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Questions and Answers
- Who can use the Counseling Center?
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Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to receive
services. While spouses of students are not eligible for services at the
Center, referrals to other agencies and private therapists are available by
calling the Counseling Center.
- Is there a fee?
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There is no charge to students for services provided by the Center or for
services provided by our consulting psychiatrist when referral is made by a
staff therapist. Students who are referred to outside agencies or private
therapists can use their Caltech provided insurance at little or no cost.
- How long can I be seen at the Counseling Center
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Unlike other University Counseling Centers, there is no predetermined limit to
the number of sessions a student can be seen. Our approach is to identify
the needs of the individual student and to arrange for those needs to be
met without relying on session limits to determine the amount of help that
is provided. While the vast majority of students who seek help are seen at
the Center, some students needing specialized care or more ongoing care are
referred to outside agencies or private practitioners.
- What about confidentiality?
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Click here to learn more about confidentiality at the Counseling Center.
- When should I think about talking to a therapist?
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Approximately 13% of the Caltech student body use the counseling service each
year. Students seek help for a variety of reasons including: stress,
relationship issues, depression, anxiety, substance use or abuse, loneliness,
grief, and academic stress, among others.
- What if I'm concerned about a friend?
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We encourage people to call and ask for our advice whenever they are
concerned about another person and are unsure as to how to help.
- How long will I have to wait for an appointment?
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We are commited to assuring that students are seen as quickly as possible.
Appointments are often scheduled within a day or two from the time of the
initial request. During 2nd and 3rd terms it may take a little longer to
schedule an appointment. Students who are in crisis are seen immediately.
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