CAPS Connect

CAPS Connect provides a place to talk about concerns during a brief, free, confidential, in-person conversation available to enrolled students. You can have a mental health professional listen to you and offer support, or you might prefer to receive expert suggestions about solutions and resources.

This service is available in-person or on Zoom during fall and spring semesters and is open to enrolled MSU students. CAPS Connect is not available during University breaks or the summer semester.

Please note: CAPS Connect is not meant to supplement ongoing counseling, be a substitute for mental health treatment, or provide support in crisis situations.
Students in need of crisis support can call the CAPS Crisis Line (24/7/365) at 517-355-8270, prompt “1”.

Common concerns include:

• Stress

• Difficulty adjusting to school

• Academic concerns

• Family, roommate, or other relationship issues

• Financial concerns

• Sadness

The service is best suited for students who:

• Aren’t sure about counseling and are wondering if it might help

• Are more interested in the perspective of a counselor than in ongoing counseling

• Are concerned about a friend and are looking for suggestions on what to do

• Have a specific problem they want to talk about or talk through

Confidentiality

Conversations with CAPS Connect counselors are confidential. However, by law, counselors may need to share information in situations where safety—for you or others—is a concern.

Information such as demographics, attendance, and general topics discussed may also be collected to track services provided and needs for continued support.
If you have further questions about confidentiality, we encourage you to discuss them with a CAPS Connect counselor and review the information provided during your session.

Informed Consent for MSU CAPS Connect

Fall Semester 2026