Mental health services are located throughout the USC Columbia campus. CAPS provides additional services at the following locations:

• Joseph F. Rice School of Law
• Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing
• First-Generation Center – Maxcy College
• Carolina Coliseum

Counseling services are also provided at these additional locations:

• School of Medicine (for students currently enrolled in the School of Medicine - Columbia)
• Athletics – Mental Health and Performance services are available to NCAA/NCEA student-athletes through the Athletics Department’s Mental Health and Performance Team. To access those resources, please fill out the referral form located in Teamworks.
• Psychological Services Center

TAObyUplift

TAObyUplift is a free, self-paced online program for USC students that offers modules, videos, and exercises—giving you the education of therapy, anytime, anywhere—to build coping skills, improve well-being, and support mental health.

Information and Registration

Current TAO User Login (Link to https://us.taoconnect.org/login) 

The Therapy Assistance option of TAO allows you to get effective treatment when your schedule, or life, makes it hard to get to the counseling office. You will have access to highly effective therapy modules 24/7 and a dedicated time to meet online with your counselor each week via videoconferencing. 

New User (Account Set Up) (Link to https://us.taoconnect.org/register) 

• • Enter First Name, Last Name, and your school email address 

• • Enter your UofSC network password 

• • Leave the 'Enrollment Key' field blank. 

• • Click Sign Me Up 

Check your email. You will be sent a Welcome to TAO email with a confirmation link which you must click on to sign in. 

Thriving Campus

We’ve partnered with ThrivingCampus to make it easier for you to connect with off-campus, long-term mental health care.

24/7 Mental Health Support by UWill

USC students have access to licensed providers 24/7 365 through UWill. This virtual service is free for USC students. Call 833-664-2854 or visit to schedule an appointment.

Headspace App

Get 1000+ hours of mindfulness and sleep resources 24/7.

Mental Health Peer Leaders are trained undergraduate students who support campus well-being through outreach, education, and peer connection. They reduce stigma, promote mental health resources, and create a more caring community by leading conversations, events, and peer support efforts.

Our trained professional staff and peer health educators are ready to deliver presentations on a wide range of health and wellness topics for the USC community. Use the form here or call 803-777-8283 to submit your request and bring wellness education to your group or classroom.

Coaching and consultation are available to students for mental health topics such as nutrition, stress management, substance use and recovery, and more.

TAO Coaching

TAO Coaching provides USC students with virtual, one-on-one guidance from a mental health professional. This convenient and confidential service helps students apply evidence-based tools to manage stress, build resilience, and enhance mental health—anytime, anywhere. Coaching sessions are ideal for students who want additional support or accountability as they work through TAO by Uplift’s online modules.

Wellness Coaching

Wellness Coaching provides you with education, support, and encouragement to develop behavior for a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. Meet individually with a coach in-person or virtually to identify your priorities, create an action plan, build new skills.

Nutrition Consultation

Any student can make an appointment to meet for a free one-on-one nutrition consultation with our Registered Dietician. Initial nutrition appointments may involve gathering a health history, reviewing the food record form, discussing medical nutrition interventions or education, and behavior change guidance.

Our dieticians use Health at Every Size^TM principles and will not make weight loss a goal.

STI Testing/Consultation

The sexual health office offers free virtual and in-person consultations for students who are interested in STI testing or want to discuss sexual health questions and concerns.

If you are experiencing symptoms related to an STI, please schedule an appointment with Women’s Health or Primary Care to receive treatment.

STIR (Students Taking Initiative & Responsibility)

STIR is a personalized coaching program focused on harm reduction and prevention. You will take a substance use assessment designed to provide a deeper understanding of the factors that influence your relationship with drugs and alcohol. The next step will be to attend three confidential one-on-one sessions with your coach, who is there to offer insight and encouragement as you complete the program.

After you have completed all three sessions, your STIR coach will assess your progress and determine whether you may benefit from further sessions or referrals to other services.

Group therapy is often the most effective treatment for many of the emotional and relational needs of university students. The wide variety of groups we offer each semester differ greatly in topic, skill and/or interpersonal need. 

Fall 2025 Schedule

Skill Building Focused:

• Overcoming Social Anxiety
• Taming Your Worry

Social Support and Relationship Focused:

• Building Connections
• That's Some BS (Boundaries & Self-Care)

Individual counseling services are available to support the emotional well-being, personal growth, and academic achievement of USC students.

Brief couples counseling is provided when at least one partner is currently enrolled as a student. This service does require an initial consultation first and is based on limited availability.

Specialty appointments are available to all students after completing an initial consultation. 

• Eating Disorder Consultation
• Sex Therapy Consultation
• Sleep Consultation
• Case Management

For 24/7 support, call 833-664-2854 or visit UWill for in-the-moment support from counselors, regardless of the time of day or your location.