Multicultural Health Program
The CAPS Multicultural Health Program centers the needs of underrepresented students 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 underrepresented 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. Follow @UNCHealthyHeels on social media and find events on Heel Life.
Spring 2024 Virtual Workshop Series for BIPOC Graduate and Professional Students:
- Feb. 7th, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. : Challenges With Navigating Departmental Dynamics. Facilitators will normalize the challenges in communication and expectations that can arise between graduate students and advisors or professors. Participants will discuss common challenges faced as well as learn resources for further support.
- March 8th, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. : Managing Relationships In Graduate School
- April 12th, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. : Redefining Failure and Success
Spring 2024 International Student Support Group:
- Fridays, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. For more information, please email Susan Chung, LCSW ([email protected]) or submit a group interest form.
In addition, resources are available below to read more about and heal from racial trauma.
