Have a concern? Feeling stuck? Don’t know how to help a friend?
There are some common problems that college students face and they don’t often know where to go for help. Click on any of the concerns below to learn more about them and where you can go for help at FAU.
Do you find yourself in frequent arguments with people? Do you feel like you are being picked on or disrespected? Do you feel powerless in relationships?
If any of these apply to you or someone you know, click to learn more about resources.
Dean of Students Office: The Dean of Students offers conflict resolution to students who want to work through a concern.
Housing and Residential Education: Residential Education Coordinators (RECs), Assistant Residential Education Coordinators (ARCs), and Resident Assistants (RAs) are trained to handle
conflict resolution. If you are a residential student having issues with a roommate or another resident, consult with your RA.
Counseling & Psychological Services: Students can meet with a counselor at CAPS for an initial appointment. Based on your unique concerns and situation, your counselor might
recommend individual therapy, group therapy, or relationship counseling. “Understanding Self and Other” groups can be particularly helpful for students looking to improve relationships with peers.
The Women's Resource and Community Connection as a part of Owls Care Health Promotion provides a multifaceted approach to targeting the meaning & belonging, health & wellness, career preparedness, and student success of communities of women and other individuals at FAU. The WRCC helps to connect students with the services and resources they need to do their best.
Counseling & Psychological Services: Students can meet with a counselor at CAPS for an initial appointment. Based on your unique concerns and situation, your counselor might recommend individual therapy or group therapy. “Understanding Self and Other” groups can be particularly helpful for students who struggle
to make friends and connect with others.
Student Accessibility Services Volunteer: Students can register to be a Volunteer Notetaker, Proctor, Reader, or Scribe. Descriptions of all volunteer opportunities are accessible through their link below.
Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement (SAVI): The Student Government agency SAVI provides community service and leadership opportunities to all interested students. SAVI offers students the opportunity to coordinate volunteer events, on and off campus, to support the community and is based on the Boca Raton, Broward and Jupiter campuses.
Best Buddies FAU: Best Buddies empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to be contributing members of society by providing opportunities and support in order to secure rewarding jobs, live independently, become inspirational leaders, and make lifelong friendships.
Do you sometimes wish you weren’t here? Do you wish you did not have to deal with life? Do you have thoughts of killing yourself? Do you have thoughts of seriously harming or killing someone?
If any of these apply to you or someone you know, click to learn more about resources.
If a student is in immediate risk of harm to self or others, students should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS):
CAPS offers crisis services for students who need to be seen on an emergency basis. You may walk in to CAPS during business hours and be seen by the on-call counselor. After business hours, you can reach an on-call clinician by calling CAPS main number and following the appropriate prompts: 561-297-2277.
Students can meet with a counselor at CAPS for an initial appointment. Based on your unique concerns and situation, your counselor will make recommendations
for you to get the support you need.
Have you missed class, work, or other important activities because of drinking or drug use? Have you done things you regret because of drinking or drug use? Have other people expressed
concern about your drinking or drug use?
If any of these apply to you or someone you know, click to learn more about resources.
Counseling & Psychological Services: CAPS provides consultations and recommendations to students who are struggling with substance abuse.
Students who meet eligibility criteria can participate in individual or group therapy at CAPS for substance abuse.
BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) is a program for students who want to explore their alcohol use in a
judgement-free environment. It takes two sessions, typically 2 weeks apart, to complete the BASICS program.
CASICS (Cannabis Screening and Intervention for College Students) is a similar program geared towards assessing marijuana use.
Smoking Cessation Resources: Community partners offer smoking cessation courses for FAU students, staff, and faculty. Please contact the Area Health Education Center at the link below.
The Collegiate Recovery Community: The purpose of this organization is to create a safe and accepting community for people in recovery and people in support of the process of recovery. They also aim to minimize the stigma surrounding addiction by increased awareness.
To learn more and see substance safety resources available to you, click here: Substance Safety (fau.edu)
Anxiety or Frequent Worry
Do you feel on edge or panicky? Is it hard to calm your mind and focus? Do you feel physical tension in your body or like you just can’t relax?
If any of these apply to you or someone you know, click to learn more about resources.
Counseling & Psychological Services: Students can meet with a counselor at CAPS for an initial appointment. Based on your unique concerns and situation, your counselor might
recommend individual therapy or group therapy. Understanding Self and Other, Mindfulness, or our Anxiety groups can be helpful for students who struggle with anxiety.
Do you feel discriminated against because of your culture or identity? Are you looking for a community where you feel like you belong with people who understand you? Are you
having a hard time adjusting to the culture of FAU, South Florida or the US?
If any of these apply to you or someone you know, click to learn more about resources.
Counseling &Psychological Services: Students can meet with a counselor at CAPS for an initial appointment. Based on your unique concerns and situation, your
counselor might recommend individual therapy or group therapy. CAPS runs groups each semester for students with a variety of cultural and/or diversity concerns. See CAPS website for
our most recent group schedule.
Student Government's Multicultural Programming: This group empowers students and enriches multiculturalism on the Boca Raton campus. Multiculturalism is achieved by collaboration and dialogue between various cultural and ethnic student organizations. They are committed to providing programs which cover a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, tribal, religious, and linguistic diversity.
