Multicultural Health Program
The CAPS Multicultural Health Program centers the needs of Black, Indigenous, and Students of Color at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Mission Statement
The Multicultural Health Program (MCHP) is committed to decreasing mental health stigma and increasing access to culturally responsive mental health support and services. Our aim is to foster safety, promote healing, and empower racially and ethnically minoritized students. MCHP offers support and services through
- Individual brief therapy
- Group therapy
- Outreach
- Developing long-term relationships with student organizations and campus partners
To access individual or group therapy with the Multicultural Health Program, complete an initial assessment. To request support for outreach events, visit CAPS Outreach.
MCHP Staff:
The Assistant Director and staff therapists within this program are dedicated to meeting the mental health needs of our students of color.
Erinn Scott, PsyD Assistant Director
Awards
CAPS is proud of the award-winning Multicultural Health Program!
UNC Diversity Award for Intergroup Collaboration, 2021
Campus Health Teamwork Award, 2021
Multicultural Health Program Outreach
The Multicultural Health Program at UNC CAPS often provides outreach specifically for BIPOC students. Events will be listed here when they are planned.
Healing Forward-Intimacy After Trauma for BIPOC Students
- Wednesday 10/16 from 5pm - 6:30pm
- Carolina Union, Room 3201
- Please RSVP by emailing Ceara Corry at cevsmith@live.unc.edu.
- If you are unable to RSVP in advance, you may still attend the event.
FAll 2022 Graduate Students of Color Workshop Series
Healing from Racial Stressors
- Monday 10/10 from 12 pm - 1:30 pm
- Campus Health, Health Education Conference Room 233
Culture and Diversity in Self-Care
- Monday 11/14 from 12 pm - 1:30 pm
- Campus Health, Health Education Conference Room 233
FAll 2022 International Student Support Series
Drop In hour with Faye and Sophia
- Friday 10/14 from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Green Flags: Healthy Relationships and Safe Dating for International Students
- Friday 10/28 from 1pm - 2:30pm
- Carolina Union, Room 3407
- Please RSVP by emailing Ceara Corry at cevsmith@live.unc.edu.
- If you are unable to RSVP in advance, you may still attend the event.
Belonging and Staying True to You
- Friday 11/4 from 1 pm - 2:30 pm
- Campus Health, Health Education Conference Room 233
Winter Blues: Tips for Self-Care during the Holiday Season
- Friday 12/9 from 1 pm - 2:30 pm
- Campus Health, Health Education Conference Room 233
In addition, resources are available below to read more about and heal from racial trauma.