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Mental Health Provider for UNC Students and Post-Docs
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Urgent Concerns
If this is a life-threatening medical or mental health emergency:
- Call 911
- Visit the nearest hospital emergency department
To speak to someone now about an urgent emotional or mental health concern:
- Call CAPS 24/7 at 919-966-3658
- Call or text 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Text START to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741
Hours
Open Monday – Friday
Initial visits (no appt needed):
9:00 am – 12:00 pm,
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Urgent needs:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Office hours:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
24/7 Phone Line
919-966-3658
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Summer CAPS Therapy Groups
Explore therapy groups offered at CAPS this summer.
Mental Illness During Final Exams
Students who have a mental health issue during the final…
UNC Healthy Heels on Instagram
Time really does fly 🤧 We’d like to give one last shoutout to our graduates before they walk across the stage this Saturday. We are so proud of each of you! Thank you for the time, care, and energy you’ve poured into supporting student well-being at Carolina. We can’t wait to see what you do next! Student Wellness and Healthy Heels c/o 2026✨ (All are not pictured above) 🎓 Jemimah Byangu - BA in Journalism with a minor in Business Administration 🎓 Sara Kwak - B.A. in Public Policy 🎓 Shree Patel - MPH 🎓 Parker Perry - MPH 🎓 Camden Rutherford - MSW 🎓 Greta Sipes - B.A. in English with a minor in Advertising and PR 🎓 Winifred Tetty - Master of Accounting (MAC) 🎓 Corban Todd - MSW 🎓 Alexis Valerius - MPH 🎓 Daniel Zhang - B.S. in Mathematics
School’s almost out! We went around campus to see what Tar Heels have planned for the summer ☀️ From studying abroad to spending time with friends, there’s a lot to look forward to. Let us know your plans below!
Students can access CAPS groups this summer - whether they are taking summer classes or not - for free. Check out the support group offerings and help us spread the word by sharing with your friends.
Are you interested in substance misuse education, harm reduction, sexual health and healthy relationships, mental health, stress management, sleep hygiene, or general wellness? Apply to be a Healthy Heels Ambassador for the 2026 - 2027 school year! Applications close on May 22.