The Women's Resource and Community Connection as a part of Owls Care Health Promotion provides a multifaceted approach to targeting the meaning & belonging, health & wellness, career preparedness, and student success of communities of women and other individuals at FAU. The WRCC helps to connect students with the services and resources they need to do their best! Visit their website or Instagram for a full list of resources and events.
Are you questioning your sexual orientation or gender identity? Do you feel like you need help connecting to the LGBTQIA+ community on campus or in the surrounding area?
Do you feel discriminated against because of your orientation or identity?
If any of these apply to you or someone you know, click to learn more about resources.
Counseling & Psychological Services: Students can meet with a counselor at CAPS for an initial appointment. Based on your unique concerns and situation, your counselor
might recommend individual therapy, group therapy, relationship counseling or the LGBTQ+ Peer Mentoring Program. CAPS offers an LGBTQ+ support group and a Gender Journey group.
See CAPS website for our most recent group schedule.
Center for Inclusion, Diversity Education, and Advocacy: IDEAs houses FAU’s LGBTQ+ resource center. The resource center sponsors several events including the Drag Show and Lavender Graduation,
as well as provide Safe Zone training. Check out their website for resources, events, and programs they offer.
Pride Student Alliance: PSA means to serve as an all-inclusive and fun environment, focused on developing friendships and providing opportunities for safe, open discussion and social interaction. We aim to support the LGBTQ+ community through fundraising, advocacy, and the dissemination of information.
BLISSS: BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Individuals Seeking Safe Spaces: This organization aims to provide a safe space for individuals with the intersections of being LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC. This is a safe environment for similar individuals to also have fun on campus.
Crystal Queer: Creates environments and opportunities across campus for students within the LGBTQIA+ community to have safe spaces for growth, connection, and resources. The organization intends to support members of the community while also advocating for campus-wide representation concerning queer history, culture, stigma, and health promotion through collaboration with students, faculty, staff, and other organizations.
Do you have a health condition you are trying to understand or manage effectively? Do you have new or worsening physical or emotional symptoms?
Have you experienced a marked change in your physical, emotional, or sexual functioning?
If any of these apply to you or someone you know, click to learn more about resources.
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS): Students can meet with a counselor at CAPS for an initial appointment. Based on your unique concerns and situation, your counselor might recommend
individual therapy or group therapy.
Resources: Students can pick up free wellness resources (menstrual products, condoms, stress balls, snacks, and so much more). View this Wellness Map to locate a wellness cart closest to you.
Events: Students can get tools and information to help them be healthy, responsible, and successful. To keep updated on events and programs, follow them on Instagram or visit their website.
Student Health Services (SHS): SHS provides high quality healthcare, education and public health services to a diverse community to enhance student learning and promote lifelong success. Their services include primary & acute health care, sexual & reproductive health, LGBTQ+ care, a dental clinic, nutritional services, and psychiatric services. SHS is in-network with various medical and dental insurance plans.
Campus Recreation: For students wanting to improve their physical health, Campus Recreation offers individual fitness consultations, personal training, group fitness classes,
outdoor adventures, club/intramural sports, and access to their equipment and facilities.
Are you a victim of physical or sexual assault? Are you in a relationship that you or others worry might be abusive? Have you experienced abuse or assault in the past and
worry about how it is affecting you?
If any of these apply to you or someone you know, click to learn more about resources.
Counseling & Psychological Services: Students who are the victim of a recent assault can be seen at CAPS for an emergency appointment. You may walk in to CAPS during business hours and be
seen by the on-call counselor. After business hours, you can reach an on-call clinician by calling CAPS main number and following the appropriate prompts: (561) 297-3540. Students also can meet
with a counselor at CAPS for an initial appointment. Based on your unique concerns and situation, your counselor can make recommendations to get you help that you need. This might include individual or group therapy at CAPS.
Student Health Services: Students in need of physical exams, injury help, emergency contraception, gynecological exams, and testing for sexually transmitted infections may
make an appointment in the clinic. Services offered are low-cost and certain insurances are accepted.
It's On Us: A national campaign that strives to raise awareness on campus sexual assault across the nation through prevention, education, and programs, FAU hosts It’s On Us as part of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April).
Domestic Violence Awareness: Nationally recognized every year in October, FAU hosts an incredible week of events, resources, education, and fun as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Dean of Students - Victim Services: Victim Services can act as a liaison between a student and FAU and provides assistance in exploring campus resources to meet students’ needs.
Worried about a friend or changes in a friend's behavior
Have you noticed a friend is spending a lot of time alone? Is a friend missing class, work or other responsibilities? Have you noticed a friend is more irritable or sad?
If any of these apply to you or someone you know, click to learn more about resources.
Counseling & Psychological Services: Students can meet with a counselor at CAPS for a consultation. During this appointment, you can learn about
resources and how you can talk to your friend.
Kognito is a free online interactive training to help students identify warning signs, develop communication skills, and learn how and where to refer students for help.
Owls Care Health Promotion: Tips on how to talk to a friend dealing with sexual assault, alcohol abuse, anger, depression, and disordered eating are all featured on the website:
Housing & Residential Education: Students can also request wellness checks from Housing by visiting their website, or going to their building's RA (Resident Assistant) or Professional Staff member about potential wellness checks.
Dean of Students: The DOS can do a “welfare check” on students of concern. You may contact the DOS if you are concerned about a student and feel it would be
helpful for the university to check in on their wellbeing.