Let’s Talk is back! And we are still virtual!
In the past, “Let’s Talk” had been a drop-in service that offered informal, confidential consultations with a CAPS counselor at various locations around campus. Since fall 2020, Let’s Talk went virtual. This will continue for spring 2023! Let’s Talk is a free service where Ithaca College students can check in via telehealth for an informal and confidential consultation with a CAPS counselor. The brief consultations will be available by phone or by Zoom. Let’s Talk will start the week of January 16th and will continue through the week of finals.
Let’s Talk is informal and not intended to be a substitute for formal counseling and doesn’t constitute mental health treatment. However, counselors can listen to specific problems, help explore solutions, and introduce you to what it’s like to speak to a member of the CAPS staff. Speaking with a Let’s Talk counselor can help provide insight, support, and information about other resources. Let’s Talk is:
- Offered first-come, first-served
- Minimal paperwork
- FREE for ALL Ithaca College Students
- Confidential
Let’s Talk is especially helpful for students who...
- Aren’t sure about counseling or wonder what it’s like to talk with a counselor;
- Aren’t interested in ongoing counseling but would like the perspective of a counselor;
- Have a specific problem and would like someone with whom to talk it through; or,
- Have a concern about a friend or family member and would like ideas about what to do.
No topic is off limits. Common concerns include:
- stress
- sadness
- worry
- relationships
- academic performance
- family problems
- financial struggles
How do you meet with a Let’s Talk counselor?
- To access a Let’s Talk consultation, just visit the CAPS Let’s Talk website at https://www.ithaca.edu/center-counseling-and-psychological-services/interview-requests-outreach-workshops/lets-talk. You will submit a brief form online using your Netpass. That’s it. You can submit the form up to 24 hours ahead of the time you want to meet.
- Let’s Talk will be offered from 12-2 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Wednesdays might be added later in the semester. Other times available by request. Please note: an alternate day or time might not always be possible.
- Let’s Talk is available for students studying abroad or currently out of New York State.
If you have any questions about Let’s Talk, please email Ron Dow (counselor at CAPS) at rdow@ithaca.edu. Also, read our Let’s Talk FAQ