I’m a UNC student and I’m struggling. Where can I find support at UNC?

It can be hard to know which support options might work best for your needs. There are a range of resources offered to UNC students to support you through difficult times.

“I want to connect with other students to find support and talk.”

Peer 2 Peer program offers online one-to-one sessions with peer responders. Students can sign up to meet with a person with similar lived experience or relevant training. The option to remain anonymous is also available.
CAPS groups over Zoom are opportunities to connect with people to feel less alone and less isolated while navigating challenges together. Led by CAPS staff.
Student organizations provide connection with students who have similar interests.
Learning Center Workshops provide academic assistance among students who need similar supports. Led by Learning Center staff.

“I want to talk to professional support.”

MENTAL HEALTH: Counseling and Psychological Services offers mental health support 24/7 at 919-966-3658. You can also initiate therapy, medication management or find a referral for a therapist or psychiatrist in the community by calling M-F between 9-12 or 1-4.
WELLNESS: Wellbeing Coaching offers individual appointments with Student Wellness coaches to support holistic wellness issues including mood, substance use and sexual health.
FITNESS: 1 on 1 fitness training offers individual movement plans from certified personal trainers with Campus Rec to help you reach your fitness goals.
ACADEMICS: Academic Coaching helps you balance academic demands with life demands.

“I want to connect with supportive people with my background or identity.”

American Indian Center support and resources for American Indians
Brother to Brother a CAPS support group for black men
Carolina Asia Center resources for Asian students including student orgs
Carolina Black Caucus membership open to grad students, fac, staff
Carolina Latinx Center resources for Latinx students including student orgs
Carolina Women’s Center supporting gender equity
Dancing Mindfulness a CAPS group for BIPOC and International Students
Empowering Black Women a CAPS support group for women of color
First in the Family a CAPS group for first generation college students
Graduate Student Support a CAPS group for graduate students
In, Out, and In Between a gender and sexuality spectrum group by CAPS
LGBTQ Center resources and groups for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning students and their allies
Minority Student Caucus a student org for students in the school of public health
Returning Students a CAPS support group for students with a prolonged absence from UNC
Sister Talk a discussion group for women of color
Veterans Resource Center resources for UNC veterans

“I need support with food, housing, or internet.”

Carolina Cupboard is an on-campus food pantry offering appointments during COVID
Inter-Faith Council is a local food pantry and offers free lunch and dinner.
Students on Federal Work Study programs or meet other requirements qualify for SNAP government food benefits
Student emergency and hardship funds provide support for students when they have exhausted all other resources with unexpected, unforeseen, and unavoidable emergency expenses