Transitioning from the military into university life can be a difficult and lonely process, resulting in a significant amount of stress. Student veterans face unique challenges that may interfere with academic success. Some of these complex issues include the following:
- Age of veteran students vs. average student
- Other responsibilities including a job or family
- Loss of previously active lifestyle focused on a clear mission
- Greater independence and loss of a hierarchical leadership structure
- Loss of comradery and social network (battle buddies)
- Physical health problems
- PTSD
- Adjusting to life as a student
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Thoughts of suicide
- Difficulty sleeping
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at UNC’s Campus Health is here to help.
CAPS Services for Veterans include the following:
- Walk-in Services
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Couples therapy
- Academic interventions
- Medication management
Additional Resources
PTSD
Suicide Prevention/Crisis Prevention
- Veterans Crisis Line for Veterans, Active Duty Military, and Family and Friends.
Call: 1-800-273-8255
Text: 838255
Raleigh Vet Center
Veterans who had “boots on the ground” in a combat zone can come to the Vet Center in Raleigh with their DD214 for free individual and group counseling services
Raleigh Vet Center
1649 Old Louisburg Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 856-4616
Durham VA Medical Center
Veterans can also receive mental health services in the Mental Health Clinic between 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.
Contact Numbers:
919-286-0411 Ext. 6073
888-878-6890 Ext. 6073