JMU CAPS

05/05/2026

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we recognize that emotional well‑being is a core component of whole health. Everyone benefits from regular attention to mental health — reflection, connection, and support are essential parts of staying well.

04/28/2026

JMU CAPS is thrilled to celebrate Dr. Anne Stewart, who recently received the Association for Play Therapy Lifetime Achievement Award! We are grateful for years of Dr. Anne's clinical supervision and consultation. Congratulations!

We are incredibly proud to recognize VAPT past president .stewart4444 as the recipient of the APT Lifetime Achievement Award. Her dedication, leadership, and enduring contributions to the profession have shaped and strengthened our community in meaningful ways.

Please join us in celebrating Anne and this well-deserved honor! 💙

04/08/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month — a time to shine a light on the power of safe, stable, and nurturing relationships. 💙
Every child deserves to grow up feeling protected, valued, and loved.
CAPS is committed to strengthening families, supporting caregivers, and creating spaces where children can heal and thrive.
Prevention starts with awareness, and awareness starts with all of us.

03/30/2026

In collaboration with JMU Graduate Psychology, CAPS was honored to host Secure Child and Virginia Attachment Center for the workshop, How Healing Happens: Using Attachment-Caregiving Evaluations and the Process of Therapy to Help Families Increase Connection and Joy. Students in graduate psychology, clinicians, and community members came together to learn about the heart of therapeutic change and the power of secure relationships.

If we did not see you Friday, stay tuned for a fall opportunity!

03/23/2026

Mental health is just as important as physical health. Good mental health helps you cope with stress and can improve your quality of life. Get tips and resources from NIMH to help take care of your mental health. https://go.nih.gov/wwSau0W

JMU CAPS is currently accepting adult counseling referrals. Call 540-568-1735 to register for a free consultation.

02/16/2026

02/02/2026

It's our goal to make mental health services more accessible. Two of the ways we do that are by offering flexible hours and lower costs.

Hours: 8am-8pm M-Th & 8am-5pm F

Cost: Sliding scale ranging from $10-$45 per session

02/02/2026

Happy National School Counseling Week to our colleagues! We are grateful for your work and collaboration, ensuring students receive the right resources at the right time to promote positive academic, emotional, and social outcomes.

02/02/2026

🩺 FREE & CONFIDENTIAL HIV/STI TESTING 🩺

The Page Free Clinic is offering no-cost HIV and STI testing for our community.

📍 250 Memorial Drive, Suite 300, Luray, VA
📅 Tuesday, February 24, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🚶‍♂️ No appointment needed

Testing includes:
• HIV
• Hepatitis B & C
• Syphilis
• Gonorrhea
• Chlamydia

✔️ Private
✔️ Confidential
✔️ Free

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