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Initial Walk-In Assessments

No appointment for initial assessments

All students or Postdoctoral Fellows begin their work with CAPS through an initial walk-in assessment. Initial assessments occur without an appointment for students seeking counseling or psychological services for the first time that term at UNC-Chapel Hill. The initial assessment is an opportunity to speak with a mental health professional about challenges and determine a plan for next steps.

Hours

Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Friday 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Hours may vary during holidays and academic breaks.

Initial Visit Flow

  • Complete a brief questionnaire. Be as detailed as desired.
  • Speak to a mental health professional about challenges managing academic and personal demands.
  • Create an agreed upon plan for moving forward to reach goals.

Possible Next Steps

  • Brief therapy offers support for issues that are relatively well-defined and can be adequately addressed or resolved in a brief time frame, available through on CAPS therapists or Academic LiveCare.
  • Group therapy offers connection with people struggling in similar ways or desiring similar support.
  • Referral coordination helps you navigate the process of connecting with a provider in the community for long-term therapy, considering factors like insurance, transportation, and specific needs.
  • Medication management is available through CAPS psychiatrists or pharmacy practitioners, who provide education, evaluation, prescription, and ongoing monitoring of psychotropic medications.

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