Afterhours Crisis Support

"CAPS After Dark"

WSU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers afterhours crisis support

24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling (313) 577-CAPS (2277)

Who can use CAPS After Dark?

Any registered WSU student

Consultation is also available for:

• Housing and Residential Life Community Members and Staff
• Students
• Faculty and staff
• Parents
• Friends and Family
• Resident Advisors (RAs)
• Community Directors
• Wayne State Police Department

If you have any questions, contact Patricia Dixon, Associate Director at patriciadixon@wayne.edu or (313) 577-3243.

The program began July 1, 2022 and was originally offered to students who live on campus. It quickly became apparent once the number was publicized, that calls were coming in 24/7 and from everyone.

Afterhours Crisis Program has 4 crisis specialist counselors trained to provide emergency support to individuals in crisis. They have handled around 1,500 calls a year, and each carry a small cases load of repeat callers needing support.

Calls have varied from students with anxiety, panic attacks, thoughts of suicide, urges to self-harm and relationship distress.  Crisis specialists are prepared to respond to any phone call.  Even a freshman student lost on campus or an off-campus community partner who needs resources.  Afterhours supports the WSU Police Department when they have mental health calls and consult with faculty, staff and parents who need direction for students in crisis.

Staff include:

• Sheila Lewis, M.A., L.P.C.
• Anne Di lorio-Fitzpatrick, L.M.S.W.
• Mara Furlich, L.M.S.W.
• Lenette Wood, M.A., L.P.C.
• Patricia Dixon, L.M.S.W., Associate Director

Afterhours Crisis Support Brochure (ADA reader version)

Afterhours Crisis Support Brochure (print version)