CAPS Embedded Psychologist

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) has collaborated with School of Kinesiology leadership to implement the CAPS Embedded model within our school. This model has successfully distributed mental health services across schools and colleges, making it easier for students, faculty, and staff to access services. It has enhanced early intervention and improved outcomes through clinical, consultation, and prevention services. In addition, the CAPS Embedded model has fostered a community-based approach by placing clinicians within the schools and colleges, thereby promoting a more inclusive and supportive environment for mental health.

Our embedded psychologist is Dr. Brett Smith, who completed his PsyD at Eastern Kentucky University. His clinical interests include:

• ADHD
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Performance
• Trauma
• Sleep concerns

Brett is available for individual counseling work with students and consultation with faculty, staff, and students, and will offer occasional educational programs tailored specifically for Kinesiology students.

Brett’s office is located in Kinesiology's Office of Student Affairs in room 2365. To request clinical services from Brett, please email him at [email protected].

As a Kinesiology student, you can meet with our embedded psychologist or with any other CAPS staff. Please visit the CAPS How to Get Care page to make an appointment with another counselor.

UWill Teletherapy Services

U-M has partnered with UWill, a leading virtual counseling service, to offer all students six free counseling appointments per year, without referral. Choose a therapist based on your preferences, find the mode that’s right for you (video, phone, chat, or messaging), and pick a session that fits your schedule (including nights and weekends). Make an appointment at app.uwill.com with your umich email.

24-Hour Lines

Campus

• Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS): (734) 764-8312 (press “0”)
• Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES): (734) 996-4747
• Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Center (SAPAC): (734) 936-3333
• Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Center (SAPAC), office line: (734) 764-7771
• University Health & Counseling (UHC) After-Hours Line: (734) 764-8320

 National

• Crisis Text Line: Text “4UMICH” to 741741, to connect to a trained crisis volunteer. You don't need to be in crisis to use this free, 24/7 service for support.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988

Other U-M Resources

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

• Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS): counseling, support groups, and workshops
• Individual and relationship counseling: short-term, solution-focused therapy to address specific problems and concerns
• Therapist-facilitated group counseling: meet regularly with a small group in a supportive space guided by a trained therapist
• Peer-facilitated group counseling: connect with students who have been trained with holistic health and well-being resources and can serve as a resource or simply someone to talk to
• Let's Talk: have a casual meeting with a counselor during specific drop-in times for initial support and advice
• Togetherall: a clinically moderated, online peer-to-peer mental health community that empowers students to anonymously seek and provide support

University Health & Counseling (UHC)

• Wolverine Wellness: 1:1 and group wellness coaching
• UHC specialty clinics: psychiatric services, gender-affirming care, eating and body image concerns, substance abuse and addiction concerns, and more

Student Life

• Dean of Students Office: student support and critical incident response
• Office of the Ombuds: campus conflict/dispute support
• Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)
• Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Center (SAPAC)
• International Center
• Trotter Multicultural Center
• Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA)
• Spectrum Center
• Well-Being Collective website

Rackham Graduate School

• Rackham embedded counselor
• Rackham health and wellness page
• Rackham help and support page
• Rackham mentoring and advising page
• Graduate student employees

U-M Health Insurance Plan
For students with the domestic and international student health insurance plans and GradCare, there are some additional behavioral health services:

• AbleTo, an 8-week cognitive behavioral virtual therapy program for anxiety and depression
• Blue Cross online visits for mental health and substance use concerns

Other Resources

• Campus Mind Works: drop-in weekly wellness groups and online resources
• Wolverine Support Network: peer-facilitated support groups