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Initial Walk-In Assessments

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

No appointment for initial assessments

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 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
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320 Emergency Room Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27599

V: 919-966-3658
T: T-711

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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

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8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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