Student Life Center (SLC) 2031
402-559-7276
Jeff Knapp, LICSW, Associate Director
Counseling & Psychological Services | Division of Student Success | University of Nebraska Medical Center
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers a wide range of professional mental health services, including individual psychotherapy, stress management training, crisis support, and outreach education. These services are provided free of charge to all UNMC students. CAPS therapists are licensed in mental health counseling, clinical social work, and/or alcohol and drug counseling. Psychiatric referrals are available if needed.
In addition, CAPS offers Outreach, Access, and Resources. This non-clinical branch of CAPS focuses on assessing the needs of students and providing programming and support services around those needs. OAR also serves the needs of student victims and survivors of sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking.
The goal of CAPS is to provide mental health, outreach, access, and resource services to support the well-being of all students. Our team works with each student to assess their individual needs and determine the best approach for their wellness as they pursue their academic and career goals. CAPS staff make confidentiality the highest priority. With the exception of life-threatening situations (clear danger to self or others), no private information is released without the written consent of the student. Files cannot be accessed through UNMC or hospital electronic medical records systems.
We welcome students from all academic programs to let us help support you while enrolled at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. For appointment scheduling or questions, call 402-559-7276.
Kearney Campus
UNK Student Health & Counseling provides health and counseling services for UNMC Kearney students. Clinic hours and additional information on services can be found online.
- UNK Student Health: 308-865-8218
- UNK Student Counseling: 308-865-8248
UNMC Kearney students are also able to access counseling services through CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) located on the UNMC Omaha campus via Zoom technology. To connect with a CAPS therapist, students should call 402-559-7276 to make an appointment. Walk-in appointments available daily.
Lincoln Campus
UNMC students at the Lincoln campus are eligible to use UNL's Counseling and Psychological Services located on the second floor of the University Health Center. Available services include crisis care appointments, individual counseling, couples/partner counseling, groups, workshops and eating disorders treatment. For more information call 402-472-7450.
UNMC Lincoln students are also able to access counseling services through CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) located on the UNMC Omaha campus via Zoom technology. To connect with a CAPS therapist, students should call 402-559-7276 to make an appointment.
Norfolk Campus
UNMC CON Northern Division students may access a wide variety of counseling services through Northeast Community College, including personal counseling and/or chemical dependency counseling. To schedule an appointment or initial consultation for personal counseling, call 402-844-7277.
UNMC Norfolk students are also able to access counseling services through CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) located on the UNMC Omaha campus via Zoom technology. To connect with a CAPS therapist, students should call 402-559-7276 to make an appointment.
Scottsbluff Campus
UNMC Scottsbluff-Gering students are able to access counseling services through CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) located on the UNMC Omaha campus via Zoom technology. To connect with a CAPS therapist, students should call 402-559-7276 to make an appointment.
Health and counseling services for UNMC students in the West Nebraska Division, Scottsbluff, are also provided by RWPC-Urgent Care during the following hours.
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If RWPC-Urgent Care is closed during one of the above scheduled times, students may be seen at the RWPC Gering Clinic (308-436-2101) during their regular hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students may also be directed to the answering service by calling RWPC-Urgent Care at 308-632-2215.
Physician office services will be provided by RWPC-Urgent Care for routine illness and minor accidents. This service is limited to an initial visit and one follow-up visit for the same ailment. Emergency health care, non-illness health care (e.g., health check-ups, pap smears, etc.), accidents not typically treated in a physician’s office, diagnostic tests, and/or medications are all excluded from this service.
RWPC-Urgent Care will provide the required 2-step PPD or a QuanteFERON gold test, if indicated at no cost to each new student. TB skin testing will be repeated each year for enrolled students. Students who become skin test reactive during enrollment or who are reactive at enrollment will be evaluated and managed as deemed appropriate by RWMC. Hepatitis immunizations as required by UNMC may be obtained through RWMC for cost. These immunizations will be given through the Infection Control Department or Occupational Health of RWMC.
CAPWN health clinic can provide any medical services in an outpatient setting such as health exams, acute illnesses, immunizations, and behavioral health services. CAPWN will take all insurances, Medicaid, Medicare and can provide a fee schedule for those without insurance.
CAPWN Health Clinic
975 Crescent Drive
Gering, NE 69341
308-632-2540
Counseling services covered under the student insurance plan currently are limited to three sessions per student per event and a maximum of 10 hours of service. Currently students can make an appointment with Suzanne Poynter at 308-635-3060 or with the Behavioral Health Team at CAPWN at 308-632-2540.
Domestic, dating or sexual violence victims can contact DOVES through their 24-hour help line at 866-95-DOVES (866-953-6837), 24-hour text line 515-599-6620 or 308-436-HELP or via e-mail through their website at www.DOVESProgram.com. During most office hours, the DOVES online chatline is also available through their website. DOVES additionally provides a safe house for domestic, dating or sexual violence victims in the Nebraska Panhandle area.
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24-Hour helplines: 866-95-DOVES or 308-436-HELP
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24-Hour text line: 515-599-6620