Initial Assessments

All students or Postdoctoral Fellows begin their work with CAPS through an initial assessment.

No appointment for initial assessments

Initial consultations occur without an appointment for students seeking counseling or psychological services for the first time at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Typical Hours

Monday - Thursday 9 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 4 pm

Friday 9:30 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 4 pm

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
• Group therapy offers connection with people struggling in similar ways or desiring similar support
• Medication management providers educate on, evaluate, prescribe and monitor psychotropic medication
• Referral coordination helps you navigate the process of connecting with a provider in the community