Resources
Participating in research sometimes helps people learn about themselves. If you discover that you are experiencing stress, feelings of being overwhelmed, anxiety or panic, depression, academic distress, or if you are just in need of support and counseling, there are services that can help.
General resources
Department of Psychology Community Clinic. Offers adult psychotherapy for UNC students and staff, as well as individuals from the surrounding community. Reduced fees are offered based on income. Clinics are strictly appointment based and will not accept walk-ins. Please use this link: https://clinic.unc.edu/clinic-forms/service-request/, or email clinic@unc.edu to request a screening or ask a question. Additionally, you can leave them a voicemail to request a screening at (919) 962-6906. For more information, visit their webpage: https://clinic.unc.edu.
Compass Center for Women and Families: Services include career and financial education, domestic violence crisis and prevention programs, assistance with legal resources, and youth health programs. Visit their webpage: https://www.compassctr.org/about or use their 24-hour Crisis/Domestic Violence Hotline: (919) 929-7122.
Therapist Databases
There are many online databases that can help you identify a therapist who’s right for you. Some examples include:
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com
Open Path Collective: https://www.openpathcollective.org
TalkSpace: https://www.talkspace.com
Ayana: https://www.ayanatherapy.com
Inclusive Therapists: https://www.inclusivetherapists.com
Hotlines and Chat Centers
Orange County Rape Crisis Center: Visit https://ocrcc.org/, 24/7 Help Line: (866) WE-LISTEN, (866) 935-4783 or 24/7 Text Line: (919) 504-5211.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255, available 24/7
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to text with a trained crisis counselor for free, 24/7
Self-Harm Hotline: +1 (800) 366-8288
National Eating Disorder Association Chat: 1-630-577-1330
Planned Parenthood Hotline: +1 (800) 230-7526
Blackline: +1 (800) 604-5841
LGBT National Hotline: +1 (888) 843-4564
TREVOR Crisis Hotline: +1 (866) 488-7386
The Trans Lifeline: +1 (877) 565-8860
Veterans Crisis Line: Call +1 (800) 273-8255 and press 1, or Text 838255
Resources for UNC Students
Heels Care Network. This is a gateway for mental health and wellness resources for everyone on campus: to find a support group, learn strategies for mental health, connect with trainings and advocacy organizations or find wellness events on campus. The Heels Care Network is a collective effort of a wide range of people and entities across campus. You can access these resources here: https://www.care.unc.edu/.
UNC’s Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Services are free and can even be accessed without an appointment. Contact them on Monday - Thursday between 9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, and Friday between 9:30 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. For more information about CAPS services, call (919) 966-3658 or visit their webpage: https://campushealth.unc.edu/services/counseling-and-psychological-services.
Sexual Assault Response. Campus Health offers a variety of options for services for sexual assault survivors and will let the survivor decide which options they would like to pursue. Campus Health has Nurse Practitioners and a Registered Nurse trained as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) on staff and available between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. To review your options for care, call (919) 966-6577 or go directly to Gynecology located on the third floor of Campus Health as soon as possible after a sexual assault. For more information, you can visit the following webpage: https://campushealth.unc.edu/urgent-needs/sexual-assault-response.