MinerAlert
MinerAlert
At CASS, we understand that mental health is an essential part of your overall well-being and academic success. If you're experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, you're not alone—and support is available.
UTEP Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
CAPS offers free, confidential counseling services to currently enrolled students. Licensed mental health professionals provide individual counseling, group therapy, crisis support, and wellness workshops.
Phone: 915-747-5302
E-Mail: caps@utep.edu
Website: www.utep.edu/student-affairs/counsel
Office Hours: M–F, 8 AM–5 PM
Location: Union Building West, Room 202
If you are in immediate crisis after hours, you can call the Miners Talk Crisis Line at (915) 747-5302 (choose option 2) to speak with a trained counselor.
Additional Resources
CARE supports students facing personal crises, including mental health concerns, homelessness, food insecurity, intimate partner violence, and more. CARE staff help connect students to campus and community resources for short- and long-term support.
Phone: 915-747-7452
E-Mail: care@utep.edu
Website: www.utep.edu/student-affairs/care
Office Hours: M–F, 8 AM–5 PM
Location: Campbell Building
1101 N. Campbell St.
El Paso, Texas 79902
Need Accommodations for Mental Health?
If you are experiencing a mental health condition that substantially limits one or more major life activities, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Common supports can include absence accommodations, extended testing time, or reduced-distraction testing environments.
To learn more, please schedule an appointment with a CASS coordinator, your information will remain confidential.