we return for the Fall Semester 2020).
- Off-campus therapy referral request: Please complete this form to request referrals for off campus therapy. (Monsour is closed for Summer break, requests made after 5/14/2020 will be filled after we return for the Fall Semester 2020).
- 7C Care Guide – how to help a student in distress
- Crisis intervention
- Campus outreach programs
- After hours emergency consultation
- For after-hours emergencies, call 909-621-8202 and dial “1” when prompted to be connected with an on-call therapist.